MetalBook

MetalBook India's largest online marketplace for Metals. Buy & sell metal online, including recycling of non-ferrous and ferrous metals, promoting Sustainability.

As a vertically integrated player, we provide a spectrum of Value Added Services. Our mission is to unite all stakeholders onto a single network through partnerships and technology. We strive to minimize environmental impact by optimizing resource utilization and promote a Sustainable Future in the Metal Supply Chain. Our services span from Sourcing premium finished and recycled goods, providing Fabricated products, Financing solutions and end-to-end Logistics.

India is quietly positioning itself for the next phase of global shipbuilding.The recent India–South Korea discussions s...
22/04/2026

India is quietly positioning itself for the next phase of global shipbuilding.

The recent India–South Korea discussions signal a deeper shift — from port development to building a full-scale maritime manufacturing ecosystem.

With plans for greenfield shipbuilding clusters, strategic partnerships with global leaders, and a growing vessel pipeline, the focus is now on scaling capability, not just capacity.

South Korea brings decades of expertise in advanced shipbuilding.

India brings demand, policy push, and long-term vision under Maritime Amrit Kaal 2047.

The combination has the potential to reshape how maritime infrastructure is built and operated in the region.

This carousel breaks down:

• Why this partnership matters now

• How shipbuilding clusters will evolve

• What early project signals are emerging

• And what it means for India’s maritime growth story

As large-scale maritime projects take shape, ex*****on will depend on how efficiently supply chains, materials, and fabrication ecosystems align with project timelines.

The steel market is currently reflecting a clear divergence across segments, driven by weak demand on one side and suppl...
21/04/2026

The steel market is currently reflecting a clear divergence across segments, driven by weak demand on one side and supply-side support on the other.

Long steel products and ERW pipes have come under pressure as buyers continue to limit purchases to immediate requirements, leading to price corrections across key regions. Lower raw material costs have further reinforced the downward movement in downstream segments.

In contrast, stainless steel prices have remained firm, supported by elevated nickel prices, raw material tightness, and supply constraints, particularly in higher alloy grades. Alang scrap has also held steady, indicating a balanced market where moderate demand and limited supply are preventing sharp price movements.

Overall, market sentiment remains cautious, with participants closely monitoring demand recovery, raw material trends, and pricing signals before committing to larger volumes.

Follow Metalbook for timely, data-driven insights across steel, scrap, and raw material markets.

In industrial procurement, cost management is often viewed through the lens of unit pricing.But in reality, a significan...
20/04/2026

In industrial procurement, cost management is often viewed through the lens of unit pricing.

But in reality, a significant portion of margin loss comes from hidden inefficiencies across the procurement cycle.

Fragmented sourcing, suboptimal logistics, excess inventory, quality inconsistencies, and manual processes can quietly add to overall costs, without being immediately visible in standard pricing comparisons.

Over time, these inefficiencies accumulate, impacting both profitability and working capital.

In this breakdown, we highlight commonly overlooked cost leakages in industrial procurement, including:

🔹 Fragmented purchasing and missed volume advantages

🔹 Inefficient logistics and handling practices

🔹 High inventory carrying costs

🔹 Quality-related rework and delays

🔹 Manual processes that slow down ex*****on

Addressing these areas helps businesses move from reactive cost control to structured, data-driven procurement strategies.

Explore the carousel to identify where hidden costs may be impacting your procurement efficiency.

👉 Looking to optimise procurement and reduce cost leakage?

Let’s connect.

The steel market continues to show firm pricing across key segments, but underlying demand remains selective. Alang scra...
17/04/2026

The steel market continues to show firm pricing across key segments, but underlying demand remains selective. Alang scrap prices moved higher on strong buying from induction furnace mills, while stainless steel displayed a clear divergence, with long products gaining momentum even as flat product demand stayed subdued.

