JSW, Steel Authority post higher output

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| Although a rise in production was seen across all segments, production of galvanised products saw a dip in production by 7 per cent at 60,000 tonne. |
| The company continued to increase its production despite a fire at its Vijayanagar plant. The plant which produces 3.8 MTPA was downsized by 20 per cent due to the fire. Work on re-commissioning the furnace is under way and is expected to be on stream in April. |
| Meanwhile, Steel Authority of India (SAIL), the country's biggest steelmaker, produced 5 per cent more steel in the eleven months ended February as demand rose from makers of autos and appliances. Production advanced to 11.4 million tonne from 10.9 million tonne, Steel Minister Ram Vilas Paswan told reporters in New Delhi today. |
First Published: Mar 06 2007 | 12:00 AM IST