Shares in steel stocks rallied after the government raised the minimum import price on several steel products. Shares in Jindal Steel and JSW Steel were the biggest gainers in trade. Bhushan Steel rallied a huge 8 per cent on the reports.

Steel companies have been saddled with huge debts and this along with a drop in steel prices abroad, has hit steel companies badly.

The MIP conditions are valid for six months from the date of the notification (February five) or until further orders, whichever is earlier, it said.

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