Tata Steel Reports Robust Q1 FY26 Results Amid Global Challenges
Tata Steel announced its Q1 FY26 financial results, showing resilience amid global economic challenges. The company reported a consolidated EBITDA of ₹7,480.00 crores, with revenues at ₹53,178.00 crores. EBITDA margin improved to 14%, and net profit reached ₹2,007.00 crores. Tata Steel India performed strongly with revenues of ₹31,137.00 crores and EBITDA of ₹7,486.00 crores. European operations showed improvement, with UK operations narrowing EBITDA loss and Netherlands operations improving EBITDA. The company continues to focus on strategic initiatives, including expansion at Kalinganagar, commissioning of new production lines, and decarbonization efforts. Tata Steel maintains a strong liquidity position and expects India volumes to increase in the next quarter.

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Tata Steel , one of India's leading steel manufacturers, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, demonstrating resilience in the face of global economic headwinds. The company reported a consolidated EBITDA of ₹7,480.00 crores for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, marking a significant improvement both quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year.
Financial Highlights
- Consolidated revenues stood at ₹53,178.00 crores for Q1 FY26
- EBITDA margin improved to around 14%, with EBITDA per ton reaching ₹10,503.00
- Net profit for the period was ₹2,007.00 crores, showing a substantial increase from the previous quarter
Operational Performance
Tata Steel India, the company's domestic operations, delivered a strong performance with revenues of ₹31,137.00 crores and an EBITDA of ₹7,486.00 crores. The EBITDA per ton for Indian operations improved by ₹2,510.00 to reach ₹15,760.00 per ton compared to the previous quarter.
However, production and deliveries were affected by maintenance shutdowns:
Metric | Value |
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Crude steel production | 5.24 million tons |
Deliveries | 4.75 million tons |
The company expects production and deliveries to normalize in the coming quarters.
European Operations
Tata Steel's European operations showed signs of improvement:
- UK operations: EBITDA loss narrowed to £41.00 million from £80.00 million in the previous quarter
- Netherlands operations: EBITDA improved to €64.00 million from €14.00 million in Q4 FY25
Strategic Initiatives
CEO T V Narendran highlighted several strategic moves:
- Expansion at Kalinganagar: The new 5 MTPA blast furnace is ramping up well, enhancing production capabilities.
- Continuous Galvanising Line: Successfully commissioned one of two lines in the 2.2 MTPA CRM complex.
- Decarbonization efforts: Groundbreaking ceremony held for the UK's largest low-carbon steelmaking facility at Port Talbot.
- Cost optimization: The company's cost transformation program delivered savings of around ₹2,900.00 crores during the quarter.
Financial Position
Koushik Chatterjee, Executive Director and CFO, reported:
- Net debt stood at ₹84,835.00 crores as of June 30, 2025
- Strong liquidity position with ₹43,578.00 crores, including cash and cash equivalents of ₹14,118.00 crores
Future Outlook
Tata Steel remains committed to its growth strategy in India, having spent ₹3,829.00 crores on capital expenditure during the quarter. The company expects India volumes to be sequentially higher in the next quarter, supported by the completion of blast furnace relining in Jamshedpur and the ramp-up of operations in Kalinganagar.
As Tata Steel continues to navigate global challenges, its focus on operational excellence, cost optimization, and strategic investments positions it well for sustainable growth in the coming quarters.
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