SAIL posts strong sequential recovery in Q4 FY25, charts growth momentum for the year ahead

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full financial year ending March 31, 2025, reporting a sharp sequential improvement in key financial and operational metrics. The company’s Q4 performance reflects its ability to regain growth momentum in the latter part of the year, setting a steady foundation for FY26, despite ongoing global trade uncertainties.

Q4 Performance Signals Growth Rebound: In the fourth quarter of FY25, SAIL achieved crude steel production of 5.09 million tonnes, marginally higher than the 5.02 million tonnes produced during the same period last year and a significant improvement over 4.63 million tonnes in Q3 FY25.
Sales volumes surged to 5.33 million tonnes, marking a notable recovery from both Q3 and Q4 of the previous year.
Revenue from operations touched ₹29,316 crore, reflecting a sequential rise from ₹24,490 crore in the previous quarter and an annual increase over ₹27,958 crore in Q4 FY24.
EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹3,781 crore, more than 50% higher than Q3 FY25’s ₹2,389 crore, indicating operational efficiencies and improved market realizations.
The company’s profit after tax (PAT) for Q4 grew to ₹1,178 crore, a 16% year-on-year rise and a sharp recovery from ₹126 crore in Q3 FY25.
Full-Year FY25: Stable Operations Amid External Challenges:
For the financial year 2024-25, SAIL reported crude steel production of 19.17 million tonnes, maintaining levels similar to FY24. Sales volumes increased to 17.89 million tonnes, up from 17.02 million tonnes a year ago.
Annual revenue from operations stood at ₹1,02,478 crore, while net profit for the year reached ₹2,148 crore.

Dividend Declaration Reflects Shareholder Commitment:The Board of Directors proposed a final dividend of ₹1.60 per share (face value ₹10), reinforcing the company’s commitment to rewarding shareholders amid consistent operational delivery.

Commenting on the results, Amarendu Prakash, Chairman and Managing Director of SAIL, said, “Our Q4 performance marks a clear turnaround from earlier quarters, and underlines our operational resilience and ability to quickly realign with market conditions. Despite ongoing global trade headwinds and import pressures, SAIL’s steady sequential improvement signals readiness for a stronger FY26.”
He added, “With supportive government infrastructure policies and rising domestic steel demand, we are well positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities. Our strategic priorities remain firmly centered on innovation, cost leadership, and planned capacity expansion in alignment with the National Steel Policy.”