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MOIL Hikes Manganese Ore Prices by 5% for October Across All Grades
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CNBC TV18•01-10-2026, 21:06
MOIL Hikes Manganese Ore Prices by 5% for October Across All Grades
- •State-owned manganese ore producer MOIL has increased prices of manganese ore by 5% across all grades for October 2026.
- •The revised prices became effective from midnight on September 30/October 1 and will remain applicable throughout October.
- •The 5% hike applies to all ferro grades (44% and above manganese content, and below 44%), chemical grades, SMGR grades, and fines.
- •MOIL stated that the price changes align with its business practice of periodically fixing and revising prices for its products.
- •Separately, MOIL has kept the basic price of electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) unchanged at ₹1,80,000 per tonne for October, with EMD flakes also retained at ₹1,71,000 per tonne.
Key Questions Answered
MOIL has raised the prices of manganese ore by 5% across all grades for October 2026. The revised pricing took effect from midnight on September 30/October 1 and applies throughout the month.
The 5% price increase covers all ferro grades with manganese content of 44% and above, ferro grades below 44%, chemical grades, SMGR grades, and fines.
No, MOIL kept the basic price of electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) unchanged at ₹1,80,000 per tonne for October, and EMD flakes were also retained at ₹1,71,000 per tonne.
