Strong EBITDA Margin in India
Tata Steel India delivered an EBITDA margin of around 24%, close to the 10-year average, driven by planned cost takeouts and higher net realizations, despite the early onset of monsoons.
Successful Product Launches
Launched Tata Tiscon SDCR, a super ductile corrosion-resistant steel, to meet demand in coastal areas. The retail business is growing systematically, with e-commerce platforms witnessing a gross merchandise value of about INR 1,350 crores in Q1, up 39% year-on-year.
Netherlands and UK Cost Transformation
Achieved cross-geography cost improvements with Netherlands at INR 1,400 crores and the UK at INR 400 crores, focusing on supply chain, spares, maintenance, raw material efficiency, and fixed cost optimization.
Kalinganagar and New Product Approvals
Kalinganagar ramp-up is on track with successful grade approvals for high strength and ultra-high-strength steels. The first coil from the new continuous galvanizing line was produced in June.