IN view of the likelihood of rising costs of raw material (scrap iron) and the Government's price control policy, flat steel is perceived to be more appealing than long products in terms of profits.
Analysts said flat product manufacturers were better able to protect their profit margins, vis-a-vis steel bars or billets producers, because the latter's prices were controlled by the Government.
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