Current SAIL Share Price
As of 09 May 2025, 15:30:02 IST, the Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) Share Price on the NSE was Rs 108.85. The SAIL Stock Price Today saw a slight decrease of 0.36% compared to its opening price for the day. SAIL, a major public sector steel producer in India, trades under the symbol SAIL on both the NSE (SAIL NSE) and BSE (SAIL BSE). For the most current, regularly updated SAIL share price, please refer to the live ticker section located above on this page. That section provides a real-time SAIL share price summary, including the day's high/low and the 52-week high/low.
SAIL Share Returns Performance
The historical returns for Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) as of early May 2025 are as follows:
- 1 Week: -6.08% (based on 5-day trading as of May 9, 2025)
- 1 Month: +8.44% (as of May 8, 2025)
- 3 Months: +8.08% (as of May 8, 2025)
- 1 Year: -29.11% (as of May 8, 2025)
- 5 Years: +300.28% (as of May 8, 2025)
(Returns data based on INDmoney and TradingView, reflecting performance up to May 8-9, 2025)
An analysis of SAIL Returns shows recent negative pressure in the past week, but positive performance over the 1-month and 3-month periods. The Steel Authority of India stock price has seen a significant decline over the past year. However, the SAIL share price history over a 5-year horizon indicates very strong returns, highlighting a substantial recovery and growth from earlier lows. As detailed in the interactive charts and data section above on this webpage, you can explore the share price chart and analyse its returns generated over various specific time frames.
Latest News Impacting SAIL Share Price
Several recent developments and market conditions have been influencing the SAIL Share Price:
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Financial Performance (Q3 FY25 & Q4 FY25 Outlook):
- SAIL reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 126 crore for the third quarter of FY25 (ending December 31, 2024). Revenue from Operations for Q3 FY25 stood at Rs 24,490 crore. The company noted a challenging steel market during Q3, with declining prices and increased cheap imports impacting performance.
- Market analysts had anticipated a stronger performance in Q4 FY25, driven by expected recovery in sales volume and potentially better margins due to lower coking coal costs. The official Q4 FY25 results are awaited by investors.
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Operational Developments and Strategy:
- SAIL is taking steps to secure raw material supplies, including plans to import coking coal from Mongolia (news reported in early May 2025).
- The company continues its focus on long-term capacity expansion, aiming to reach a crude steel capacity of 35.65 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) by 2031.
- SAIL is also committed to decarbonization and has signed MoUs with international partners like BHP and John Cockerill to explore greener steelmaking technologies.
- A new Director (Finance) was appointed on May 1, 2025.
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Steel Sector Dynamics and Government Policies:
- Global steel demand is projected for a modest recovery in 2025, with India expected to lead demand growth. This is a positive indicator for domestic steel producers.
- However, the domestic steel industry faces challenges from cheap imports. The potential impact of international trade policies, such as US tariffs on steel, could shift global trade flows and increase India's vulnerability to such imports, as highlighted by SAIL's Chairman in April 2025.
- Domestic demand, driven by government focus on infrastructure development, remains a key supportive factor for the sail share value.
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Dividend Information:
- SAIL has a history of paying dividends. For the financial year 2023-24, dividends were declared. Investors will be looking towards the announcement of Q4 FY25 results for any final dividend declaration for the financial year 2024-25.
These SAIL share news items, encompassing financial results, operational strategies, and broader sector trends, are crucial for understanding the stock's performance.
Conclusion on SAIL Stock Price
The SAIL Stock Price has demonstrated significant volatility, with substantial long-term gains over five years contrasting with a notable decline in the past year and recent weekly pressure. The company's performance in Q3 FY25 was impacted by challenging market conditions, although expectations for Q4 FY25 were more optimistic. The Steel Authority of India stock price outlook will heavily depend on the actual Q4 results, global and domestic steel prices, the effectiveness of its expansion and modernization plans, and government policies related to the steel sector, including import duties. Analyst ratings are currently mixed, with many suggesting a 'Hold' position, reflecting the uncertainties and opportunities in the steel market.