India: HR strip prices rise d-o-d in key markets
HR strip (patra) prices rose by INR 500/t ($6/t) d-o-d in Raipur, while prices increased by INR 300/t ($4/t) d-o-d in Mandi today. Current base-grade patra (148-200 mm, 2 mm thick) prices are at INR 44,500/t ($534/t) exw-Raipur and INR 45,600/t ($547/t) exw-Mandi. Prices are excluding GST at 18%.