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Steel Authority of India Limited reports record August production and sales
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) reported record production levels for August 2026. The state-owned company achieved its highest-ever August output for hot metal, crude steel, and saleable steel.
Crude steel production rose 8% year-on-year to 1.68 million tonnes, while hot metal production increased 9% to 1.78 million tonnes. Overall steel sales grew 13% year-on-year to 1.871 million tonnes, driven by demand in Tier-1 and Tier-2 retail markets. Additionally, the company reported a reduction in borrowings of ₹870 crore.
In the railway sector, SAIL's supplies to Indian Railways increased by 5% to 1.23 lakh tonnes, with long rail supplies reaching a monthly high of 1.12 lakh tonnes, an 11% increase over the previous year.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] SAIL achieved its highest-ever August output of hot metal, crude steel, and saleable steel in August 2026. businessnewsweek.in · businessnewsthisweek.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] SAIL's crude steel production increased 8% year-on-year to 1.68 million tonnes in August. businessnewsweek.in · businessnewsthisweek.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] SAIL's borrowings decreased by ₹870 crore. businessnewsweek.in · businessnewsthisweek.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Overall steel sales for SAIL surged 13% year-on-year to 1.871 million tonnes. businessnewsweek.in · businessnewsthisweek.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rail supplies to Indian Railways increased 5% to 1.23 lakh tonnes. businessnewsweek.in · businessnewsthisweek.com