Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) recorded its strongest-ever sales performance during the April–January period of FY 2025–26, registering a 16 per cent increase in total sales to 16.6 million tonnes (MT), compared with 14.3 MT in the corresponding period last year. This marks the highest cumulative sales achieved by the steelmaker in any April–January period.
January 2026 also emerged as the best-ever January for the company, with sales touching 1.84 MT, up from 1.68 MT in January 2025, reflecting a growth of over 10 per cent. The improved sales performance contributed to a reduction in inventory by 0.25 MT and a significant decline in borrowings during the period.
The strong showing extended across multiple operational parameters, including dispatches, cash collections and customer door-to-door deliveries. Record dispatches were achieved from plants, while door delivery volumes and warehouse sales saw notable expansion, indicating improved logistics efficiency and deeper market penetration.
The performance was driven by focused initiatives in the marketing function, combining operational efficiency with a customer centric approach. Consistent achievement of business plan targets and repeated record breaking outcomes further reinforced the company’s position in the domestic steel market.
