Sangam Sponge Iron (FeM 80%) in Chandrapur

Primary TMT prices have continued to slide this week across major markets, reflecting a stagnant demand trend and cautious buyer sentiment. Distributors are maintaining healthy inventory, ensuring no immediate supply concerns. However, the overall market remains subdued, with manufacturers offering steeper discounts and eyeing further corrections if demand fails to pick up.

Structure steel prices remain mostly stable this week, with the secondary market pausing its recent decline and primary mills sticking to base rates. Demand continues to lag in both segments due to delayed infrastructure spending and slow project execution. Traders and fabricators remain risk-averse, awaiting clearer signals on demand recovery ahead of June.

Primary TMT prices have softened across key regions, with distributors reducing rates in response to steady but subdued demand. While there's been a marginal increase in customer requirements, overall inquiries remain flat. Suppliers continue to hold ample inventory and are adopting competitive pricing strategies. Experts expect further price corrections if weak demand trends persist across both primary and secondary markets.

Primary TMT prices continue to soften across major regions like Mumbai, Delhi NCR, and Vizag, with distributors lowering rates amid muted demand. Market activity remains largely flat, with stable yet unremarkable inquiry levels. Suppliers are ensuring uninterrupted availability, while production is running with limited new orders.

Structure prices are under pressure across both primary and secondary markets, with demand slowing due to paused infrastructure projects and election-related delays. Primary mills are operating below capacity, while traders in secondary markets are cautious amid weak inquiry volumes. Inventories are building up, prompting discounts from mills.

TMT bar prices declined across key regions as demand stagnated and distributors adjusted offers downward. Market remains adequately supplied with no disruption risks. Aditya Ultra Steel announced a major investment in solar energy to power operations, enhancing sustainability. Weak buying sentiment may push prices lower in the coming weeks.

Base prices for 100x50 channels remain firm, with primary market rates ranging from Rs 54,200/MT in Durgapur to Rs 58,400/MT in Chennai. Primary mills, backed by strong infra demand and rising input costs, may raise prices mid-May. EPC contracts finalized for Q2 are driving demand for heavy sections like ISMB 500+ and WPBs, with regional shortages emerging.

TMT prices have declined across key regions as distributors respond to weak demand. Market sentiment remains cautious, with further adjustments likely if inquiries don’t improve. Supply remains stable, but sustained low demand could lead to additional price cuts in the coming week.

Structure steel prices remain firm across regions, with primary mills in Chennai and Vizag reporting full bookings until mid-May. Demand from EPCs and infrastructure projects is keeping rolling mills busy, while secondary markets in Raipur and Gobindgarh see brisk sales. With rising coking coal and freight costs, mills may introduce a second round of price hikes by mid-May.