Domestically, finished steel output rose 11% to 78.6 mt, while consumption grew 9% to 78.9 mt in the six months to September, signalling a strong underlying demand. (Bloomberg)
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According to an internal Union steel ministry report, reviewed by Mint, exports rose 21% y-o-y to 2.8 million tonnes, buoyed by improved demand from Europe and South-East Asia. September was the strongest of the six months for exports, with shipments at 0.58 mt.
