6 March 2026, Friday

SUFI-Argus Webinar:

Opportunities and risks for the Indian steel market in 2026

Date: 6 March 2026, Friday

Time: 2:30 PM IST / 5.00 PM SGT

Agenda:


2:30 PM IST / 5.00 PM SGT

Opening Remarks

Presented by Rajeshwar Rao, Head of Business Operations, India, Argus

 

2:35 PM IST / 5:05 PM SGT

Welcome Address
Presented by Nikunj Turakhia, President, Steel Users' Federation of India
 

2:40 PM IST / 5:10 PM SGT

Indian steel prices and outlook
Presented by Amruta Khandekar, Reporter, Metals, Argus

1) India’s steel imports and the impact of safeguard duties
2)
Indian domestic demand-supply trends and their impact on HRC prices
3) The outlook for HRC exports and key challenges in the EU

 

China steel market update and outlook
Presented by Jason Zhang, Lead Analyst, Metals, Argus

1) Chinese steel supply and demand update
2) Chinese steel export trade flow changes & impacts on markets outside China
3) Chinese domestic and export markets outlook

 

EU in transition: Pricing, policy shifts and implications for EU-India trade
Presented by Lora Stoyanova, Editor, Metals, Argus

1) Trade measures in the EU & their impact on Indian mills
2) CBAM and implications for trade with India
3) EU price trends for HRC


3:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM SGT
Panel Discussion

Moderated by:
Amruta Khandekar, Reporter, Metals, Argus

Panelists:
Mr Nikunj Turakhia, President, Steel Users' Federation of India
Dr. Manish Lunker, President – Group Procurement (CPO) & Strategy, Man Industries India Ltd
Mr Udit Kapoor, Head of Marketing, Hot Rolled Coils, Jindal Steel

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