Jindal Steel Reports 20% Profit Growth Amid Rising Costs in FY26
Jindal Steel FY26 profit up 20%, but costs weigh on margins
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Jindal Steel Ltd, India's fourth-largest steelmaker, posted a 20% increase in net profit to ₹3,367 crore for FY26, driven by higher production and revenue. However, rising input costs led to a decline in adjusted EBITDA margin to 17.09%. The company anticipates cost reductions starting FY27.
- 01Net profit rose by 20% to ₹3,367 crore in FY26.
- 02Revenue from operations increased by 8% to ₹53,553 crore.
- 03Adjusted EBITDA fell by 3% to ₹9,099 crore due to higher input costs.
- 04Steel production reached a record 9.25 million tonnes, up 14%.
- 05The company plans to reduce costs starting FY27 with new initiatives.
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Jindal Steel Ltd, based in New Delhi, reported a 20% increase in net profit for FY26, reaching ₹3,367 crore. Revenue from operations grew 8% to ₹53,553 crore, supported by record production levels and firm steel prices in the latter half of the fiscal year. However, the company's adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) fell 3% to ₹9,099 crore, primarily due to a 12% rise in material costs, which totaled ₹23,089 crore. The adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 17.09%, down from 18.76% in FY25. Jindal Steel's crude steel production increased 14% to 9.25 million tonnes, while sales volume rose 9% to 8.68 million tonnes. The company has initiated several expansions, including a new blast furnace and two basic oxygen furnaces at its Angul plant in Odisha, boosting its total steelmaking capacity to 15.6 million tonnes per annum. Additionally, Jindal Steel's net debt increased to ₹16,019 crore as of March 31, 2026, due to ongoing capital expenditures. The board has also proposed a final dividend of ₹2 per share, pending shareholder approval.
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The increase in production and revenue could lead to job stability and growth in the steel sector, benefiting local economies.
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