SAIL Posts Highest-Ever December Sales At 2.1 MT, Up 37% Year-On-Year

(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Jan 6 (KNN) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna central public sector enterprise and one of the country's leading steel producers, reported its highest-ever sales volume for the month of December, posting provisional sales of 2.1 million tonnes (MT) in December 2025.

This represents an increase of about 37 per cent over the 1.5 MT recorded in December 2024, marking the company's strongest performance for the month to date.

The December performance reflected gains across multiple product categories and sales channels, accompanied by a reduction in inventories.

According to the company, a sustained focus on customer deliveries and renewed branding initiatives also contributed to the improved outcome.

Building on this performance, SAIL maintained its growth trajectory during the April–December period of FY 2025–26, with provisional sales reaching 14.7 MT.

This indicates a growth of around 17 per cent compared to 12.6 MT achieved during the corresponding period of the previous financial year.

Alongside domestic market performance, export volumes also recorded a notable increase, pointing to a strengthening international presence.

The company stated that the consistent improvement reflects enhanced market positioning, customer-focused measures and operational efficiency.

The latest sales figures further consolidate SAIL's standing within the domestic steel sector, while also supporting its efforts to expand its footprint in global markets.

(KNN Bureau)

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