Indian miner NMDC revises iron-ore prices effective 22 Oct 2025: Baila Lump (65.5 %, 10-40 mm) at ₹5,550/tonne, Fines (64 %, -10 mm) at ₹4,750/tonne; production for H1 FY26 rose to 22.20 mt, sales to 22.25 mt.
Source: NMDC Press Release (NSE Exchange Fillings) | Published on Oct 22, 2025
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As quoted in the press release of NMDC (NSE Exchange Filings), this state-owned mining company stated that it has revised its iron ore prices, starting October 22, 2025. In its regulatory filing, it set the price for Baila Lump (65.50%, 10–40 mm) at ₹5,550 per tonne and Baila fines 64% (-10 mm) at ₹4,750 per tonne.
The price is stated on a Free on Rail (FOR) basis, and includes Royalty, District Mineral Foundation (DMF) and National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET). It does not include cess, fees, forest permit fees, transit fee, Goods and Services Tax (GST), environmental cess, and other applicable taxes.
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NMDC has increased the price of Baila Lump to ₹5,550 per tonne.
Baila Fines are now priced at ₹4,750 per tonne.
The prices are FOR basis and include royalty, DMF, and NMET.
The revision excludes cess, transit fees, GST, and other taxes.
NMDC’s cumulative production for H1 FY26 stood at 22.20 mt, compared to 17.47 mt in H1 FY25.
Sales rose to 22.25 mt in H1 FY26 from 19.80 mt in the same period last year.
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In September 2025, NMDC noted a total iron ore production of 3.75 million tonnes, an increase of 23.4% year on year, as well as an increase in sales of 9.6%. Cumulative production for the first half of FY26 was 22.20 million tonnes compared to 17.47 million tonnes in the same period of FY25. Sales for the same period were reported at 22.25 million tonnes, up from 19.80 million tonnes the previous year.
These increases in production show continuous performance in mining and a sustained demand backdrop for iron ore domestically.
The NMDC share price stood at ₹75.61 per share on the BSE as of October 21, 2025, at 15:30 PM IST, up by 0.6%. The stock has risen by 14.7% so far this year.
Iron Ore Type | Fe Content | Size Range | New Price (₹/tonne) | Price Terms |
Baila Lump | 65.5% | 10–40 mm | 5,550 | FOR basis, includes royalty, DMF, NMET |
Baila Fines | 64% | -10 mm | 4,750 | FOR basis, includes royalty, DMF, NMET |
NMDC's adjustment of iron ore prices corresponds with its normal protocol of changing prices according to market trends, cost structures and demand levels. The company continues to be an essential supplier of raw materials to the steel sector in India by ensuring reliable availability of iron ore, which is valued and needed in the domestic market.
As one of the largest iron ore producers in India, NMDC's pricing impact on steel manufacturers and selling prices in industries related to infrastructure development is direct, even immediate. The latest price action reflects both production performance and price marking reflecting current market conditions affecting raw material prices.
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