THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
ROURKELA,
JULY 6, 2026
Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), a unit of Steel
Authority of India Limited (SAIL), has further strengthened its focus on
special steels and value-added products, driving higher volumes and improved margins
during June 2026 as well as the first quarter (April–June) of the current
financial year.
In June, RSP produced
3,67,818 tonnes of saleable steel, with special steels accounting for 41.4 per
cent of the total output, underscoring the plant’s continued transition towards
high-value products. Total dispatches during the month stood at 3,43,218
tonnes, of which special steels constituted 44.4 per cent, reflecting strong
market acceptance and efficient logistics for premium, higher-margin grades.
During the first
quarter of the financial year, RSP produced 10,48,063 tonnes of saleable steel,
with special steels contributing around 40 per cent of the total output.
Dispatches during the same period comprised nearly 41 per cent of total
production, indicating a balanced movement of both standard and premium-grade
products.
The New Plate Mill
registered a robust 14.8 per cent growth in special-steel production, driven by
enhanced process efficiencies and a carefully planned product mix. The
performance further reinforces RSP’s capability to cater to specialised
customer segments and strengthen its position in the value-added steel market.
RSP’s sustained emphasis on special-steel production and timely dispatches forms part of its long-term strategy to move up the value chain, enhance net margins, improve realisation per tonne through a premium product portfolio, deepen customer relationships, and optimise production and logistics to reduce inventory levels and working capital requirements.
The intensified focus on special steels and value-added products is delivering tangible results in both production and dispatch performance. These gains reflect operational excellence, disciplined product planning and strong market engagement. RSP remains committed to expanding the production of high-margin steel grades, further strengthening its contribution to SAIL’s overall profitability and long-term growth.
