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 Spot rates for 300-denier draw textured yarn drop after extended flat pattern

The domestic market for 300-denier draw textured yarn slowed down this week as spot rates broke out of an absolute flatlined behavior to register a clean Rs 2/kg drop. Local sellers in Gujarat had successfully kept offers rigid for over a week, but the latest multi-rupee single-day revision indicates that the earlier market resilience has hit a temporary limit. Procurement desks are currently adjusting their buying timelines as the immediate pricing direction exhibits a newfound soft bias. This latest downward move stands out as the most definitive directional movement seen in local trade circles over the past twelve days, altering Indian DTY 300D prices for downstream texturizing units.

Looking back across the fortnight comparison, the yarn had previously established a steady position, moving up just Re 1/kg in early May before resetting lower. Over a wider month view, the material has experienced small, incremental adjustments up and down, demonstrating a market where overall volatility remained low before this week’s abrupt step down. Analysts tracking long-term trends note that while the broader three-month view maintains a reasonable baseline, the current pricing tier remains highly sensitive to minor weekly adjustments by major domestic producers. Market participants are identifying technical resistance near Rs 156.00/kg, while immediate support is anticipated close to Rs 153.00/kg. Maintaining the current level will anchor the market in its present zone, whereas any further breach below the Rs 153.00/kg mark will reset the quarterly baseline lower. For industrial consumers, monitoring DTY 300D prices in India is essential to understand these changing technical boundaries. Downstream manufacturers track Indian DTY 300D prices to optimize their manufacturing costs, Draw Textured Yarn, DTY Prices, Textile Market, Yarn Trade, Commodity Update, Polyester Yarn.

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Methylpropanediol holds flat near recent lows

Methylpropanediol finished the week unchanged, keeping immediate procurement decisions tied to a stable verified reference. The latest assessment was Rs 112/kg on 17 February 2026 at Kandla, matching the prior week and signalling limited short-term volatility. For desks following Indian Methylpropanediol prices, the focus remains on where today’s level sits within the broader quarter.

Compared with a fortnight ago, Methylpropanediol is Rs 2/kg lower than Rs 114/kg, and it is also Rs 2/kg lower than the month-ago level of Rs 114/kg. The three-month reference is materially higher at Rs 140/kg, leaving the current assessment Rs 28/kg lower on a quarterly comparison. The six-month comparison stands at Rs 116/kg, making today’s number Rs 4/kg lower than the half-year reference. Recent markers show a high near Rs 140/kg and a low near Rs 112/kg, placing current values at the bottom end of the recent span. Methylpropanediol prices in India therefore remain anchored near the recent low even as the latest week delivered no change. Year on year, the assessment is lower by Rs 35/kg from Rs 147/kg, methylpropanediol, methylpropanediol prices, chemical market, commodity update, market trend, recent lows, flat prices, price trend, intermediates..

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MMA holds unchanged after month-led jump

MMA ended the week unchanged, keeping near-term purchasing math straightforward for buyers who rely on weekly references. The latest assessment was Rs 165/kg on 17 February 2026 in Mumbai, matching the prior week and leaving the short-term tone steady. For desks watching Indian Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) prices, the key feature is consolidation after a faster rise on the month view.

Compared with a month ago, MMA is up Rs 20/kg from Rs 145/kg, while the three-month comparison shows a gain of Rs 25/kg from Rs 140/kg. The six-month reference is also Rs 140/kg, keeping the half-year view aligned with the quarter benchmark. Recent markers show a high near Rs 165/kg and a low near Rs 138/kg, with the current value sitting at the top end of that recent movement. MMA prices in India remain elevated relative to the past quarter even as weekly movement has narrowed to zero. Year on year, the assessment is Rs 3/kg lower than Rs 168/kg, adding longer context without changing the current consolidation tone, mma, mma prices, methyl methacrylate, chemical market, commodity update, month led jump, unchanged prices, price trend, acrylics.

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PC edges up, holding near recent high

PC ended the week on a firmer footing, with the latest assessment at Rs 228/kg on Feb 17, 2026. That is Rs 2/kg higher than a week earlier, and the fortnight view shows a move of Rs 8/kg. Most daily changes were small, allowing buyers to plan cover without chasing abrupt revisions. In the domestic market, Indian PC prices reflected controlled movement rather than sharp repricing.

