NMDC’s May iron ore output 20% up, sales lower

State-owned miner NMDC reported a 20% year-on-year increase in iron ore production for May 2026, reaching 5.31 million tonnes. However, sales figures for the same period showed a decline compared to the previous year.
Why it matters
As India's largest iron ore producer, NMDC's output and sales data are key indicators for the health of the domestic steel and manufacturing sectors.
State-owned miner NMDC’s iron ore production in May rose almost 20% year on year to 5.31 million tonne, while sales declined.
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