SAIL’s Rourkela Steel Plant Sets New Record with 9,32,400 Tonnes Plate Mill Production

Rourkela, March 18, 2026: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has announced that the New Plate Mill (NPM) at Rourkela Steel Plant has achieved its highest-ever annual production of 9,32,400 tonnes, surpassing the previous record of 9,31,919 tonnes set in FY 2024–25.

This remarkable milestone was reached 19 days before the end of the fiscal year, highlighting efficient operations, consistent productivity, and strong workforce coordination at the plant.

Key Highlights

• Plant: New Plate Mill (NPM), Rourkela Steel Plant

• Record Production: 9,32,400 tonnes in FY 2025–26

• Previous Record: 9,31,919 tonnes in FY 2024–25

• Achievement: Reached 19 days before fiscal year-end

• Supporting Factors: Increased rolling of thinner plates and special steel grades

Operational Excellence at NPM

The milestone reflects SAIL’s commitment to operational efficiency and its focus on producing high-quality steel products, including thinner plates and specialty steel grades that cater to diverse industrial applications.

SAIL’s Rourkela Steel Plant continues to set benchmarks for productivity, contributing to the company’s overall growth targets and reinforcing its position as a leader in India’s steel sector.

Strategic Significance

The record production not only strengthens SAIL’s capacity utilization but also enhances its ability to meet domestic and industrial demand for steel plates. This performance demonstrates the plant’s readiness to support India’s infrastructure, defense, and industrial sectors with high-quality steel.