SAIL Reports 37% Surge in Steel Product Sales

New Delhi: State-run steel major Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has reported a sharp 37 per cent jump in steel product sales, posting its highest-ever December performance and signalling strong momentum in demand across key sectors such as infrastructure, construction and manufacturing.

According to official data, SAIL sold 2.1 million tonnes of steel products in December, a steep rise from around 1.5 million tonnes in the same month last year. The surge marks a significant milestone for the Maharatna PSU and reflects improved market conditions as well as stronger execution on the ground.

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Industry watchers attribute the robust performance to reviving domestic demand, accelerated infrastructure spending, and SAIL’s focused push on better logistics, faster deliveries and wider market outreach. The company has also benefited from improved price stability in the steel sector and policy support aimed at protecting domestic producers.

The strong December showing has lifted SAIL’s cumulative sales for the April–December period, placing the company well ahead of last year’s pace and reinforcing confidence in its full-year outlook.

Market sentiment around the steel sector has remained upbeat, with public and private players gaining from rising consumption and improved utilisation levels. Analysts say SAIL’s record sales underline its central role in meeting India’s growing steel requirements, particularly for large-scale infrastructure and strategic projects.

A flagship enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, SAIL operates some of the country’s largest integrated steel plants and supplies a wide range of products to sectors including construction, railways, defence and automotive manufacturing. The latest sales jump strengthens its position as a key driver of India’s industrial and infrastructure growth.