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Ferrous metals headed for subdued start in FY21 due to dip in auto demand

Analysts believe that strict quarantine measures to enforce lockdown will lead to demand erosion even though the supply side is facing relatively lower disruptions

metals sector, lead, copper, aluminium, steel
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Pricing pressures on steel is also weighing on raw material costs

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After recovering in Q4 of FY20, the ferrous metals segment is headed for a subdued start in FY21.

Analysts believe that strict quarantine measures to enforce lockdown will lead to

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First Published: May 4 2020 | 6:52 PM IST

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