SAIL records highest-ever December sales of 2.1 million tonnes
Steel Authority of India Limited reported on 5 January 2026 provisional sales of 2.1 million tonnes in December 2025, its best December ever and about 37% higher than December 2024.
Summary
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna CPSE, reported on 5 January 2026 provisional sales of 2.1 million tonnes (MT) in December 2025, its best-ever December and about 37% more than the 1.5 MT sold in December 2024. SAIL's April–December 2025 sales reached 14.7 MT (provisional), about 17% higher than 12.6 MT a year earlier. The company credited a focus on customer deliveries and noted significant inventory reduction.
Key facts
- Company
- SAIL — Maharatna CPSE, Ministry of Steel
- December 2025 sales
- 2.1 MT (provisional), +37% (1.5 MT in Dec 2024)
- April–December 2025
- 14.7 MT, +17% (12.6 MT a year earlier)
- Reported
- 5 January 2026
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What were SAIL's provisional sales in December 2025, its highest-ever December figure?
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Correct answer: B — 2.1 million tonnes
PIB (Ministry of Steel): SAIL clocked provisional sales of 2.1 MT in December 2025, about 37% above 1.5 MT in December 2024.
Which status does Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) hold among central public sector enterprises, as stated in its January 2026 sales release?
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Correct answer: C — Maharatna
PIB (Ministry of Steel): SAIL is described as a Maharatna CPSE.