At the same time, global cues are influencing sentiment. Turkish scrap markets remain under pressure due to weak rebar demand, and alternative raw material strategies are emerging in India, with pellet buyers turning cautious and exploring iron ore lumps to manage costs. Across the value chain, procurement remains largely need-based, with participants closely watching pricing trends before committing to larger volumes.

Overall, the market reflects stability supported by supply-side factors, but sustained upside will depend on a broader recovery in downstream demand.

Follow Metalbook for timely, data-driven insights across steel, scrap, and raw material markets.

Meet Shrey Sood, Head – Corporate Development at Metalbook.Shrey plays a pivotal role in shaping Metalbook’s growth jour...
17/04/2026

Meet Shrey Sood, Head – Corporate Development at Metalbook.

Shrey plays a pivotal role in shaping Metalbook’s growth journey, leading strategic initiatives across capital planning, partnerships, and inorganic expansion.

"With over 14 years of experience across investment banking and corporate strategy, my career has been focused on building, scaling, and advising businesses through critical growth phases.

Most recently, as Head of Strategy & Transformation at Innoterra, I worked closely with founders and leadership on corporate strategy, fundraising, M&A, and growth initiatives—experiences that strengthened my ability to connect long-term vision with ex*****on.

Prior to that, I spent nearly a decade in investment banking with institutions like HSBC, HDFC Bank, Mizuho Securities, and Zinnov, where I was involved in complex transactions, capital structuring, and strategic advisory across sectors. This exposure has shaped my perspective on building fundamentally strong and scalable businesses.

At , my focus is on leveraging capital strategy and M&A to accelerate the company’s next phase of growth, while ensuring we build a business grounded in strong fundamentals and long-term stakeholder value. I believe that disciplined ex*****on, combined with the right strategic bets, is key to creating lasting impact in the industry.

Outside of work, I enjoy travelling, following stock markets, and prioritising a healthy body and mind—habits that help me stay balanced and focused in a fast-paced environment.

I’m excited to be part of Metalbook’s journey as we continue to scale and build a market-leading platform in the metal ecosystem."

Aman Tibrewal | Pulkit Baldev | Raghavendra Pratap Singh

This week’s steel market clearly highlights the growing impact of supply-side constraints across the value chain. Stainl...
07/04/2026

This week’s steel market clearly highlights the growing impact of supply-side constraints across the value chain. Stainless steel and Alang scrap prices remained firm as fuel shortages, elevated freight costs, and restricted availability continued to limit supply. At the same time, flat steel outperformed long products, with HRC rallying sharply and narrowing the spread with rebar.

The strongest momentum, however, came from the IF steel segment, where aggressive weekend bookings and low inventories triggered a sharp rise in sponge iron, billets, and rebar prices. The current trend suggests that disciplined supply, healthier conversion spreads, and selective demand are collectively supporting firm pricing in the short term.

The key watchpoint now is whether this strength sustains beyond immediate
requirement-based buying and translates into broader downstream demand.

Follow Metalbook for timely, data-driven insights across steel, scrap, and raw material markets.

In manufacturing, profitability is not only driven by margins, it is equally influenced by how quickly cash moves throug...
06/04/2026

In manufacturing, profitability is not only driven by margins, it is equally influenced by how quickly cash moves through the business.

Long inventory holding periods, delayed receivables, inefficient production cycles, and misaligned vendor payments can significantly slow down cash conversion, putting unnecessary pressure on working capital.

For manufacturers operating in capital-intensive and demand-sensitive environments, improving the cash conversion cycle is one of the most effective ways to strengthen liquidity without raising additional capital.

In this breakdown, we highlight practical ways manufacturing businesses can improve cash velocity, including:

🔹 Reducing inventory holding periods through better planning

🔹 Accelerating receivables and invoicing discipline

🔹 Optimising supplier payment structures

🔹 Shortening production-to-dispatch timelines

🔹 Building digital visibility across the order-to-cash cycle

When cash moves faster, procurement becomes more efficient, production continuity improves, and growth becomes easier to sustain.

