Indian steel prices are expected to rise further in the coming weeks, while industry statistics show that hot-rolled coil prices rose by 4,000 rupees ($42.1) per metric ton between August and early September, reaching a four-year high, Reuters reported. Higher steel prices could add to input costs for infrastructure, construction and vehicle companies as demand for steel picks up, and that could weigh on India's manufacturing sector.

Indian steel prices are expected to increase in the coming weeks. Post-monsoon demand from infrastructure and automotive sectors will tighten the market. Higher coking coal costs…

Indian steel prices are expected to rise further in the coming weeks as a post-monsoon pickup in infrastructure and automotive demand tightens the market while higher coking…