Commodity Research

Iron & Steel

We track specified categories of ferrous metals majorly in to steel and steel making raw materials like Iron ore, Met coke, thermal coal. Steel having its widest applications and is available in various forms like Flats, Longs, Tubular products etc. We at TransGraph actively track Hot Rolled Coils, Cold Rolled Coils and Long Products like TMT bars. Apart from benchmark markets, we also give price forecast on physical markets for specified mills in India.

We have our clients in construction industry, automotive industry, galvanizing industry etc. deriving benefits by way of valuable market intelligence and precise price outlook. Our price forecast accuracy is in the range of 85% and our clients have been able to save 4% on their procurement spend.


Reports

Weekly Ind Steel Flats Price Outlook & Strategy
Weekly Ind Steel Longs Price Outlook & Strategy
Weekly Ind Steel Raw Materials Price Outlook & Strategy

Monthly Ind Steel Flats Special Report
Monthly Ind Steel Longs Special Report

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- Scott Yarwood, Sr. Regional Sales Manager, ADM Trading (UK) Ltd.



“ This is to state our appreciation for Transgraph for continuously delivering on its mandate to provide updated and insightful consulting services in the area of commodities and ingredients. I would also like to thank your team that is always in touch with buyers and feeds in relevant information that has been many times useful in decision making. In nutshell, the engagement with Transgraph has been enriching."

- V. Sridhar, Sector Manager, Commodities & Ingredients, Cadbury India Ltd.



“ By helping simulate the risk scenarios beforehand, TransRisk has added immense value to our trading decision making process at the operating level. The scenarios are comprehensive because one is able to view the basis and rollover risks associated with the hedged positions too. TransRisk also serves as good Dashboard for the top management, as it gives exposures, P&L, associated risk, limits all at one place.”

- S Sivakumar, CEO, Agri Business, ITC Limited



“ At risk framework and imputed risk model of TransRisk are definitely forward looking and will enable us to move away from ‘post mortem’ approach. We can take a business decision of pricing our contracts or purchasing in advance after factoring in a quantifiable and acceptable risk instead of trying to find reasons for the breach of limits."
"A flexible and scalable business intelligence that gives exposures, P&L, associated risk, limits all at one place and this decision support system can be integrated with our existing ERP and will avoid duplication of data entry.”

- Jude Magima, ED – Sourcing and Supply Chain, Dabur India Limited



“ Transgraph has showcased that ‘Risk Management’ is an excellent tool which will help any sourcing organization to deliver in any and even during challenging business scenario. They have succeeded in creating a deeper, specific and relevant input to the automotive sector. Highly recommended, the course was extremely detailed but the faculty made it so easy to understand - Top marks.”

- S.R. Rajan, Vice President-Commercial, TVS Srichakra Limited.

Features

Features Daily Price Outlook & Strategy Weekly Price Outlook & Strategy Monthly Long term outlook
Coverage Indian Steel HR Coils (Steel Flats) Indian TMT (Steel Longs) Iron ore, Coking coal, met coke
Fundamental summary Critical fundamental Factors; Fundamental outlook Index Critical fundamental Factors; Fundamental outlook Index Critical fundamental Factors; Fundamental outlook Index Supply & Demand Forecasts; Inventory; Sentiment index; Currency impact; Recent developments
Technical summary Technical analysis summary Technical analysis summary Technical analysis summary Technical Outlook
Price Direction NCDEX: Price Direction Forecast Ludhiana Spot: Price Direction Forecast Mumbai Spot: Price Direction Forecast Mild Steel Ingots, HR Coils, TMT Bar, CR Coils : Price Direction Forecast
Price range forecast Price Range: 5 day & 10 day forecast Price Range: 2 week, 1 & 2 months forecast Price Range: 2 week, 1 & 2 months forecast Price Range: 2 months forecast
Strategy review Review of previous strategy Review of previous strategy Review of previous strategy Not Applicable (NA)
Latest Strategy NCDEX: Trading strategy Ludhiana Spot: Generic procurement strategy Mumbai Spot: Generic procurement strategy NA
Performance Audit NCDEX
Strike Rate; NP/GP ratio
Ludhiana Spot
Strike Rate; % savings
Mumbai Spot
Strike Rate; % savings
NA
Fundamental analysis Yester session market review Comprehensive fundamental analysis Global Economy analysis Comprehensive fundamental analysisGlobal Economy analysis Iron ore, Coking coal, met coke dynamics, consumption patterns, import parities, Steel dynamics:Indian, Chinese, Crude Steel;
Technical outlook Detailed technical analysis and outlook on NCDEX for short term Detailed technical analysis and outlook on Ludhiana Spot for medium term Detailed technical analysis and outlook on Mumbai Spot for medium term Elliott waves
Risk Parameters Volatility & VaR trends Volatility & VaR trends
Calendar Key Economic & Fundamental Data Key Economic & Fundamental Data Key Economic & Fundamental Data NA
Mini Charts Various must track data trends Various must track data trends Various must track data trends NA
Facts & Figures Most important market data Most important market data Most important market data NA
Other Not Applicable (NA) CFTC COT analysis CFTC COT analysis CFTC COT analysis

Audit

Period Strike Rate % NP/GP % Procurement Savings %
2012 YTD 2007-12 YTD 2012 YTD 2007-12 YTD 2012 YTD 2007-12 YTD
Daily Copper Price Outlook & Strategy 60% 61% 72% 55% NA
Weekly Steel Flats Price Outlook & Strategy 60% 77% NA 0.12% 4.69%
Weekly Steel Longs Price Outlook & Strategy 80% 83% NA 0.3% 3.99%
YTD: Year Till Date
Strike Rate %: Daily: Percentage of number of strategies made profit. Weekly: Percentage of number of months bettered the market average
NP/GP %: {(Gross Profit - Gross Loss) / (Gross Profit)}X100
Procurement Savings %: {(Market average - TransGraph purchase price) / (Market average)}X100



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