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LAB recorded a minor decline in Kandla this week, extending the softer tone seen over the past fortnight. Indian LAB prices closed at Rs 325.00/kg, reflecting a Rs 3.00/kg weekly fall and a Rs 5.00/kg decline over the fortnight. The product, however, continues to trade near recent high levels.

The monthly comparison remains firm, with prices higher by Rs 30.00/kg. Over three months, LAB has risen by Rs 177.00/kg from Rs 148.00/kg, while the six-month increase stands at Rs 188.25/kg. Indian LAB prices are still well above earlier lows near Rs 127.00/kg recorded around one year ago. LAB prices in India are currently moving between support near Rs 320.00/kg and resistance near Rs 330.00/kg, keeping the market in a tight monitoring range, LAB Prices, Linear Alkyl Benzene, Chemical Market, Market Support, Petrochemicals, Commodity Trading.

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Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB) bulk at Kandla closed 02 Mar 2026 at Rs 152.5/kg, up Rs 2.5/kg from Rs 150.0/kg a week earlier. The weekly tone stayed firm and kept the market aligned with the upper end of recent prints, while the short-run structure remained orderly.

The fortnight comparison also shows a Rs 2.5/kg gain versus Rs 150.0/kg. On a one-month basis, the marker is slightly higher by Rs 0.5/kg compared with Rs 152.0/kg, indicating that the latest uplift is visible but not abrupt in the month view. Indian Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB) prices also remain higher on longer anchors: Rs 20.0/kg above the three-month reference of Rs 132.5/kg and Rs 22.5/kg above the six-month reference of Rs 130.0/kg. The year-on-year comparison shows the market Rs 17.0/kg higher than Rs 135.5/kg.

Range markers place the market near the recent high around Rs 152.5/kg and close to the lower end of recent trading near Rs 147.0/kg, keeping the latest print at the top of the recent corridor. Indian Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB) prices can be benchmarked against these stated references, while Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB) prices in India remain supported by the stronger three- and six-month comparisons, Kandla LAB, LAB Prices, Edges Up, Weekly Marker, Kandla Market, Petrochemicals, Price Trend.

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LAB prices in the domestic market advanced again this week, adding to gains built steadily over the past month. Indian LAB prices rose by Rs 4/kg to Rs 149/kg, reaching the highest point seen in recent trading. The move continues a gradual upward trend, with weekly changes becoming more visible compared with the quieter conditions observed in December.

From a monthly perspective, the improvement is more pronounced. Prices have climbed from lows near Rs 130.25/kg to current levels, reflecting sustained firmness rather than a short-lived spike. While values are now at the top of the recent range, the advance has occurred in measured steps, keeping volatility under control. Compared with three months ago, the domestic market is clearly firmer, underscoring the broader strengthening trend even as trading remains orderly.

This structure provides clearer benchmarks for market participants assessing near-term positions. Indian LAB prices are supported near Rs 130.25/kg and face resistance around Rs 149/kg, defining the current operating range. LAB prices in India are therefore being closely tracked as they consolidate gains at higher levels, keeping procurement strategies focused on managing exposure within a firm but stable market,LAB Prices, Linear Alkyl Benzene, Detergent Chemicals, Surfactant Market, Monthly Gains, Chemical Pricing, Petrochemical Market, Industry Update, Commodity Trends.

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LAB bulk prices into Kandla closed this week at Rs 135/kg, unchanged from last week but Rs 2.5/kg above the earlier fortnight level around Rs 132.5/kg. The mild upward tone illustrates how Indian LAB prices have been firming gradually without breaking the broader domestic structure. The month view shows a modest Rs 1/kg rise from roughly Rs 134/kg, keeping the tone constructive but controlled.

Throughout the latest 30 days, LAB moved between Rs 132.5/kg and Rs 135/kg, with the most recent close resting at the top of this band. The three-month comparison positions LAB about Rs 8/kg below earlier-quarter levels near Rs 143/kg, framing the current firmness within a longer-term easing cycle. The six-month reference places prices about Rs 2/kg above mid-year readings around Rs 133/kg, consistent with the recent fortnight firming. During this period, Indian LAB prices maintained stable upward pressure, and LAB prices in India traded within a structure anchored by support near Rs 132.5/kg and resistance close to Rs 135/kg, LAB, LAB Prices, Domestic Trading, Commodity Markets, Base Metals, Industrial Metals, Market Trends, Price Stability.Read the full verified update on IndianPetrochem.com.