India: Pellet export index inches up as producers conclude deals for 170,000 t

• BigMint's India pellet (Fe 63%, 3-3.5% Al) export index increased by $1.5/t to $99/t FOB east coast on 3 Jul'26 against 1 Jul'26 amid active trading, with 170,000 t booked.
• An eastern India-based producer concluded a deal for 115,000 t (Fe 63/64%, 1.5% Al2O3 and SiO2) at $124-125/t CFR India.
• Another producer concluded a deal for 55,000 t (Fe 63%, 1.5% Al2O3 and SiO2) at $107-108/t FOB India.