While a SAIL official confirmed reducing output by about 50 per cent over phone, an e-mail query sent to Tata Steel remained unanswered.

JSW Steel Crude Steel Production in 2019-20 Declines by 4%.

Argus reported that ArcelorMittal USA is expected to idle a blast furnace at its Cleveland flat-rolled steel mill as coronavirus-related shutdowns continue to ripple across the steel industry.

US imports of ferrous scrap and metallics rose in February 2020 as increased scrap and pig iron volumes outweighed reduced HBI/DRI tonnage.

US hot-rolled coil index plunges on fears of long-term Covid-19 demand destruction.

EUROPE HRC: Import offers slide further, adding pressure on domestic prices.

GULF FLAT STEEL IMPORTS: Prices stable, demand very weak.

Import prices for steel slab in Southeast Asia and East Asia tumbled further over the past week with the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to sap demand in the region.