Daily Market Report

Zinc prices remain steady across exchanges, with LME trading near $2,770/mt and MCX at ₹264.10/kg. Inventories fell, but a global surplus is projected for 2025. Market sentiment stays cautious despite recent gains, with support seen at ₹263/kg and resistance near ₹266–268/kg. Supply disruptions remain the key upside risk.

Nickel and copper prices remain stable, while stainless steel retail prices show mixed trends across grades. Demand is strong in the 200 and 400 series, with slight weakness in the 300 series. The industry is pushing for anti-dumping duties on cheap imports, as prices are expected to remain steady to firm across segments.

Zinc prices saw small gains across LME, SHFE, and MCX, though fundamentals remain bearish with ILZSG projecting a 2025 surplus. LME stocks fell sharply by 3,450 t, hinting at short-term tightness. Delays at Russia’s Ozernoye mine could limit concentrate supply, but oversupply concerns keep upside potential restrained.

Zinc prices showed mixed trends across LME, SHFE, and MCX. LME stocks continued to fall, signaling tighter supply, but weak demand—especially in construction—keeps overall sentiment bearish. SHFE zinc gained slightly on supply expectations. MCX futures dipped below previous close, reflecting domestic pressure and a cautious global outlook.

Zinc prices remain stable across LME, SHFE, and MCX, though market sentiment stays bearish due to oversupply concerns. ILZSG forecasts a global surplus of 93,000 t in 2025. Treatment charges have hit a five-year low, reflecting weak market fundamentals. MCX zinc is trading near resistance, but a strong demand revival is needed to break the upside cap.

Zinc prices saw mixed movement across global exchanges, with LME zinc continuing its decline and SHFE zinc closing slightly higher. Despite China's better-than-expected GDP growth, weak manufacturing demand persists. On the supply side, major global producers have cut output, tightening supply. Short-term price trends remain uncertain amid macroeconomic volatility.

Zinc prices slipped marginally by 0.06% to ₹259.85 amid weak demand and a slight inventory build-up. Chinese buyers remain cautious, only purchasing for immediate needs due to sluggish manufacturing output. Factory growth in China hit a six-month low, keeping market sentiment subdued. However, retail sales data offered a glimmer of hope for downstream demand.

Zinc prices showed mixed movement across global exchanges. LME zinc edged higher on rising geopolitical risks and weak US job data, while SHFE zinc declined due to softening domestic demand and higher inventories. With China’s PMI weakening and global trade tensions escalating, demand remains under pressure. However, tightening global supply and low LME inventory levels are helping to cap further downside.

The stainless steel market demand in the 300 series remains subdued but steady, while the 200 series is seeing a strong surge due to limited imports. Prices for 304 CR and 316L remain stable, with a slight premium on Indian materials. Jindal Stainless has raised N4 finish prices by Rs 2/kg. Further, No.4 PVC demand continues rising across both 200 and 300 series.

Stainless steel prices continue to hold firm across all major grades. While 300 series demand is improving, supply shortages persist. The 200 series remains upbeat amid limited imports, and the 400 series is seeing rising interest. Meanwhile, ISSDA plans to approach DGTR to investigate dumping and recommend anti-dumping duties on stainless steel imports.

Aluminium prices remain volatile amid global trade tensions, with LME opening higher today at $2,373.6/ton. Despite the U.S. raising aluminium tariffs to 25%, India's producers remain largely unaffected due to minimal U.S. exposure. Analysts see strong international demand and tightening supply in Asia, but caution that further price direction depends on trade policy clarity and China’s production limits.

Stainless steel prices are showing firmness across grades, especially in the 200 and 300 series, driven by supply shortages and increased demand for PVC-coated material. Jindal Stainless has raised prices by Rs 2/kg for 304/316L as demand improves. 304 CR wider 2B now trades at Rs 189–194/kg, while 316L HR imported is around Rs 330/kg. Scrap purchase prices have also increased, reflecting cost pressures.