🏗️ Structure Market Updates 🧱

📈 Primary prices strong in metro cities:

Ranging from ₹54,200/MT in Durgapur to ₹58,400/MT in Chennai.

Supported by infrastructure demand and tight mill slots.

📦 Active stocking in secondary market:

Prices between ₹47,000 - ₹50,200/MT.

Fabricators and retail yards are ramping up volumes.

⏳ Lead times extend till June:

High demand for ISMB & WPB causing supply pressure.

Early booking advised for major projects.

📊 15% YoY demand surge in April:

Driven by PM Gati Shakti & new NICDC corridors fueling affordable housing and infra activity.

💸 Price hike expected:

If coal and freight costs remain firm, expect a ₹300 - ₹500/MT increase in the coming weeks.

🧠 Expert Insights:

* 📦 Fast movers: Medium Channels, Light Angles, Flats – maintain liquidity.

* 🛒 Source smartly: Raigarh & Mandi Gobindgarh offer good availability and margin opportunities.

* ⚠️ Control overstocking: Limit exposure in heavy RHS and slow-moving segments.

* ✅ Align stock with confirmed project cycles.