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West Asia conflict to marginally impact steel prices: SAIL chairman

State-owned SAIL expects the ongoing West Asia crisis to have only a marginal impact on its steel prices and is establishing alternative shipping routes to ensure the uninterrupted supply of raw material from the region, a top company executive said. The company buys raw materials, such as limestone from Dubai, Ashok Panda, the newly appointed Chairman of the steel major said. "So far as SAIL is concerned, we will have some impact with respect to the fluxes, limestone, et cetera, which we are buying from Dubai. So, the landed cost, the CFR (cost and freight) cost is going to go up, because it was around USD 23-24, now it will be around USD 35," the official said in reply to a question related to the impact of the West Asia crisis. But overall, in sellable steel, its impact will be hardly Rs 100 or Rs 200, the chairman said. Panda also said that in times of crisis, the availability of raw materials is crucial rather than their cost, for uninterrupted operations, and that SAIL is ...

West Asia conflict to marginally impact steel prices: SAIL chairman
Updated On : 31 May 2026 | 10:33 AM IST

Rourkela steel plant signs deal with GAIL for uninterrupted PNG supply

The SAIL-owned plant has partnered with GAIL to secure alternative fuel supplies amid propane shortages linked to the West Asia crisis

Rourkela steel plant signs deal with GAIL for uninterrupted PNG supply
Updated On : 28 May 2026 | 8:46 PM IST

SAIL to invest over ₹35,000 crore in expansion over next two years

SAIL plans to spend over Rs 35,000 crore over the next two years on capacity expansion projects at its IISCO, Bokaro and Bhilai steel plants

SAIL to invest over ₹35,000 crore in expansion over next two years
Updated On : 21 May 2026 | 8:31 PM IST

Stocks to watch today: Tata Steel, SAIL, ITC Hotels, Power Grid, Coal India

Stocks to Watch today, May 18, 2026: Tata Steel, Adani Ports, Coal India, SAIL, and Balrampur Chini are some of the key stocks to watch today

Stocks to watch today: Tata Steel, SAIL, ITC Hotels, Power Grid, Coal India
Updated On : 18 May 2026 | 8:25 AM IST

SAIL, Kaynes, Dixon: How to trade these buzzing stocks? Ajit Mishra decodes

Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking expects SAIL to rally to ₹240, and Dixon Technologies past ₹13,000-mark; whereas, he cautions Kaynes Technology could crack to ₹2,500 if it breaks key support.

SAIL, Kaynes, Dixon: How to trade these buzzing stocks? Ajit Mishra decodes
Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

Ashok Kumar Panda takes charge as SAIL chief, targets 35 MTPA capacity

Ashok Kumar Panda has assumed charge as chairman and managing director of SAIL, with a focus on expansion, raw material security and value-added steel

Ashok Kumar Panda takes charge as SAIL chief, targets 35 MTPA capacity
Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 7:58 PM IST

BHEL, SAIL hit multi-year highs, gain up to 39% in 1-mth; more upside left?

Analysts at JM Financial Institutional Securities have pegged an upside target of ₹393 per share on BHEL; whereas Axis Securities expects SAIL to rally toward ₹200-mark.

BHEL, SAIL hit multi-year highs, gain up to 39% in 1-mth; more upside left?
Updated On : 27 Apr 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

SAIL hits 15-year high, up 17% so far in April; brokerages remain upbeat

Analysts believe SAIL is expected to deliver improved performance ahead, driven by safeguard duty-led steel price hikes, favourable demand tailwinds, and a focus on cost optimization.

