In order to ensure even distribution of raw materials for steel industry across states in the country, the West Bengal government demanded a national policy on iron-ore, on the lines of the coal policy from the centre. Call for such a policy comes while the steel industry, particularly the secondary players, in the state, face prob
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RINL chief informs delay in expansion project
AP Chowdhary, Chairman and Managing Director of the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam (RINL) informed that there was some delay in the execution of the expansion project of the firm from 3 million tonne to 6.3 million tonne. He said this while delivering the key-note address at the inaugural session of the one-day seminar on eme
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Assocham for reforming duty structure in steel sector
Government received a request from industry body Assocham to remove the inverted duty structure prevailing in the steel sector. Assocham said the present duty structure between finished steel and Iron ore denies an opportunity to steel sector for value addition and it called for exemption iron ore i
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MSTC to build steel scrap unit for Rs 120 cr
Media reports suggest that public sector trading firm MSTC plans to set up a automotive and white goods steel scrap shredding unit in Dahej at a cost of Rs 120 crore. The plant, to be located at Dahej, may be operationalised in the first half of 2013-14. For installing the unit, to be built on a 20-acre plot, selection of an EPC contractor would be done through a global tendering
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Ambiguity in duty hits galvanised steel export
Reports suggest that export of huge amount of galvanised steel is affected because of confusion over export duty on the product and consequently exporters are seeking clarity on the issue. The recent move by Kolkata port to impose 20 percent export duty on galvanised steel created confusion among primary steel manufacturers. Following this, EEPC India, (formerly known as Engin
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Lloyds steel to get more funding from Uttam Galva
The loss making Lloyds Steel, in which Uttam Galva group acquired 58.35 percent stake recently, is set to get a further capital infusion of Rs 380 crore from the group. Agency reports suggest that the Rs 380 crore additional investment would be used to turnaround Lloyds Steel, which posted net losses of Rs 290 crore in last three financial years. Lloyds Steel has a total loan portfolio (both, secured and u
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SunCoke, Visa Steel JV seen in 2013
By the first quarter of 2013, Visa Steel expects to set up a joint venture coke manufacturing firm in collaboration with American firm SunCoke Energy Inc. SunCoke Energy Inc, which is one of the largest independent producers of metallurgical coal across North and South America, is said to have entered into an agreement with Visa in this regard. According to the agreement, which requires approval of shareholders of Visa Steel, SunCoke Energy will have a 49 p
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SunCoke, Visa Steel JV seen in 2013
By the first quarter of 2013, Visa Steel expects to set up a joint venture coke manufacturing firm in collaboration with American firm SunCoke Energy Inc. SunCoke Energy Inc, which is one of the largest independent producers of metallurgical coal across North and South America, is said to have entered into an agreement with Visa in this regard. According to the agreement, which requires approval of shareholders of Visa Steel, SunCoke Energy will have a 49 p
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Steel price may move upward
Steel companies in India expect steel prices to rise in local market in line with global market because of spike in raw material cost. It may be mentioned that Indian steel prices are aligned to international prices. According to CS Verma, Chairman of Steel Authority of India (SAIL), benchmark global prices of hot rolled coils (HRC) have risen $10 per tonne in the last one month.
Raw material prices are also climbing. From recent lows, iron
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Steel price may move upward
Steel companies in India expect steel prices to rise in local market in line with global market because of spike in raw material cost. It may be mentioned that Indian steel prices are aligned to international prices. According to CS Verma, Chairman of Steel Authority of India (SAIL), benchmark global prices of hot rolled coils (HRC) have risen $10 per tonne in the last one month.
Raw material prices are also climbing. From recent lows, iron