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  • Indian Long Steel : Short and Medium term Outlook

    Indian Long Steel : Short and Medium term Outlook

    Indian long steel prices are rallying with prices that have hit record-high levels. Raw material cost-push and supply constraints have resulted in sharp price hikes. How long will the price rally continue?

    Key points of discussions on long steel

    • What are the key factors driving steel demand?
    • Are current price levels sustainable?
    • What are export allocations of billets by Indian mills in next few months?
    • Current utilization capacity of IF based bills ?
    • What is the situation of steel inventories in the system?
    • Update on other key global markets

    Speakers:

    • Mr Nalin Gupta, Managing Director, J Kumar InfraProjects Ltd
    • Mr Sanjay Agrawal, Senior VP, JSW Steel Ltd
    • Mr Yogesh Mandhani, MD, Mahalakshmi TMT Pvt Ltd
    • Mr Ramesh Agrawal, Owner, MD – Real Ispat & Power Ltd
    • Mr Subimal Sarmah, Head Sales : TMT(E & S) & Cement, JSPL

    Date: Tuesday, 8th Dec, 3:00 PM (IST), 5:30 PM (Singapore time), 1:30 PM (Dubai time)


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  • Indian Flat Steel Market – Short and Medium Term Outlook

    Indian Flat Steel Market – Short and Medium Term Outlook

    Indian flat steel prices are rallying with prices that have hit record-high levels. Raw material cost-push, pent up demand from auto & white good sales, and supply constraints have resulted in sharp price hikes. Indian mills have been cutting down export allocations on higher domestic realizations. How long will the price rally continue?

    Date: Wednesday, 2nd Dec, 3:00 PM (IST), 5:30 PM (Singapore time), 1:30 PM (Dubai time)

    Speakers:

    • Mr Saji Samuel, Vice President – Cold Rolled Products & Head SBU Auto (All India) JSW Steel Ltd
    • Mr Nikunj Turakhia, President, Steel Users Federation of India
    • Mr Saptarshi Saha, Head, Heavy Plates Sales at AMNS


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    Key points of discussions on flat steel

    • What are the key factors driving steel demand?
    • Are current price levels sustainable?
    • Are steel imports viable?
    • What are export allocations by Indian mills in next few months?
    • What is the situation of steel inventories in the system?
    • Update on other key global markets
  • What is Driving Chinese Steel Demand, How Long Will it Continue?

    What is Driving Chinese Steel Demand, How Long Will it Continue?

    Connect with us on Friday, 11th Sept, 12:30 PM (IST), 3:00 PM (Singapore time), 11:00 AM (Dubai time) as we gain insights from our panellists to understand the effect of COVID-19 on the Iron & Steel Industry.

    Panellists :

    • Mr Liu Biao, Deputy Director – Marketing, China Iron & Steel Association, China
    • Ms Hongmei Li, Head Of Content, Mysteel Global, Singapore
    • Ms Victoria Zou, English Editor, Mysteel Global, China
    • Mr Andrew Glass, Founder & Managing Director, Avatar Commodities, Singapore
    • Ms Madhumita Mookerji, Editor, Steel 360, India


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    An unusual period in history, the coronavirus pandemic has unleashed a series of unprecedented events affecting every industry. Staying on top of trends and accurate analysis is paramount now more than ever to manage uncertainty, change and continuously adapt to new and evolving market conditions.

    According to July’s custom data, China’s iron ore imports have surged up by 24% making it a record from a year earlier. This is driven by shipments from miners and buoyant demand as the economy bounced back after disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic. China steel output is set to rise by 4%, rupturing 1 Billion MT for the first time. How has China’s steel production and demand managed to stay ahead during these unprecedented times when the rest of the world is still recovering from the COVID-19 hit?

    Amid the growing push for decoupling and economic distancing, the changing relationship between China and the rest of the world will influence competition and opportunities in the Steel market. Continuous monitoring for emerging signs of a possible new world order post-COVID-19 crisis is a must for aspiring businesses and their astute leaders seeking to find success in the now changing Iron & Steel market landscape.

    Let’s explore the viewpoints from influencers in the market and learn the various opportunities this new normal presents.

    Key points of discussion:

    • What is driving Steel Imports to China, how long it may continue?
    • What is changing the daily business operations globally?
    • Prospects for Iron & Steel market in terms of Hedging & Trading
    • Indian steel exports at an all-time high, what is the future outlook?
    • What new businesses have been triggered globally and will it benefit steel or not?

     

     

  • How South Asian Steel Industries are Coping with the Lockdown Challenge and the Way Forward

    How South Asian Steel Industries are Coping with the Lockdown Challenge and the Way Forward

    Steelmakers in Pakistan, Bangladesh and India faced many challenges over the last 2 months due to COVID-19 lockdown, including having to suspend operations, difficulty in transporting raw materials, managing inventories and lack of demand in market etc. Consequently, the imported scrap trades to South Asia also took a hit, with suppliers too facing challenges in logistics, scrap availability and buyer demand. Let us get insights from the largest steelmakers and scrap importers in these markets on how they coped up with these challenges and their plans ahead, along with the perspective of global suppliers.

    Date & Time:

    June 4, Thursday at 12:30 PM (IST), 3:00 PM (Singapore time), 11:00 AM (Dubai time)

    Panelists:

    • Mr Aameir Alihussain, Managing Director, BSRM, Bangladesh
    • Mr Vaidyanathan R.S,  Director- Commercial, Indicaa Group Ltd, UAE
    • Mr Bharatendu Gupta, Associate Vice President, Jindal Stainless Ltd, India
    • Mr Fahad Javaid, Director, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Ltd, Pakistan
    • Mr Arshdeep Singh, Director, Vital Solutions Pvt Ltd, Singapore


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    Key Points of Discussion:

    • How did the pandemic impact the Steel Industry
    • Current Steel demand in the market post Lockdown
    • Ongoing production levels after resumption and plans to scale up
    • Scrap bookings (via bulk & containers) in the recent months, and plans for the coming months
    • Impact of temporary UAE export ban on buying trends
    • Near term outlook on scrap demand and price trends
    • Industry outlook (Steel Capacity ramp-ups etc)
  • Global HRC Market Scenario & Way Forward

    Global HRC Market Scenario & Way Forward

    Guest Speaker – Mr Ranjan Dhar, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) AM/NS India. He is a seasoned professional having more than 20 years of experience in the steel industry.

    Demand recovery from China and SE Asian markets has pushed up Indian HRC exports recently. Indian HRC export prices have been increasing on the back of active buying interest and aggressive bookings concluded. India’s domestic steel market is less likely to face inventory pressure due to production cuts made last month, increased exports and revival in domestic demand.

    Key Highlights:

    • How is AM/NS India ramping up steel output ?
    • HRC demand recovery from China and SE Asian markets and how far will it sustain ?
    • Ongoing HRC price trends and outlook for the global & Indian market
    • Has recent increase in Indian steel exports eased out inventories with the mills ?
    • Revival of Indian domestic steel demand

    Listen to the Podcast to know all the answers
    – Interview by Nirmalya Deb and Nishtha Mukerjee