SAIL hits 15-year high, up 17% so far in April; brokerages remain upbeat
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 10:57 AM IST

SAIL steel powers INS Taragiri, strengthening defence indigenisation

SAIL supplies 4,000 tonnes of specialised steel for INS Taragiri, strengthening India's naval shipbuilding capabilities and advancing defence indigenisation under Project 17A

SAIL steel powers INS Taragiri, strengthening defence indigenisation
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 8:46 PM IST

SAIL's Rourkela plant posts record output across key units in FY26

Rourkela Steel Plant achieves record output across key units and improves efficiency metrics, driven by higher capacity utilisation and operational stability in FY26

SAIL's Rourkela plant posts record output across key units in FY26
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 12:08 AM IST

SAIL chief Amarendu Prakash resigns; Krishna Kumar Singh gets interim role

Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) Chairman and Managing Director Amarendu Prakash has resigned from his post, effective April 2, following approval from the steel ministry, a regulatory filing said. In the interim, company's Director (Personnel) Krishna Kumar Singh has been given additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director for three months from April 2 to July 1, 2026 or until a regular incumbent joins or until further orders, whichever is earlier, as per a steel ministry order. In a filing to the BSE, SAIL said that Prakash tendered his resignation notice to the ministry on January 2. "The Competent Authority has approved his resignation from the post of Chairman and Managing Director, SAIL w.e.f. 1 April 2026. Accordingly, Amarendu Prakash, Chairman and Managing Director, SAIL has ceased to be a member of the SAIL Board, w.e.f. 1 April, 2026," the filing said. In his resignation letter to the government, he said, "I request for an early release and commensurate notice

SAIL chief Amarendu Prakash resigns; Krishna Kumar Singh gets interim role
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

Mid, smallcap indices bleed; Firstcry, Voltas, SAIL, Paytm crash up to 8%

Shares of midcap and smallcap companies came under pressure on Monday as Rising tensions between the US-Israel and Iran have raised concerns about potential disruptions to global oil supply

Mid, smallcap indices bleed; Firstcry, Voltas, SAIL, Paytm crash up to 8%
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 11:01 AM IST

SAIL an attractive risk-reward play, says ICICI Direct; sees 33% upside

SAIL share price target: ICICI Direct said that SAIL trades at a lucrative valuation vs peers with a healthy balance sheet. The brokerage has assigned 'Buy' call for a target of ₹200

SAIL an attractive risk-reward play, says ICICI Direct; sees 33% upside
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 9:00 AM IST

Nifty Metal tanks 4% as West Asia tensions spike: Here's what analysts say

Metal shares declined on Wednesday, following weakness in global markets and a broad-based risk-off sentiment triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia

Nifty Metal tanks 4% as West Asia tensions spike: Here's what analysts say
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 11:11 AM IST

SAIL hits 20-mth high, gains 4%; Emkay Global lifts TP, expects 21% upside

Steel Authority of India (SAIL) jumped 3.9 per cent to ₹167.20, the highest level since June 3, 2024, on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) today.

SAIL hits 20-mth high, gains 4%; Emkay Global lifts TP, expects 21% upside
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 3:30 PM IST

SAIL moves court after CCI flags suspected cartelisation in steel industry

SAIL has sought detailed findings from the CCI after the regulator indicated suspicion of cartelisation among major steelmakers, prompting the PSU to initiate legal steps

SAIL moves court after CCI flags suspected cartelisation in steel industry
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 10:05 PM IST

Q3 results: Nestle India, NTPC, SAIL, Ambuja Cements, 153 others on Jan 30

Q3FY26 company results: Firms including Power Grid Corporation of India, Bajaj Auto, Bank of Baroda, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care are also to release their October-December earnings today

Q3 results: Nestle India, NTPC, SAIL, Ambuja Cements, 153 others on Jan 30
Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 9:19 AM IST

SAIL rallies 3%, hits 18-month high in subdued market; here's why

Steel companies are expected to deliver a robust 8-10% volume CAGR over FY25-28E, driven by strong domestic demand and capex, with safeguard duties supporting profitability, believe analysts.

SAIL rallies 3%, hits 18-month high in subdued market; here's why
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 10:56 AM IST

Leading steelmakers colluded to fix prices, finds antitrust probe

CCI has sought financial statements to calculate penalties

Leading steelmakers colluded to fix prices, finds antitrust probe
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

CCI finds Tata Steel, JSW, SAIL, 25 others guilty of steel price collusion

The CCI probe into the steel industry began in 2021 after builders alleged nine firms colluded to restrict steel supply and hike prices in a criminal case

CCI finds Tata Steel, JSW, SAIL, 25 others guilty of steel price collusion
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 2:33 PM IST