HR strip (patra) prices remained stable d-o-d in the key markets of Mandi Gobindgarh and Raipur today. A deal of around 250 t was heard concluded at Mandi. Current base-grade patra (148-200 mm, 2 mm thick) prices stand at INR 45,400/t ($545/t) exw-Mandi Gobindgarh and INR 44,600/t ($535/t) exw-Raipur. Prices are excluding GST at 18%.