SAIL is expected to perform better in terms of realisation in the second quarter, said Amit Dixit, Analyst at ICICI Securities, They are most dependent on external coking coal. So, any decline in coking coal would affect them favourably, Dixit noted.
Regarding Tata Steel, Dixit said that the advantages will materialise once the UK operations are optimised, in line with their plans for restructuring the UK operations. "This is a narrative that requires a longer-term perspective for a complete understanding," he said.
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At the beginning of this month, Fitch Ratings raised
Tata Steel Ltd.'s (TSL) long-term issuer default rating to investment grade with a stable outlook. This decision was made due to reduced uncertainty and financial risk stemming from the company's UK operations.
According to a recent
analysis by CNBC-TV18, it is anticipated that steel companies will report strong outcomes, driven by three key factors: lower costs for raw materials, sustained demand during the traditionally sluggish monsoon quarter, and the favourable comparison to a lower base, particularly in the second quarter of FY23.
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(Edited by : Shweta Mungre)
First Published: Oct 18, 2023 5:29 PM IST