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Steel-makers margins to nearly double in H2 to 25% from H1 levels: Report

Steel-makers are in for better times from the second half of the current fiscal as lower input cost and robust domestic demand will ease their margin pressure and lift operating margins to over 25 per cent, as per a report. The industry was hit by high input costs in the first quarter and is still under pressure in the ongoing second quarter, the rating agency said in the report. As a result, their operating margins of primary steelmakers are likely to fall to 14-16 per cent in the first half of this fiscal -- massively down from 30 per cent last fiscal, which was a decadal best -- due to high input costs, lower realisations and imposition of export duty on finished steel products, among other reasons, Crisil added. However, from the second half onwards the margin pressure is expected to ease due to lower production costs because of declining raw material prices and steady realisations backed by robust domestic demand, lifting it above 25 per cent, the report said. This will have t

Coking coal price rise likely to delay margin recovery of steelmakers

The domestic market has also seen a sharp correction in steel prices from peak levels

As China's property crisis deepens, experts see a silver lining for India

The crisis that started with the collapse of real estate giant Evergrande has become worse for China, with several property giants now showing signs of potential loan defaults

Coal crisis: Steel makers in Chhattisgarh look to enhance supply

The mineral-rich state contributes about 20 per cent to the country's secondary steel output

Near-term margin pressures for JSPL on likely tapering of steel prices

Captive coal availability and zero-debt target by the end of the year are positives

Steel industry: From sprint to jog as export duty hike plays speed breaker

Now, beginning June, steel mills are expected to announce a cut for monthly contracts

JSW Steel Q4 net profit down 20%; announces JISPL merger with itself

Revenue up 74 per cent YoY to Rs 46,895 crore as company says its opportunities for exports are expanding.

Steel products' prices should fall by 10% for primary producers: EEPC

In the wake of rising input costs, especially primary steel, the government's decision to remove import duty on raw materials for the metal production would lower costs for domestic steelmakers

ArcelorMittal bets big on insolvent firms to build its India empire

World's largest steel co set to buy Uttam Galva

US-based Nithia Capital acquires steel maker CREST for Rs 600 crore

CREST is an integrated plant with a sponge iron capacity of 225 kilo tonne per annum (KTPA)

Bright outlook for steel makers over fears of Ukraine war-led supply crunch

High input costs amidst supply disruptions, and adverse change in output/demand in key markets like China are downside risks

Ukraine-Russia conflict to burden steel makers with higher input cost: Icra

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia will burden domestic steelmakers with high input costs, according to rating agency Icra. However, the tension between the countries provides exports opportunities to the Indian steel players, the rating agency said in a statement on Monday. "Russia-Ukraine conflict to heighten input cost pressures, but also open up export opportunities for Indian steel companies. Sanctions on Russia could open new export opportunities for Indian steel mills in geographies like Europe, the Middle East and the USA, which could face supply shortages in the near term," it said. Notwithstanding the input cost pressures, the industry earnings are expected to remain healthy in the next 12 months and its outlook for the industry remains positive, Icra further said. The domestic steel demand is also pegged to grow at 7-8 per cent in FY2023 on the back of an estimated growth of 11-12 per cent in FY2022, supported by the government's large infrastructure spendin

India's top steelmakers seek federal funds to cut carbon emissions

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's top steelmakers have urged the government to provide federal funding and other economic assistance to help them meet targets for cutting carbon emissions, a leading industry body said.

Steel demand firm, but higher input costs to pare margin in H2: CRISIL

Next fiscal year, steel demand is expected to grow at a moderate pace of 6.5-7.5%, led by further pickup in construction activity

Steel Minister directs PSUs to make non-operational mines functional

The minister made the remarks at a meeting with CMDs of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), NMDC and Manganese Ore India Limited (MOIL)

Steelmaker POSCO reports highest-ever quarterly operating profit in Q3

The South Korean steelmaker reported its highest-ever quarterly operating profit in the third quarter

Steel maker AMNS India looking to foray into domestic renewable market

Steel maker AMNS India is looking to enter the domestic green energy market, the company's CEO Dilip Oommen said on Friday. AMNS India is a 60:40 joint venture between Luxembourg-based ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel of Japan. In 2019, the two foreign entities completed the acquisition of Essar Steel Limited plant located at Hazira in Gujarat, and later renamed it as ArcelorMIttal Nippon Steel (AMNS) India. AMNS India is exploring opportunities in the Indian renewable energy market, Oommen said. Without sharing any further details, he said the business plan is being worked on at present. In August, Lakshmi Mittal, the executive chairman of the parent firm ArcelorMittal along with Oommen had met the then Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani. During the meeting, Mittal had committed an investment of Rs 1 lakh crore in the state, of which Rs 50,000 crore was to be utilised to expand capacity of Hazira plant and the remaining Rs 50,000 crore in the field of hydrogen gas and renewable ..

Steel companies negotiate 10-16% price increase for auto manufacturers

While some mills have finalised contracts, others hope to close by month-end. Deals are for April-June quarter

Two-month IPO drought set to end with Shyam Metalics Rs 909 cr offer

Steelmaker prunes size issue by 18%, to launch IPO next week

Large steel mills grow larger on improved supply-chain efficiencies: Crisil

Market share gain, deleveraging makes room for capex revival