Explore the carousel to understand how operational discipline can directly improve cash conversion cycles in manufacturing.

👉 Looking to improve working capital efficiency across your production cycle?

Let’s connect.

Good Friday is a reminder of faith, sacrifice, and the strength found in humility.It gives us a moment to pause, reflect...
03/04/2026

Good Friday is a reminder of faith, sacrifice, and the strength found in humility.

It gives us a moment to pause, reflect, and value the principles of compassion, patience, and grace that guide us in life and work.

Wishing everyone peace and reflection on this solemn day.

A ₹1.36 lakh crore steel investment is more than just a plant announcement — it’s a statement on where India’s industria...
01/04/2026

A ₹1.36 lakh crore steel investment is more than just a plant announcement — it’s a statement on where India’s industrial growth is headed.

The foundation of AM/NS India’s 17.8 MTPA greenfield steel plant in Andhra Pradesh marks one of the most significant steel capacity additions the country has seen in over a decade. Beyond the headline investment, the bigger story lies in what this unlocks: coastal manufacturing strength, export-led steel competitiveness, large-scale employment, and a new ancillary ecosystem across logistics, fabrication, and downstream industries.

For India’s steel landscape, this is a strategic capacity move.

For Andhra Pradesh, it signals the rise of a major heavy-industry corridor.

This carousel breaks down:

• The scale of the investment

• How the phased capacity build-up works

• What it means for regional industrialisation

• Why this matters for India’s long-term steel roadmap

At Metalbook, we see developments like these as strong signals of how integrated steel ecosystems will increasingly depend on supply visibility, procurement efficiency, and coordinated downstream ex*****on.

The steel market continues to reflect a cautious balance between weak demand and tight supply. Long steel products such ...
31/03/2026

The steel market continues to reflect a cautious balance between weak demand and tight supply. Long steel products such as rebar and billets remained under pressure due to slow buying activity, while pellet prices in Raipur held steady as buyers limited purchases and explored alternative raw material options.

At the same time, supply-side constraints continued to support stainless steel and Alang scrap prices. Fuel shortages, elevated freight costs, and restricted availability are preventing sharp corrections, even as downstream demand remains subdued. This divergence across segments highlights how closely current pricing is linked to liquidity, raw material alternatives, and supply disruptions rather than strong consumption.

As the fiscal year closes, the market is likely to remain range-bound until clearer demand visibility returns.

Follow Metalbook for timely, data-driven insights across steel, scrap, and raw material markets.

Long-term contracts often bring predictable revenue and stronger growth visibility.But without the right financial check...
30/03/2026

Long-term contracts often bring predictable revenue and stronger growth visibility.

But without the right financial checks, they can also create extended working capital pressure, margin risk, and ex*****on constraints.

The challenge is not just winning the contract, it is ensuring the business can sustain the cash flow demands, cost variability, and operational commitments over the full contract lifecycle.

Upfront procurement costs, milestone-based payment structures, commodity volatility, and counterparty risk all need to be evaluated before signing.

In this breakdown, we highlight the financial checks businesses should complete before committing to long-term contracts, including:

🔹 Assessing working capital exposure across the contract timeline

🔹 Reviewing payment structures and retention clauses

🔹 Stress-testing margin assumptions against cost volatility

🔹 Evaluating counterparty credit reliability

🔹 Building contingency and funding buffers

These checks help businesses improve ex*****on readiness, protect profitability, and avoid liquidity pressure during long-cycle projects.

Explore the carousel to understand how stronger financial due diligence can make long-term contracts truly sustainable.

👉 Looking to strengthen financial decision-making before large commitments?

We set out to build a great platform. Along the way, we accidentally built something better — The Metalbook Team. Raghav...
27/03/2026

We set out to build a great platform. Along the way, we accidentally built something better — The Metalbook Team.

Raghavendra Pratap Singh | Aman Tibrewal | Pulkit Baldev

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