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Vizag Steel Hub Overview
Visakhapatnam (Vizag), on the eastern coast of Andhra Pradesh, houses one of India’s most prestigious primary steel manufacturing installations: **Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)**, commonly known as **Vizag Steel**. Unlike secondary mills that melt scrap, Vizag Steel manufactures primary steel products directly from iron ore using massive blast furnaces, yielding structural steel and TMT rebar of exceptional purity and mechanical consistency.
Because of its location on the Bay of Bengal, Vizag is also the primary gateway for importing raw metallurgical coal and exporting finished steel. Structural engineers, architects, and government contractors across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha monitor Vizag Steel prices daily. Its price index serves as the benchmark for heavy infrastructure projects like bridges, ports, and multi-story commercial buildings in Southern and Eastern India.
Live Vizag Steel Price Index — ex-Stockyard
The rates listed below represent the benchmark ex-stockyard wholesale prices for RINL primary steel. These rates exclude 18% GST, local transport costs, and loading/unloading charges. For bulk institutional orders exceeding 20 tons, contact our B2B helpdesk for custom pricing schedules.
| Grade / Size / Section | Vizag Ex-Stockyard Rate (₹/MT) | Daily Change | Market Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vizag TMT Fe 500D 8mm–12mm | ₹54,600 | ▲ ₹150 | Active Demand |
| Vizag TMT Fe 500D 16mm–32mm | ₹53,900 | — Unchanged | Stable |
| Vizag TMT CRS (Corrosion Resistant) | ₹56,100 | ▲ ₹250 | High Coastal Demand |
| ISMB I-Beams (100mm to 250mm) | ₹52,800 | ▲ ₹100 | Moderate |
| ISMC Channels (100mm to 200mm) | ₹52,400 | ▼ ₹200 | High Supply |
Price index compiled daily in coordination with Gajuwaka Steel Association representatives and RINL wholesale dealer logs.
Vizag Steel Logistics & Coastal Guidelines
Visakhapatnam is a primary logistics node, connected via the East Coast Railway and National Highway NH-16. Transit guidelines are as follows:
- Coastal Andhra & Rayalaseema: 12–24 hours road transit via regional cargo trailers.
- Telangana (Hyderabad, Warangal): 24–36 hours transit time.
- Odisha & Tamil Nadu (Bhubaneswar, Chennai): 36–48 hours transit time.
- Corrosion Resistance (Coastal Construction): For sites within 50 km of the coastline, using **Corrosion Resistant Steel (CRS)** is highly recommended. Vizag’s CRS TMT rebar contains alloying elements like copper, phosphorus, and chromium, which slow down saline-induced rust by up to 2.5 times compared to standard TMT.