Shares of NMDC Ltd, India’s state-run iron ore mining giant, surged by 5% in early trading on October 23, following the company’s announcement of another price increase for its Lump Ore and Fines products. This marks the second price hike implemented by NMDC in October alone. In a recent filing with stock exchanges, NMDC confirmed that it raised the price of Lump Ore by ₹600 to ₹6,350 per tonne, while the price of Fines increased by ₹400 to ₹5,410 per tonne. These adjustments have positioned NMDC’s prices at their highest levels since May this year.
Interestingly, these price increases occur against a backdrop of declining global iron ore prices. Currently, international iron ore prices have dropped by 11%, trading at SGD 101, down from a peak of SGD 114 recorded on October 8. Earlier this month, NMDC had already raised the price of Lump Ore to ₹5,750 per tonne and Fines to ₹5,010 per tonne.
In its financial performance for the first quarter ending in June, NMDC reported a consolidated net profit of ₹1,970.8 crore, reflecting a substantial 19% increase from ₹1,652.2 crore in the same period last year. This profit growth was driven by enhanced realizations and robust demand for iron ore, a crucial raw material for steel manufacturing. The government’s focus on boosting infrastructure investments has further fueled this demand, contributing to NMDC’s favorable financial outcomes. Sequentially, NMDC’s net profit surged nearly 40%, showcasing the company’s operational strength.
NMDC operates four iron ore mines in the mineral-rich states of Chhattisgarh and Karnataka. The company’s location and operational efficiency enable it to meet the growing domestic demand for iron ore. As of 11 AM on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), NMDC shares were trading at ₹222.39, reflecting gains of over 3%. Over the past year, the stock has delivered returns exceeding 42% to its investors. Industry analysts suggest that NMDC’s recent pricing strategy and robust financial performance position the company favorably within the mining sector. The combination of domestic demand, government infrastructure initiatives, and effective operational management indicates that NMDC could continue to thrive despite global market challenges.
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