HR strip (patra) prices fell by INR 300/t ($4/t) d-o-d in Raipur, while prices remained stable d-o-d in Mandi today. Current base-grade patra (148-200 mm, 2 mm thick) prices are at INR 44,700/t ($537/t) exw-Raipur and INR 46,000/t ($553/t) exw-Mandi. Prices are excluding GST at 18%.