We are delighted to be returning to India to host the LME Mumbai Forum 2025 on Monday 27 January.
The free-to-attend event is for members of the region’s metals and trading community. The afternoon will be filled with engaging presentations, debate and updates.
Please see preliminary agenda below. Timings subject to change.
Agenda
13.00 - Registration and welcome lunch
An optional education course starts at 13.15 conducted by Prem Nath.
14.30 - Welcome and LME update
Robin Martin, Head of Market Development, LME
14.45 - Macroeconomic outlook
Mangesh Soman, Chief Economist, JSW Steel Ltd
15.15 - Metals debate
Moderator: Yang Liu, Senior Vice President, Market Development, LME
Speakers:
- Piyush Agarwal, Head, Price Risk Management, Hindalco
- Anuj Bareja, Founder & Managing Director, Asier Metals Private Ltd
- Darren Rees, Executive Director, Head of Metal Sales MENA, Marex
- Viral Shah, President and Head of Brokerage, 360 One Wealth
16.00 - Ferrous scrap and its role in decarbonisation
Shivani Singh, Associate Regional Pricing Director, Metals-EMEA, S&P Global Insight
16.15 - Modernising the LME: Supporting the Indian community with simplification and efficient access
Moderator: Joe Vu, Head of Financial Sales, Asia, LME
Speakers:
- DK Aggarwal, Chairman & Managing Director, SMC Capital Ltd
- Daniel Hui, Director and Head of Sales, BANDS Financial
- Mrugank Paranjape, Managing Partner, MCQube
- Kiran Jani, Head of Technical and Derivative Research Desk, Jainam Broking Limited
16.45 - Closing remarks
Sponsorship opportunities for the Forum are available - please contact the LME Events team to find out more.
Key information
Event: LME Mumbai Forum 2025
Location: The Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai
Date: Monday 27 January 2025
Time: 13:00 - 16:30
Sponsorship packages
Sponsorship packages are also available.
Download our sponsorships information pack for full details.