Looking back to Jan 17, 2026, the month change is Rs 9/kg, while the three-month comparison to Nov 19, 2025 shows a move of Rs 9/kg. Against Aug 21, 2025, the six-month change is Rs 5/kg, and the year-on-year comparison to Feb 17, 2025 stands at Rs 18/kg. Recent trading has ranged from near Rs 218/kg to around Rs 228/kg, helping buyers map where current values sit on the broader curve.

For teams benchmarking PC prices in India, the latest week keeps attention on how reliably the market holds the current reference without widening short-term swings. Internal checks can use the 3M and 6M anchors to stress-test budget assumptions and compare supplier offers on a like-for-like basis. Indian PC prices remains the core input for procurement dashboards that need verified domestic markers, including weekly deltas and month-to-date context, pc, pc prices, polycarbonate market, commodity update, market trend, price increase, recent high, price trend, petrochemicals

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MEG posts a small weekly gain in Mumbai

MEG recorded a modest weekly increase, offering a clearer reference for near-term replenishment decisions. The latest assessment was Rs 47.25/kg on 17 February 2026 in Mumbai, up Rs 1.00/kg from the prior week. For buyers monitoring Indian Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) prices, the move is notable for its size: small, but consistent with a firmer month view.

Compared with a fortnight ago, MEG is Rs 0.75/kg higher than Rs 46.50/kg. The month view shows a gain of Rs 2.75/kg from Rs 44.50/kg, indicating February levels have improved versus late January. Over three months, MEG is up Rs 0.75/kg from Rs 46.50/kg, while the six-month comparison is softer by Rs 3.50/kg from Rs 50.75/kg. Recent markers define a high near Rs 47.50/kg and a low near Rs 43.00/kg, placing today’s number near the upper end of the recent span without exceeding it. MEG prices in India remain inside that recent corridor, even as the latest weekly change turned positive. Year on year, the assessment is lower by Rs 9.25/kg from Rs 56.50/kg, meg, meg prices, mono ethylene glycol, chemical market, commodity update, weekly gain, mumbai marker, price trend, petrochemicals.

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 Mixed Xylene ends the week unchanged at Kandla

Mixed Xylene finished the latest weekly assessment unchanged, keeping near-term planning stable for buyers who track weekly replacement costs. The close held at Rs 75.50/kg on 17 February 2026 at Kandla, matching the prior week’s level and extending a short patch of quiet daily updates. For teams watching Indian Mixed Xylene prices, the unchanged week stands out against the wider movement seen across the past quarter.

The fortnight comparison shows a mild softening to Rs 75.50/kg from Rs 76.25/kg, a slip of Rs 0.75/kg. On a month view, Mixed Xylene is higher by Rs 1.50/kg from Rs 74.00/kg, indicating February levels have improved versus late January. The three-month reference remains softer, down Rs 3.00/kg from Rs 78.50/kg, while the six-month comparison is firmer by Rs 5.00/kg from Rs 70.50/kg. Recent markers show a high near Rs 83.00/kg and a low near Rs 73.50/kg, framing current values closer to the lower side of the recent span. Mixed Xylene prices in India continue to trade inside that broader corridor even as weekly movement has narrowed. A year-on-year comparison is higher by Rs 6.00/kg versus Rs 69.50/kg, mixed xylene, mixed xylene prices, aromatics, chemical market, commodity update, weekly close, unchanged prices, kandla marker, petrochemicals

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PET pauses, keeping gains in place

PET ended the week on a steadier footing, with the latest assessment at Rs 99/kg on Feb 17, 2026. That is Rs 0/kg higher than a week earlier, and the fortnight view shows a move of Rs 1/kg. Most daily changes were small, allowing buyers to plan cover without chasing abrupt revisions. In the domestic market, Indian PET prices reflected controlled movement rather than sharp repricing.

Looking back to Jan 17, 2026, the month change is Rs -2/kg, while the three-month comparison to Nov 19, 2025 shows a move of Rs 34/kg. Against Aug 21, 2025, the six-month change is Rs 5/kg, and the year-on-year comparison to Feb 17, 2025 stands at Rs -1/kg. Recent trading has ranged from near Rs 65/kg to around Rs 103/kg, helping buyers map where current values sit on the broader curve.

For teams benchmarking PET prices in India, the latest week keeps attention on how reliably the market holds the current reference without widening short-term swings. Internal checks can use the 3M and 6M anchors to stress-test budget assumptions and compare supplier offers on a like-for-like basis. Indian PET prices remains the core input for procurement dashboards that need verified domestic markers, including weekly deltas and month-to-date context, pet, pet prices, polymer market, commodity update, market trend, price pause, gains intact, price trend, petrochemicals.

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