Market Performance
Tata Steel's share price has declined by more than 30% from its 52-week High. This decline is occurring in the backdrop of tariff-related issues and overall sector underperformance. Over the past year, the company's share price has dropped by approximately 20.3%, falling behind its sector's performance by 22.06%.
Production and Operational Update
In the fourth quarter of FY25, Tata Steel reported a 5% decline in consolidated steel production, totalling 7.45 million tonnes (MT). This drop is primarily attributed to the company's transition in its UK operations. For comparison, consolidated production in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year (Q4 FY24) was 7.85 MT, which included 0.31 MT from the UK facility.
Despite the quarterly dip, full-year FY25 consolidated steel production increased by 3.53%, reaching 30.75 MT, compared to 29.7 MT in FY24. This production includes operations across India, the Netherlands, the UK, and Thailand.
Sales and Deliveries
The company reported a 5.34% rise in consolidated sales for Q4 FY25, amounting to 8.28 MT, up from 7.86 MT in Q4 FY24. On an annual basis, Tata Steel's consolidated sales for FY25 grew 6% to 30.86 MT from 29.16 MT in the previous fiscal year.
In India, crude steel output increased 5% year over year, reaching approximately 21.8 MT. This increase is attributed to commissioning a new blast furnace at the Kalinganagar plant and enhanced output from Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited.
For Q4 FY25, India-based production was 5.51 MT, a slight rise from 5.40 MT in Q4 FY24. Domestic deliveries during the fiscal year climbed to approximately 21 MT, up from 19.91 MT the year before. In Q4 FY25, domestic deliveries increased to 5.6 MT, compared to 5.42 MT in the same period of FY24.
Company Details
Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group, operates across multiple regions, including India, the UK, the Netherlands, and Thailand. Recent operational shifts, particularly in the UK, have contributed to short-term production impacts. However, ongoing investments in domestic infrastructure, such as the Kalinganagar plant, continue to support its Indian operations.
Share Price Movement
As of the latest trading session, Tata Steel shares opened at ₹134.45 on the BSE. During the day, the stock reached a low of ₹128.40 and a high of ₹136.25 per share.
Summary
Tata Steel's recent financial and operational data reflect mixed trends. While the company has experienced a year-over-year increase in production and sales on a consolidated basis, quarterly production declined due to restructuring in its UK operations. Meanwhile, domestic performance in India remained stable, with modest growth in output and deliveries. The share price has seen a significant correction from its recent highs, which are aligned with broader sectoral challenges.
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