Steel Authority of India (SAIL) has reported a 47% year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit, reaching ₹1,835 crore for the quarter ending March 2026, compared to ₹1,251 crore in the same period last year. The company's revenue also saw a growth of 5%, totaling ₹30,813 crore, up from ₹29,316 crore in Q4FY25. Notably, SAIL's profit surged 391% sequentially from ₹374 crore in the previous quarter, and revenue increased by 13% from ₹27,371 crore in Q3FY26. Additionally, the board has recommended a final dividend of ₹2.35 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26, which will be disbursed within 30 days following shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. On a standalone basis, SAIL's PAT was ₹1,680 crore, up 43% from ₹1,178 crore year-on-year, with sales standing at ₹30,541 crore. Despite these positive results, the company noted a decline in crude steel production, which fell by 2.3% in the first three months of the current year compared to the previous year.