SAIL Q1 Results: Net profit slumps 93% YoY to Rs 11 crore on weak pricing, exceptional item

The steel maker had an exceptional loss of Rs 312 crore. The state-owned steel company reported a 3% year-on-year increase in steel sales during the quarter, reaching 4.01 million tonnes. Despite a slight 1.5% decrease in revenue to Rs 23,998 crore, the company's core operations remained strong with a 15% rise in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) to Rs 2,420 crore.