Steelmakers are poised for a profit increase in the fiscal first quarter, driven by rebounding domestic steel prices and lower coking coal costs, despite an anticipated sales volume decline. Conversely, non-ferrous metal producers face a challenging quarter with projected revenue and EBITDA declines due to weaker commodity prices and softer volumes.
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Indian equities extended losses for a fifth straight session, pressured by elevated oil prices and persistent FII outflows. Despite intraday recovery, sentiment remains weak amid