State-owned steel major Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has recorded its highest-ever sales for the month of December, posting a provisional sales volume of 2.1 million tonnes in December 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of around 37 per cent, according to an official statement issued on Monday.
The sales performance marks a sharp increase from 1.5 million tonnes sold in December 2024 and represents the company’s best-ever showing for the month. The growth was achieved across multiple product categories and sales channels, alongside a significant reduction in inventory levels.
SAIL said the strong performance was driven by a sustained focus on timely customer deliveries and renewed branding initiatives undertaken in recent months.
The December performance has helped the Maharatna public sector enterprise maintain its growth momentum in the current financial year. During the April–December period of FY26, SAIL’s provisional sales volume stood at 14.7 million tonnes, registering a growth of about 17 per cent compared to 12.6 million tonnes recorded during the corresponding period last year.
Apart from steady gains in the domestic market, the company also reported a notable rise in export volumes, reflecting its expanding presence in global markets.
The company said the consistent improvement underscores its strengthened market position, customer-centric approach and operational efficiency. SAIL added that the record-breaking sales across both domestic and international markets reinforce its standing among India’s leading steel producers and are expected to further enhance its position among major global steel companies.
