MOIL revises manganese ore prices for January 2026, ferro grades up 3%
State-owned MOIL Limited has announced comprehensive price revisions for various manganese ore grades effective January 2026. The company increased ferro grades by 3% uniformly, while metal mandi fines saw the highest increase of 10%. SMGR grades experienced mixed adjustments with higher-grade products increasing by 5% and lower-grade products declining by up to 10%.

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State-owned MOIL Limited announced comprehensive price revisions for various grades of manganese ore and other products for January 2026, effective from January 1, 2026. The company communicated this development to stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as part of its regular business practice of fixing and revising prices for manganese ore products.
Ferro Grades See Uniform Price Increases
The company has implemented a 3.00% price increase for all ferro grades of manganese ore, regardless of manganese content levels. This uniform adjustment applies to both high-grade and lower-grade ferro products.
| Product Category: | Manganese Content | Price Change | Effective Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferro Grades | Mn-44% and above | +3.00% | January 2026 |
| Ferro Grades | Below Mn-44% | +3.00% | January 2026 |
Mixed Adjustments for SMGR Grades
Silico Manganese Grade (SMGR) products have received differentiated pricing based on manganese content levels, with significant variations across different grades. While higher-grade SMGR products saw increases, lower manganese content grades experienced substantial reductions.
| SMGR Grade: | Manganese Content | Price Change | Effective Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMGR | Mn-30% | +5.00% | January 2026 |
| SMGR | Mn-25% | -5.00% | January 2026 |
| SMGR | Mn-20% | -10.00% | January 2026 |
| Fines Grades | Various | +5.00% | January 2026 |
Specialized Product Categories
Metal Mandi Fines Record Highest Increase
Metal Mandi Fines, including grades UKF532, DBF575, and MSF592, received the most substantial price adjustment with a 10.00% increase compared to prices prevailing since December 1, 2025.
| Product Grade: | Price Change | Base Period |
|---|---|---|
| UKF532 | +10.00% | December 2025 rates |
| DBF575 | +10.00% | December 2025 rates |
| MSF592 | +10.00% | December 2025 rates |
Chemical Grades and EMD Pricing
The company maintained stable pricing for chemical grades, continuing rates from December 1, 2025. However, Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide (EMD) saw a price reduction of ₹5,000.00 per metric tonne.
| Product: | Previous Price | New Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMD Basic Price | ₹1,95,000.00 per PMT | ₹1,90,000.00 per PMT | -₹5,000.00 per PMT |
Stock Performance and Market Response
Shares of MOIL Limited ended at ₹368.95, registering a gain of ₹0.40 or 0.11% on the BSE. The price revisions are effective from midnight of December 31, 2025/January 1, 2026, and represent the company's ongoing strategy to align product pricing with market conditions and operational requirements.
Historical Stock Returns for MOIL
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.41% | -8.45% | +7.13% | -9.60% | -0.38% | +123.16% |
















































