Steel import pressure and trade measures delay
India remained a net steel importer with net imports doubling to 3.6 million tons in 9M FY25. Trade safeguard measures are awaited; any delay could keep imports elevated and pressure domestic prices.
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India remained a net steel importer with net imports doubling to 3.6 million tons in 9M FY25. Trade safeguard measures are awaited; any delay could keep imports elevated and pressure domestic prices.
Proposed state-level taxes on mineral rights and land could increase costs. Management expressed concern about sustainability but expects rational outcome.
US operations reported EBITDA loss of $17.9 million, and Italian operations saw lower EBITDA. These entities are a small drag on cash flows, though improvement is expected in Q4.
Declining ferrous content in some mines (e.g., Jajang) led to uneconomical operations. While beneficiation technology exists, it requires additional capex.