Steel Authority of India’s Q3 FY25 consolidated Ebitda at Rs 20.3 billion was 39% below estimate due to higher raw material costs, inventory losses, and purchases of stock in trade.
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Notably, Indian steel manufacturers are still awaiting a decision on implementation of safeguard duty on imports and a favorable outcome could drive stock re-rating. Further drop in steel prices and increase in raw material costs are key risks for SAIL.