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Tata Steel India volumes surged due to robust domestic demand from automotive, infrastructure, and construction sectors. Meanwhile, European operations faced slowdowns and high costs, though the company is investing in decarbonization.

China's PE output is expected to plunge by 11.95% (350,700 tonnes) to 2.585 million tonnes in April due to higher costs and maintenance, marking the first significant drop since early 2026.

China's butadiene prices are expected to ease from highs due to weak demand. April saw a 57,400-tonne supply surplus, a 65.42% MoM rise, as limited supply cuts fail to offset sluggish demand.

India's construction costs are surging due to global tensions, impacting project timelines and housing affordability. Rising prices for steel, cement, and fuel are causing delays and financial strain across public and private projects nationwide.

Rising West Asia tensions are driving up Tamil Nadu's construction costs. Property prices increased by 5%, with cement up to Rs 400/bag and steel to Rs 80,000/tonne. Overall costs may surge 5-10%, impacting projects and consumer budgets.

The European Commission set Q1 2026 CBAM prices at $88.03/metric ton of carbon equivalents, based on EU ETS. This impacts imports like steel, cement, and aluminum, aiming to align costs and prevent high-emission advantages. India's carbon price will be deducted.

Enlight Metals started producing solar mounting structures using Galvalume steel (AZ150, AZ180, AZ200) with >550 MPa yield strength for 25+ year utility-scale projects via contract manufacturing, planning product expansion.

West Asia war hits Punjab industry: 15-20% input cost rise, 50-60% for plastics/rubber/steel. Labour shortage, delayed shipments, and LPG issues impact garments, cycles, and rice exports, causing 20-25% fall in shipments.

The Indian Mild Steel market remained broadly stable during Apr 6–12, 2026, with the category average price edging down a marginal <strong>-0.22% week-on-week</strong> to ₹51,367/MT, even as month-on-month gains of <strong>+2.85%</strong> confirm an underlying recovery trend. Sponge Pellet was the week's biggest mover, shedding <strong>3.32%</strong> to ₹26,200/MT amid easing raw material demand, while Wire Rod bucked the trend with a <strong>+1.93%</strong> gain. Structural products — Angle, Round Bar, Beam, and Channel — held their ground with zero week-on-week movement, reflecting a post-financial-year-end market that is stabilizing before its next directional move.

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