The metals industry forms the backbone of India's infrastructure, construction, and manufacturing sectors. From construction-grade TMT bars to precision-engineered stainless steel components, understanding metal grades, specifications, market dynamics, and industry trends is essential for making informed business decisions. This section covers everything from understanding different steel types and their applications to tracking metal price movements, from deep-dives into manufacturing processes to analysis of trade policies affecting the industry. Whether you're specifying materials for a project or tracking market trends, you'll find expert insights here.
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TL;DR: Mild steel is a low-carbon steel used across construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure. It comes in multiple product forms, from TMT bars and HR coils to structural sections and wire rods. This guide helps industrial buyers understand grades, select the right product form, and procure verified mild steel through OFB. Mild Steel accounts for the
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Navigating fluctuating steel prices is one of the biggest challenges for Indian construction contractors. Amid global trade tensions and cost pressures, anti-dumping duties on steel have become a critical policy tool used by the Indian government to protect domestic manufacturers. However, these duties also directly impact construction material costs and procurement strategies. In this blog,
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Introduction The Union Budget 2025 has laid the foundation for India’s continued economic growth, with significant implications for the steel industry. As a key driver of infrastructure development, manufacturing, and exports, the steel sector stands to benefit from strategic policy reforms, fiscal incentives, and investment opportunities unveiled in this year’s budget. Key Highlights Impacting the
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When it comes to construction and infrastructure, selecting the right materials is crucial for ensuring strength and durability. Two common options are steel bars and TMT (Thermo Mechanically Treated) bars, each with distinct advantages. While steel bars are affordable and suitable for moderate load-bearing projects, TMT bars offer superior tensile strength, ductility, and resistance to seismic forces, fire, and corrosion. This blog explores the key differences between TMT and steel bars, helping you make an informed choice based on your project’s specific needs, budget, and environmental factors.
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The Red Sea crisis is reshaping global trade dynamics, impacting steel, agriculture, polymers, chemicals, and coal sectors. Shipping route disruptions, rising freight costs, and extended transit times are causing ripple effects.
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Last week, the wheat market witnessed a price decline as poor demand resulted in a drop of 20 rupees per quintal. Despite the government’s efforts to impose stock limits, the results were not fruitful. The upcoming tender sale on 28 June 2023 is expected to shed light on wheat quality and determine if it can