Steel Authority of India Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026.
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SAIL reported standalone revenue from operations of ₹1,10,810 crore for FY26, up ~8.1% from ₹1,02,478 crore in FY25. Profit after tax surged 50.5% to ₹3,233 crore from ₹2,148 crore, driven by higher volumes and improved realisations across its steel plants. The Board recommended a final dividend of ₹2.35 per share (23.5% payout). Exceptional items totalled ₹668 crore, comprising a ₹451 crore increase in gratuity liability (due to DA crossing 50% threshold) and a ₹216 crore net charge from adjustment of DVC electricity tariff dispute balances. The auditor's report carries three Emphasis of Matter notes covering revenue from government agencies recognised at provisional prices (₹18,766 crore cumulative), the DVC exceptional item, and an ongoing investigation into certain policy/pricing decisions following suspension and later revocation of certain officers and employees. The auditor also noted non-compliance with board composition norms under the Companies Act and SEBI LODR (lack of required independent and woman directors, impacting Audit Committee constitution).
The strong PAT growth (+50.5% YoY) is positive but the multiple emphasis of matter notes and governance non-compliance raise concerns about internal controls and transparency. Exceptional items suppress headline profitability. The dividend is a modest positive for income-focused investors.