Steel Cos Hike Prices By up to Rs 4,900/tonne
The price revision impacts vehicles, consumer goods and the construction sector the most. Leading domestic steelmakers have hiked the prices of Hot Rolled Coil (HRC) and Cold Rolled Coil (CRC) by up to ?4,000 and ?4,900 per tonne, respectively, industry. After the price revision, a tonne of HRC will cost ?70,000-71,000 while the buyers will get CRC at ?83,000-84,000 per tonne. HRC and CRC are flat steel used in industries such as auto, appliances and construction. Hence, any rise in steel prices impacts the prices of vehicles, consumer goods, construction costs as steel is a raw material for these sectors. SAIL, JSW Steel, Tata Steel, JSPL and AMNS India are the leading steel-making companies in the country that contribute about 55 per cent to India's total steel production. Global Steel prices have moved up owing to a spike in the cost of raw materials. Indian iron ore has gone up by ?4,000/tonne, which is also pushing steel prices higher. Domestic steel prices are at 20-25 per cent discount to international prices. Most of the steel companies have ramped up exports owing to weak domestic demand. MSME sector has still not picked up. Inventory levels are low, it will aid offtake once restrictions are lifted.