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TMT rebar prices in India extended their decline in early July, weighed down by weak construction demand, ample inventories, and the seasonal impact of the monsoon. While steel mills continue to face pricing pressure, expectations of stronger infrastructure activity after the rains could help stabilize prices in the coming months.

TMT steel prices in India remained largely stable on June 29 despite weaker month-end demand and cautious buying activity. Distributors reduced prices marginally across key markets, while lean inventories and mill backlogs prevented a sharper correction. Rising diesel and petrol prices are expected to increase logistics costs, helping offset demand weakness and supporting near-term market stability.

Stainless steel prices in India remained under pressure during June 2026 as weak downstream demand, falling nickel prices, and rising imports weighed on market sentiment. While domestic mills and distributors continue focusing on cost recovery, buyers remain cautious. Increasing imports and uncertain raw material trends are expected to keep the market subdued.

India steel prices today remained under pressure as elevated inventories and cautious buying sentiment weighed on the longs segment. Rebar prices fell to multi-month lows, while HRC prices in India stayed largely stable due to resilient manufacturing demand. Softening raw material costs and monsoon-related demand weakness continue influencing market direction.

MS structural steel prices in India remained stable to firm as infrastructure, industrial construction, and fabrication demand continued to support market sentiment. Primary mills maintained pricing discipline, while secondary market competition capped sharp increases. Comfortable inventories and steady project execution are expected to keep structural steel prices largely supported in the near term.

Steel prices in India remained under pressure during June as weak construction activity, cautious buying, and rising inventories weighed on market sentiment. Long steel products witnessed sharper declines, while flat steel prices remained relatively stable due to export support, firm coking coal costs, and limited import competitiveness.

India's steel pipes and tubes market remains stable, supported by infrastructure, energy, and industrial demand. Domestic manufacturers continue expanding capacities and developing high-value products, while rising imports of seamless pipes from China remain a key concern. Trade protection measures and energy sector demand are expected to influence market direction.

Stainless steel prices in India remained firm, supported by healthy demand from infrastructure, engineering, and manufacturing sectors despite rising imports and global market uncertainty. Meanwhile, China's stainless steel market weakened due to ample supply and sluggish demand. Falling inventories and stable mill pricing continue to provide support to domestic prices.

India steel prices remained largely stable during the week ending 29 May 2026 as demand continued to be driven by immediate requirements. While flat steel prices showed marginal improvement, rebar prices weakened due to inventory pressure. Safeguard duties supported domestic HRC prices, while seasonal factors and muted construction activity capped market momentum.

India’s stainless steel market shows a striking divergence as of late May 2026. While sluggish downstream demand has dragged 304-grade prices down, tight supply and surging molybdenum costs have pushed 316-grade prices higher. Meanwhile, a 7% projected rise in FY26 scrap imports highlights a massive industry shift toward scrap-based melting.