Chinese output of hot metal, crude steel and finished steel all increased in August.

Buyers do not want to book big tonnages before prices hit bottom, they said.

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The move is said to capitalize on the growing demand for steel in Vietnam’s fast-growing northern region.

Subdued construction demand is also a trigger for such cutbacks.

On Sept. 23, the Deutsche Boerse announced Wednesday evening in an online note.

"he two Indian steel companies will benefit from rising steel production on the back of continued demand growth."

The purpose of the proposed fundraising is refinancing its existing high-cost debt.