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Tata, JSW, Jindal Steel Rally to New Highs Amid Market Optimism

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Business 13 hours ago Business Standard

India’s leading steelmakers — Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and Jindal Steel & Power — have witnessed a sharp rally in their stock prices, surging up to 18% over the past month. The bullish momentum is fueled by a combination of strong domestic demand, easing input costs, and improved global sentiment around infrastructure and capital goods.

Investors are optimistic as steel prices remain stable while capacity utilization improves across major plants. The government’s continued push on infrastructure development, particularly under the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), has been a key demand driver. In addition, expectations of increased exports due to global supply adjustments have further boosted investor confidence.

Tata Steel and JSW Steel hit fresh 52-week highs, with analysts pointing to solid operational performance, healthy balance sheets, and strategic capital expenditure plans. Jindal Steel, meanwhile, has benefited from its focus on cost-efficiency and product diversification.

With Q4 earnings around the corner and a favorable demand outlook, market analysts expect the steel sector to maintain its upward trajectory, though they caution that global volatility and raw material price swings could create intermittent headwinds.