Indian steel market stagnation worsens in Nov'25, outlook remains gloomy

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Morning Brief: Indian steel prices in November 2025 showed a downward trend due to the slowdown in trade momentum and the rapid buildup of inventories belying expectations of a post-festive trend reversal. With prices languishing at five-year lows, it appeared as if the downtrend entered into a phase of stagnation