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<ul><li>Reliance Industries: Our ADD rating on Reliance Industries (RIL) with a price target of INR 1,635/sh is premised on (1) EBITDA growth in the digital business, driven by improvement in ARPU, subscriber addition, and new revenue streams, (2) recovery in the O2C margin, and (3) potential for further value unlocking in the digital and retail businesses</li><li>RIL’s consolidated Q1FY26 EBITDA stood at INR 429.0bn (+10.7% YoY, -2.1% QoQ) and APAT at INR 180.7 bn (+2.4% YoY, +4.7% QoQ), below our estimates, due to lower-than-expected O2C margin and lower-than-expected crude oil throughput.</li><li>JSW Steel: We maintain BUY on JSW Steel (JSWS) with a revised target price of INR 1,120/share</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Reliance Industries: Our ADD rating on Reliance Industries (RIL) with a price target of INR 1,635/sh is premised on (1) EBITDA growth in the digital business, driven by improvement in ARPU, subscriber addition, and new revenue streams, (2) recovery in the O2C margin, and (3) potential for further value unlocking in the digital and retail businessesRIL’s consolidated Q1FY26 EBITDA stood at INR 429.0bn (+10.7% YoY, -2.1% QoQ) and APAT at INR 180.7 bn (+2.4% YoY, +4.7% QoQ), below our estimates, due to lower-than-expected O2C margin and lower-than-expected crude oil throughput.JSW Steel: We maintain BUY on JSW Steel (JSWS) with a revised target price of INR 1,120/shareContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

HSIE Results Daily: Reliance Industries, JSW Steel, Union Bank of India, AU Small Finance Bank...

<ul><li>We continue to remain positive on the Indian steel sector, as it has grown faster than most major economies</li><li>While Chinese steel prices and spreads have failed to recover, the recently-imposed safeguard duties have driven both domestic steel prices and spreads</li><li>Coking coal prices also remain soft, adding to gross margin improvement.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

We continue to remain positive on the Indian steel sector, as it has grown faster than most major economiesWhile Chinese steel prices and spreads have failed to recover, the recently-imposed safeguard duties have driven both domestic steel prices and spreadsCoking coal prices also remain soft, adding to gross margin improvement.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Metals (Q1FY26 Results Preview): Steel Prices and Spreads Continue to Trend Up

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<li>China's steel industry faces significant oversupply and weak domestic demand, driving aggressive exports and financial losses amidst rising global trade barriers</li>
<li>India's steel growth remains robust, driven by domestic demand, government support, product diversification, cost control, and ESG focus</li>
<li>Indian steelmakers note easing import pressure, leveraging quality norms and value-added products, expanding capacity, with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jsw-steel-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18561:1" rel="noopener">JSW Steel Ltd (JSTL IN)</a> targeting 50 MT by 2030 from 27 MT currently.</li>
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China's steel industry faces significant oversupply and weak domestic demand, driving aggressive exports and financial losses amidst rising global trade barriers
India's steel growth remains robust, driven by domestic demand, government support, product diversification, cost control, and ESG focus
Indian steelmakers note easing import pressure, leveraging quality norms and value-added products, expanding capacity, with JSW Steel Ltd (JSTL IN) targeting 50 MT by 2030 from 27 MT currently.


Thematic Report : Why China Won’t Derail India’s Steel Growth Plans?

Global Materials | Industrials | Commodities

Rahul Jain

Commodities

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<li>Recent Impact: India’s BIS mandate has disrupted steel imports overnight, stranding shipments and pressuring MSMEs.</li>
<li>Pricing: While prices have remained broadly stable so far, rising input tightness and seasonal factors suggest upward pressure is likely ahead.</li>
<li>Global Trends: Around 25–35% of global steel trade is now under protectionist measures, reflecting a broader shift toward regionalization and defensive trade policies.</li>
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Recent Impact: India’s BIS mandate has disrupted steel imports overnight, stranding shipments and pressuring MSMEs.
Pricing: While prices have remained broadly stable so far, rising input tightness and seasonal factors suggest upward pressure is likely ahead.
Global Trends: Around 25–35% of global steel trade is now under protectionist measures, reflecting a broader shift toward regionalization and defensive trade policies.


