Industrial aluminium inventory management

India MCX aluminium rate ~ ₹320.05/kg amid firm global cues – 12 January 2026

Domestic aluminium futures on MCX traded around ₹ 320.05 per kg on 12 Jan 2026, reflecting strong global price trends and positive exchange activity.👉 Source: 5Paisa MCX aluminium price — https://www.5paisa.com/commodity-trading/mcx-aluminium-price?utm_source=chatgpt.com Summary : According to Precedence Research, the worldwide Aluminium market is expected to reach US$277.5 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth […]

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LME base metals rally, aluminium remains strong above USD 3,100/t – 12 January 2026

On 7 January 2026, LME aluminium prices strengthened around USD 3,129/t as improved market sentiment supported broad base-metal gains. This included a ~1.41% rise in aluminium prices alongside other metals such as nickel and lead, while LME aluminium stocks edged lower, signaling tightening availability.👉 Source: SteelMint LME base metals report — https://www.steelmint.in/lme-base-metals-rally-on-improved-market-sentiment-712137?utm_source=chatgpt.com Summary : Base […]

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SMM adjusts European aluminium ingot premiums to include CBAM costs from 09 Jan 2026 – 10 January 2026

Shanghai Metals Market announced that European Rotterdam P1020A aluminium ingot premiums (duty-paid) will now formally include EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) carbon tariff costs, reflecting actual post-CBAM trade conditions. This change became effective on 9 January 2026. Summary : In accordance with the relevant policy requirements of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism […]

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Imported aluminium scrap prices in India gain amid strong LME cues – 10 January 2026

India’s imported aluminium scrap prices rose as global LME aluminium remained strong above USD 3,000/t, with selective buying in higher-grade scrap despite cautious market sentiment. Summary : India’s imported aluminium scrap prices rose in the week ended 6 January, supported by selective buying and stronger global aluminium sentiment. BigMint assessed Middle East-origin Tense (8-9 per […]

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Imported aluminium scrap prices in India gain on strong LME cues – 9 January 2026

India’s imported aluminium scrap tags rose, supported by firm global LME pricing; however, buyer sentiment is cautious with a wait-and-watch approach. Summary : India’s imported aluminium scrap prices rose in the week ended 6 January, supported by selective buying and stronger global aluminium sentiment. BigMint assessed Middle East-origin Tense (8-9 per cent) at USD 1,940 […]

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Aluminium futures eased slightly as mixed base-metal trends emerge – 9 January 2026

LME base metals data indicates aluminium prices eased about 1.3% to ~USD 3,089/t, while other metals showed mixed performance; aluminium inventories also ticked lower, underscoring ongoing supply tightness. Summary : LME warehouse inventories showed varied movements, indicating uneven supply conditions. Aluminium stocks fell 0.50% to 501,750 t, while zinc inventories edged down 0.26% to 105,500 […]

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Industrial aluminium inventory management

Aluminium futures have retreated slightly after recent record highs – 8 January 2026

After hitting multiyear and record price levels earlier in January, aluminium futures eased as traders booked profits, with MCX aluminium futures in India slipping marginally from ₹317.80/kg to around ₹313.30/kg, and international LME aluminium futures falling slightly as well. The Week+1 Summary : Ending the three-day rally, aluminium futures for January delivery slipped by Rs […]

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