India

SAIL CMD highlights record H1 performance, calls for sharper focus on efficiency and high-end steel

Rahul Sharma

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) Chairman and Managing Director Dr. A.K. Panda highlighted the company’s strong performance in the first half of FY27, with multiple best-ever milestones in production, sales, operational efficiency and financial discipline.

SAIL achieved its highest-ever H1 production of 10.2 MT hot metal, 9.6 MT crude steel and 8.39 MT finished steel, while high-end steel production reached around 2 MT, registering 30% growth over the corresponding period last year. The company also recorded its best-ever H1 iron ore production and sales performance.

September further strengthened the momentum, with record saleable steel sales of 1.69 MT, up 4% year-on-year. SAIL SeQR TMT sales crossed 1.5 lakh tonnes, while several products, including structurals, Plate Mill plates and GP sheets/coils, recorded their best-ever September sales.

Dr. Panda said the record achievements reflect the collective commitment of SAIL’s workforce towards efficiency, innovation and sustainable growth. He emphasised that the company’s broad-based production strength, focus on high-end steel and continued efforts towards operational and financial efficiency would help SAIL play a stronger role in India’s industrial growth.