Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has announced the appointment of Shri T.N.Natarajan as Director (Commercial), effective March 19, 2026. The appointment was made following nomination by the Government of India and approval by the Company's Board of Directors, as communicated to stock exchanges under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015.

Appointment Details

The formal announcement confirms that Shri T.N.Natarajan has been appointed to the position following the Government of India's nomination through a Ministry of Steel order dated March 18, 2026. The Company has affirmed that Shri Natarajan is not debarred from holding the Office of Director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other authority.

Professional Background

Shri T.N.Natarajan joined SAIL in 1993 as Management Trainee (Technical) at Bhilai Steel Plant and possesses over 32 years of diversified experience. His career spans nearly a decade each in Production, Logistics, and Sales, with extensive exposure to manufacturing operations, warehouse management, marketing, and customer engagement across multiple locations.

Career Progression and Achievements

Shri Natarajan's career trajectory demonstrates consistent growth and significant contributions across various functions:

Early Career and Warehouse Management (2003-2014):

• Transferred to Central Marketing Organisation (CMO) at Bangalore Warehouse in 2003
• Served as Warehouse Manager in Chennai from 2009, achieving notable milestones including timely contract finalization, infrastructure development, improved TMT coil decoiling rates, and securing ISO 14001 Environmental Certification

Branch and Regional Leadership (2014-2022):

• Branch Manager in Trichy (2014-2018): Focused on market expansion and MSME cluster servicing, resulting in increased annual sales
• Key Account Manager in Chennai Branch (2018-2022): Engaged with key customers to build long-term strategic relationships

Regional Management Excellence

As Regional Manager of Western Region from 2022, Shri Natarajan demonstrated exceptional leadership through comprehensive team development initiatives:

These initiatives resulted in improved market share across Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, while driving segmental growth in Fabrication, Earthmoving Equipment, Pre-Engineered Buildings, and Oil & Gas sectors.

Strategic Marketing Innovations

Shri Natarajan has been instrumental in transforming SAIL's marketing approach from commodity-based selling to solution-oriented engagement. Key achievements include:

• Establishment of SAIL's first Ready-to-Use TMT Service Centre at Kalamboli
• Implementation of innovative customer-centric service models
• Active contribution to branding initiatives including outdoor advertising and trade exhibitions
• Expansion of marketing channels through Tier-1 & Tier-2 Distributor model
• Organization of dealer, architect, and structural designer meets

During his tenure in Central Marketing Organisation, SAIL achieved above-industry growth for extended periods, strengthened brand presence, expanded high-margin segments, and built high-performing teams. His leadership has contributed significantly to market share improvement, profitability enhancement, customer loyalty, and talent development, establishing him as a key contributor to SAIL's commercial growth and long-term value creation.

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has completed its analyst and institutional investor conference call that was held on February 2, 2026, to discuss the company's financial performance for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The company has now made the audio recording of this conference call available on its official website in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Conference Call Completion

The previously scheduled investor meet was successfully conducted as planned, with the company's management discussing the Q3FY26 and nine months financial results with analysts and investors. The conference call details are summarized below:

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation

Following the completion of the conference call, SAIL has fulfilled its regulatory obligations under Regulation 46 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has formally notified both major stock exchanges about the completion of this investor engagement activity through communication reference CA-17(44)/2025-26.

Audio Recording Availability

The complete audio recording of the conference call has been updated on the company's official website for public access. Interested stakeholders can access the recording through the following details:

Corporate Communication

The notification regarding the availability of the audio recording was communicated to both the Bombay Stock Exchange through BSE Listing Centre and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. through NEAPS. This communication was signed by M.B. Balakrishnan, Executive Director (Finance & Accounts) and Company Secretary, demonstrating the company's commitment to transparent investor communication and regulatory compliance in its disclosure practices.