SAIL records best-ever August output and 13% sales growth
On 4 September 2026, Steel Authority of India Limited reported its best-ever August production, with crude steel up 8% to 1.68 MT and sales up 13% to 1.871 MT.
Summary
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) reported on 4 September 2026 its best-ever August output of hot metal, crude steel and saleable steel. SAIL's crude steel production in August 2026 rose 8% to 1.68 million tonnes (MT), and hot metal rose 9% to 1.78 MT. Total sales were 1.871 MT, up 13% from 1.654 MT a year earlier, and cash collections grew 23%. Rail supplies to Indian Railways rose 5% to 1.23 lakh tonnes, with record long-rail supplies of 1.12 lakh tonnes.
Key facts
- Crude steel (Aug)
- 1.68 MT (+8%)
- Hot metal (Aug)
- 1.78 MT (+9%)
- Sales (Aug)
- 1.871 MT (+13%)
- Cash collections
- +23% y-o-y
- Rails
- 1.23 lakh t to Railways (+5%); long rails 1.12 lakh t (record)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was SAIL's crude steel production in August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 1.68 MT
Crude steel production grew 8% to 1.68 MT from 1.55 MT; 1.78 MT is hot metal.
By what percentage did SAIL's total sales volume grow year-on-year in August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 13%
Total sales rose 13% to 1.871 MT; cash collections grew 23%.