30 OCT 2025 | New Delhi
The state-owned Maharatna company, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), has announced its financial results for the first half of the financial year 2025–26, showing solid growth and improved profitability.
Despite challenges in steel pricing, SAIL maintained steady production and achieved higher sales and profit through strong operational performance and cost control measures.
Key Highlights
- Crude Steel Production: 9.50 million tonnes (almost unchanged from 9.46 MT last year)
- Sales Volume: Up 16.7%, reaching 9.46 million tonnes
- Revenue from Operations: Increased to ₹52,625 crore (from ₹48,672 crore)
- Profit After Tax (PAT): Rose by about 32%, touching ₹1,112 crore
- Debt: Reduced to ₹26,427 crore, showing SAIL’s focus on financial discipline
Financial Performance (Standalone)
| Parameter | H1 FY25 | H1 FY26 |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Steel Production (MT) | 9.46 | 9.50 |
| Sales Volume (MT) | 8.11 | 9.46 |
| Revenue from Operations (₹ Cr) | 48,672 | 52,625 |
| EBITDA (₹ Cr) | 5,593 | 5,754 |
| Profit Before Tax (₹ Cr) | 1,127 | 1,443 |
| Profit After Tax (₹ Cr) | 844 | 1,112 |
CMD’s Statement
Speaking about the company’s performance, SAIL CMD said that the results show the company’s consistency and strength across both operational and financial fronts.
“With high capacity use, better efficiency, and strong teamwork, we achieved higher sales even in a challenging global market. Our focus on cost control and operational efficiency has led to robust financial results,” he said.
He added that as India moves towards a low-carbon economy, SAIL is committed to contributing through sustainable practices, product diversification, customer-focused strategies, digital transformation, and future expansion plans.
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)
