8 core industries grew 6.7% in Feb vs 4.1% in Jan
Steel and electricity generation dipped 8.4% and 6.3%, respectively, in Feb 2024 vs 12.4% and 8.2% in Feb 2023
Steel and electricity generation dipped 8.4% and 6.3%, respectively, in Feb 2024 vs 12.4% and 8.2% in Feb 2023
The discounted steel from China, weak global macro-outlook and higher domestic manufacturing costs are expected to hamper the dreams of Indian steel producers.
The delivery volumes declined from 4.91 million tons in Q2 last year to 4.82 million tons in the September quarter this year.
The UK subsidiary asked for a financial package of £1.5 billion, but the government offered £300 million and is in talks for increasing the aid.
The share price of the steel major rebounded 2.5% to ₹118.40, after falling nearly 1% in opening trade on the BSE.
In the March quarter, the company's revenue from operations (net sales) declined by 4.51% YoY to ₹13,691 crore, as against ₹14,339.49 crore in the March quarter last year.
The demand will be triggered by the consumption of galvanised steel that will be needed for highways and high speed rail projects, says Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc.
The EBITDA per tonne of steel companies declined primarily due to steep fall in steel prices
Escalating energy costs in the U.K. burden the steelmaker