Steel Trade: India’s BIS Mandate Spurs Import Shock Amid Rising Global Protectionism

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<li>Commodity trends remain bifurcated: gold, copper, and uranium are surging, while iron ore, and coal struggle under oversupply and weak demand.</li>
<li>Top picks: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zijin-mining-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24628:1" rel="noopener">Zijin Mining Group (601899 CH)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shandong-gold-mining-co-ltd-4527fb98-bb5d-4d74-91fe-66f9c0224eb3" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27455:1" rel="noopener">Shandong Gold Mining (1787 HK)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jsw-steel-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18561:1" rel="noopener">JSW Steel Ltd (JSTL IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lloyds-metals-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15467:1" rel="noopener">Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy (LYDM IN)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/paladin-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10117:1" rel="noopener">Paladin Energy (PDN AU)</a> </li>
<li>Top shorts: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hindalco-industries-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18490:1" rel="noopener">Hindalco Industries (HNDL IN)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nippon-steel-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:961:1" rel="noopener">Nippon Steel Corporation (5401 JP)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/coal-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9117:1" rel="noopener">Coal India Ltd (COAL IN)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tata-steel-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20934:1" rel="noopener">Tata Steel Ltd (TATA IN)</a> </li>
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Commodity trends remain bifurcated: gold, copper, and uranium are surging, while iron ore, and coal struggle under oversupply and weak demand.
Top picks: Zijin Mining Group (601899 CH)Shandong Gold Mining (1787 HK)JSW Steel Ltd (JSTL IN), Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy (LYDM IN) , Paladin Energy (PDN AU) 
Top shorts: Hindalco Industries (HNDL IN) , Nippon Steel Corporation (5401 JP)Coal India Ltd (COAL IN)Tata Steel Ltd (TATA IN) 


Global Metals & Mining Playbook – July 2025

India

JSW Steel Limited is an Indian multinational steel company. It manufactures and sells a wide range of steel products, including hot rolled, cold rolled, galvanized, and color-coated steel, as well as TMT bars, wire rods, and alloy steel products, serving various industries such as automotive, construction, and infrastructure. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and was founded in 1982.

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HSIE Results Daily: Reliance Industries, JSW Steel, Union Bank of India, AU Small Finance Bank...

RIL’s consolidated Q1FY26 EBITDA stood at INR 429.0bn (+10.7% YoY, -2.1% QoQ) and APAT at INR 180.7 bn (+2.4% YoY, +4.7% QoQ), below our estimates

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Metals (Q1FY26 Results Preview): Steel Prices and Spreads Continue to Trend Up

While Chinese steel prices and spreads have failed to recover, the recently-imposed safeguard duties have driven both domestic steel prices and...

HDFC Securities

Thematic Report : Why China Won’t Derail India’s Steel Growth Plans?

China's steel industry struggles with oversupply and weak demand, while India's steel growth remains strong with government support and focus on...

Nimish Maheshwari

Steel Trade: India’s BIS Mandate Spurs Import Shock Amid Rising Global Protectionism

India's BIS mandate disrupts steel imports, pressures MSMEs; global steel trade trends show rise in protectionist measures.

Rahul Jain

Global Metals & Mining Playbook – July 2025

Commodity trends show gold, copper, and uranium surging, while iron ore and coal struggle. Top picks include Zijin Mining Group, Shandong Gold...

Rahul Jain

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HSIE Results Daily: Reliance Industries, JSW Steel, Union Bank of India, AU Small Finance Bank...

RIL’s consolidated Q1FY26 EBITDA stood at INR 429.0bn (+10.7% YoY, -2.1% QoQ) and APAT at INR 180.7 bn (+2.4% YoY, +4.7% QoQ), below our estimates

HDFC Securities

Metals (Q1FY26 Results Preview): Steel Prices and Spreads Continue to Trend Up

While Chinese steel prices and spreads have failed to recover, the recently-imposed safeguard duties have driven both domestic steel prices and...

HDFC Securities

Thematic Report : Why China Won’t Derail India’s Steel Growth Plans?

​China's steel industry struggles with oversupply and weak demand, while India's steel growth remains strong with government support and focus on...

Nimish Maheshwari

Steel Trade: India’s BIS Mandate Spurs Import Shock Amid Rising Global Protectionism

​India's BIS mandate disrupts steel imports, pressures MSMEs; global steel trade trends show rise in protectionist measures.

Rahul Jain

Global Metals & Mining Playbook – July 2025

​Commodity trends show gold, copper, and uranium surging, while iron ore and coal struggle. Top picks include Zijin Mining Group, Shandong Gold...

Rahul Jain

China's steel industry struggles with oversupply and weak demand, while India's steel growth remains strong with government support and focus on...

India's BIS mandate disrupts steel imports, pressures MSMEs; global steel trade trends show rise in protectionist measures.

Commodity trends show gold, copper, and uranium surging, while iron ore and coal struggle. Top picks include Zijin Mining Group, Shandong Gold...