India, July 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Steel Authority of India Limited 's ( SAIL ) performance in the first quarter of FY 2026-27 is not just about the significant jump in profits compared to the previous year , but about how financial prudence and operational foresight have combined to deliver this result . Commenting on SAIL 's strong performance in the first quarter of FY 2026-27 , Chairman and Managing Director Dr. Ashok Kumar Panda said , " This performance reflects the strength of SAIL 's integrated strategy . Although global disruptions due to instability in the Middle East posed challenges , we demonstrated resilience through a combination of financial prudence and proactive operational measures . This quarter 's performance reflects a conscious effort towards improving efficiency . Equally important was the company 's disciplined approach to cash flow management , strict financial controls , and improved working capital processes . " "
Elaborating on the prudent financial management strategy adopted by SAIL , he further said , " During the first quarter , the company limited borrowings and reduced borrowing costs through better management of its long - term financial standing and cash flow and debt . Liquidity remained strong , and both the debt - equity ratio and net debt - EBITDA profile improved significantly , highlighting SAIL 's success in minimizing borrowing risk while maintaining profitability . "
The first quarter of FY 2026-27 reflects progress in the company 's product mix and investment priorities . The proportion of finished steel in the company 's total salable steel improved to 89 % in Q1 FY 2026-27 from 86 % in the same period last year ( CPLY ) . This reflects the gradually decreasing proportion of semi - finished steel ( semis ) in the company 's total product basket . The percentage of value - added steel dispatches by the company also increased by 7.5 % in Q1 FY 2026-27 compared to the same period last year ( CPLY ) , reinforcing SAIL 's focus on quality - led growth .Additionally , CAPEX ( Capital Expenditure ) reached Rs. 2,575 crore , exceeding the target of Rs. 2,306 crore , underlining the company 's strong commitment to strategic investments and proactive allocation of resources towards capacity expansion and modernisation .
The quarter also demonstrated SAIL 's ability to translate strategic planning into operational resilience . Blast furnace productivity improved , steelmaking economics were strengthened through optimised consumption of ferro - alloys and fluxes , and scheduled capital repairs were proactively completed ahead of schedule to ensure stability in the coming quarters . Dr. Panda further elaborated , " Our focus on operational foresight ensured uninterrupted performance despite supply chain disruptions . While limestone requirements were met through a balanced mix of indigenous and external sources , alternative propane gas arrangements maintained continuity . "
खनन कार्यों पर विशेष ध्यान देने से, SAIL की कैप्टिव खदानों की पूरी क्षमता का उपयोग करने में महत्वपूर्ण परिणाम मिले। लौह अयस्क (iron ore) के बढ़े हुए उत्पादन ने कंपनी को कच्चे माल की अपनी आंतरिक जरूरतों की सारी आवश्यकता को पूरा करने के साथ-साथ घरेलू बाजार में सरप्लस अयस्क बेचने में भी सक्षम बनाया। परिणामस्वरूप, वित्त वर्ष 2026-27 की पहली तिमाही के दौरान लौह अयस्क की बिक्री में पिछले वर्ष की समान अवधि की तुलना में 269% की प्रभावशाली वृद्धि दर्ज की गई। इस असाधारण प्रदर्शन ने कंपनी के शुद्ध लाभ (bottom line) को बढ़ाने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई है और सेल के एकीकृत व्यापार मॉडल (integrated business model) की रणनीतिक ताकत को रेखांकित किया, जिसमें खनन और इस्पात मूल्य श्रृंखला (steel value chain) में मूल्य सृजन सीधे तौर पर बेहतर प्रचालन और वित्तीय प्रदर्शन में तब्दील होता है।
Overall , these developments underline how SAIL is not only providing financial strength but also reshaping its product portfolio and investing in future - ready infrastructure - thereby laying the foundation for SAIL 's continued competitiveness in a volatile global environment .
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