Rungta Expands DI Pipe Output, Vibhor Boosts ERW Capacity Amid Strong Infrastructure Demand

Key Highlights

• Current Prices: DI ≤150 mm ₹67/kg; >150 mm ₹58/kg; MS ERW primary ₹57–58/kg, secondary ₹55–57/kg.
• Capacity Growth: Rungta Steel enters DI production; Vibhor Steel adds 156,000 MTPA ERW/GI capacity in Odisha.
• Global Moves: Brazil imposes anti-dumping duties on Indian welded stainless pipes; Baosteel approves $700 M seamless pipe project.
• Market Outlook: Strong infrastructure demand with expanding supply; flexible contracting advised to manage price volatility.

Stable Pricing for DI and MS ERW Pipes Across Key Segments

DI Pipes

• Up to 150 mm Dia: ₹67/kg
• Above 150 mm Dia: ₹58/kg

MS Pipes

• Primary: ₹57–58/kg
• Secondary: ₹55–57/kg

Domestic Capacity Expansions Boost Supply and Competitiveness

DI Pipes

• Rungta Steel has expanded into DI pipe production at its Jharkhand plant, offering sizes ranging from DN 80 to DN 1000 in grades K7–K9. 
• Overall, DI pipes are experiencing favorable demand in India, supported by infrastructure programs, urbanization, and water supply requirements. 
• In addition, Tembo Global Industries has secured two DI pipe contracts worth ₹51.82 crore for water irrigation projects, scheduled to be executed over the next 12 months.

MS ERW Pipes

• Demand for ERW pipes remains elevated due to infrastructure projects; however, supply is gradually catching up with the commissioning of new capacity. 
• Price volatility continues to reflect fluctuations in input costs and regulatory changes. Vibhor Steel Tubes has commissioned its greenfield ERW/GI plant in Odisha with a capacity of 156,000 MTPA, raising its total capacity to 377,000 MTPA and strengthening its ability to meet market demand.

Market News: Global Trade Actions Impact Stainless Pipe Market Dynamics

• Baosteel Investment: Baosteel has approved a $700 million investment to set up a premium seamless pipe production base in Ma’anshan, Anhui province, China (Aug 29, 2025).
• Brazil Anti-Dumping Duties: Brazil finalized anti-dumping measures on welded austenitic stainless steel pipes from India and Taiwan, imposing duties ranging from $397.4–1,207.1/tonne for India and $1,258.8/tonne for Taiwan for up to five years (Jul 31, 2025).
• Baosteel Offshore Casings: Baosteel successfully deployed its new self-manufactured steel casings in offshore oil and gas drilling, marking a breakthrough in advanced casing production by Chinese steelmakers (Aug 2, 2024).

Tokyo Steel Pricing:

1. In May 2022, Tokyo Steel raised product list prices by ¥3,000/t ($24/t) to offset higher costs.
2. In June 2022, the company rolled over carbon steel prices, waiting for the earlier hikes to be absorbed by the market.

Opinion: Manage Volatility with Flexible Sourcing

• In both DI and MS ERW pipe segments, proactive demand forecasting, flexible contracting (to absorb price swings), and supplier diversification will be critical to maintaining competitiveness and reliability. 
• The entry of new players such as Rungta and the capacity expansion by Vibhor are reshaping the landscape, making strategic alignment essential amid fluctuating demand cycles.