SteelMint: India's domestic steel scrap index further falls by INR 600/t on low buying

SteelMint's domestic steel scrap (end-cutting) index declined further by INR 600/tonne (t) to INR 37,600/t DAP Mandi Gobindgarh.

Buyers adjusted their bids slightly downwards to improve the conversion spread from melting scrap to semi-finished steel amid limited finished steel demand. However, they held on to their bids.

Scrap arrival is not adequate to satisfy market requirements which is driving induction furnace units procure their required quantities rather than maintaining stocks through regular purchases as trade dynamics are volatile since the last few days.

Further, finished steel movement remained weak. Re-rollers adjusted their capacity utilisation by around 70% and have high inventories which may weigh down finished steel offerings, specifically rebars.

Disparities in offers and bids were to the extent of INR 400-600/t among trade participants as sellers rushed to sell to lower their stock level while buyers largely held on to their bids today.

Today, 12 sets of trades, indicative prices/bids/offers were recorded in the publishing window.

The Index also derives the HMS 80:20 scrap (Heavy, Med), and CR Sheet cutting prices traded in the region.

Scrap Grade and Spread Calculation: (Mandi Gobindgarh)

Prices in INR/t, DAP (Delivered at Plant)

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What is SteelMint Indian scrap index - SteelMint's assessment of Mandi scrap reflects the prices of different melting HMS grade generated and traded in the domestic market. SteelMint gathers and verifies information from buyers and sellers active in the physical spot market. The data obtained by SteelMint, are normalized for yield, dimensions, density, location and other terms of trade to the specifications.

Why this index? India's National Steel Recycling policy mentioned that the efficient use of scrap for steel production becomes very crucial for India as 35-40% share has been envisaged from scrap-based steel production in the journey of 300 mn t pa by 2030. This shall increase the requirement of steel scrap sharply from the present level of around 30 mn t.

Methodology - Market data, including deals, bids, and offers that meet the delivery and quality criteria are considered for price assessments. The highest importance in the price calculation process is assigned to confirmed deals (T1) where either a buyer or seller has provided details of the transaction. Deals of only reputed and trustworthy producers and trading firms are included in the price collection and calculation process. Indicative prices, confirmed bids and offers are also considered valuable for the pricing process (T2). The index has been calculated using an average of T1 and T2 price inputs.

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