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Integrated stainless-steel manufacturer Mangalam Worldwide on Friday said global and domestic entities like QatarEnergy, BHEL, EIL and Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals have empanelled it as approved vendor. These approvals, besides opening new revenue streams through diversification, strengthen the company's positioning across international energy, refinery, infrastructure, power and industrial sectors, paving the way for it to participate in high-specification projects and expanding its presence across global markets. "Our empanelment with globally recognised institutions is a strong validation of our product quality, manufacturing capabilities and operational reliability. As we expand our footprint across domestic and international markets, we remain focused on enabling such institutions with predictable delivery and timelines," said Chandragupt Prakash Mangal, Managing Director at Mangalam Worldwide Limited. The company's integrated model, he said, supports consistent ...
The global steel industry, including India, is expected to face multiple market-related issues in the coming days as the escalating crisis in the Middle East impacts fuels cost that has lead to increased freight rates, according to BigMint Research. Military tensions in the region are increasing as both Iran, and the US, along with Israel, continue to attack each other. BigMint analysts said crude oil, LNG, and freight costs are rising simultaneously, transmitting cost pressure directly into steel and steel-related commodity markets. From an average of USD 70 a barrel before the war, crude oil prices have risen to about USD 90/per barrel, an analyst said, adding that the cost is expected to continue to rise in the coming days. War has also impacted freight cost, which jumped almost 40 per cent in recent times. In the absence of insurance cover, marine operators are also offering freight at non-negotiable prices as per the availability of the vessel. On the impact of the US-Iran ..
Steel and steel-linked companies are gearing up to mobilise around Rs 4,000 crore through IPOs over the next 12-18 months, buoyed by the government's decision to impose a three-year safeguard duty on select flat steel imports, merchant bankers said. The policy intervention follows a muted year for steel IPOs in 2025, when only a few mainboard listings came to market and several issues struggled to sustain post-listing performance. The safeguard duty, effective April 21, 2025, is expected to improve near-term pricing visibility for domestic producers by raising the landed cost of imports and reducing price undercutting. According to industry insiders, the policy intervention is bound to help revive several fundraising plans that were earlier deferred amid weak equity sentiment, softer demand and sustained import pressure. "Safeguard duty is expected to improve sector visibility and pricing discipline, which can help restore investor confidence. At the same time, companies that are