SAIL to export 10% of total output to new markets in Africa, Asia

Steel giant to target higher volumes, deeper reach in retail sales; will also work to improve logistics

Public sector giant Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) is looking to ramp up its presence in the global markets through exports. Ten per cent of SAIL’s saleable steel production will be targeted for the new markets overseas, including Africa, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, a company executive said.

“SAIL is also streamlining its channel management to address the needs of customers in untapped geographies. In the times to come, SAIL would focus on retail sales with higher volumes and deeper reach along with exploring effective ways of transportation and logistics,’’ SAIL chairman P K Singh said. SAIL’s new