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SAIL sales rise 14% to 12.7 million tonnes in April–November 2025

The Ministry of Steel said on 13 December 2025 that Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) sold 12.7 million tonnes in April–November 2025, up 14% from 11.1 million tonnes a year earlier.

Summary

The Ministry of Steel said on 13 December 2025 that Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) sold 12.7 million tonnes of steel in April–November 2025, 14% more than the 11.1 million tonnes sold in the same period a year earlier. SAIL's sales in November 2025 grew 27% year on year, with retail sales up 69% to 0.14 million tonnes, and SAIL was the country's highest seller of TMT bars during the month. SAIL's retail channel sales in April–November 2025 rose 13% to 0.97 million tonnes.

Key facts

Released
13 December 2025
April–Nov 2025 sales
12.7 MT, up 14% from 11.1 MT
November 2025
Sales up 27%; retail up 69% to 0.14 MT
TMT bars
Highest seller in India in November 2025
Retail, April–Nov
0.97 MT, up 13%

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1 Advanced

What were SAIL's total sales in April–November 2025, as reported on 13 December 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 12.7 million tonnes

PIB 2203613: SAIL sold 12.7 MT in April–November 2025, up 14% from 11.1 MT in the corresponding period last year.

Q2 Advanced

By how much did SAIL's retail sales grow in November 2025 compared with November 2024?

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Correct answer: D — 69%

PIB 2203613: retail sales surged 69% to 0.14 MT in November 2025 from 0.084 MT; overall November sales grew 27%.

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