Crude Steel Production: 21.7 million tons for the full year. Deliveries: 20.9 million tons for the full year. India Capacity Utilization: Close to 100% excluding Kalinganagar. Automotive Segment Deliveries: Enhanced by new product development and continuous annealing line at Kalinganagar. Branded Products and Retail Volumes: 7 million tonnes, with Tata Tiscon volumes growing by 19% year-on-year. Consolidated Revenue (Q4 FY25): INR 56,218 crores, up 5% quarter-on-quarter. Consolidated EBITDA (Q4 FY25): INR 6,762 crores, margin of 12%. India EBITDA Margin: 21%, translating to INR 7,418 crores. Netherlands EBITDA (Q4 FY25): EUR 14 million. UK EBITDA Loss (Q4 FY25): GBP 80 million. Operating Cash Flow (Q4 FY25): INR 7,700 crores. Full Year Consolidated EBITDA (FY25): INR 25,802 crores, a 10% growth from FY24. Net Debt: INR 82,579 crores, reduced by INR 6,200 crores in the last six months. Capital Expenditure (FY25): INR 15,671 crores. Planned Capital Expenditure (FY26): INR 15,000 crores. Structural Cost Takeout (FY25): INR 6,600 crores. Targeted Cost Takeout (FY26): INR 11,500 crores. Stand-alone Net Worth (March '25): INR 1,23,544 crores. Consolidated Net Worth (March '25): INR 87,770 crores.

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Release Date: May 13, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

Tata Steel Ltd (FRA:HWHG) achieved the highest ever crude steel production of 21.7 million tons and deliveries of 20.9 million tons for the full year. The company has successfully commissioned India's largest blast furnace at Kalinganagar, enhancing cost competitiveness and product mix. Tata Steel Ltd (FRA:HWHG) has been recognized by World Steel as a Sustainability Champion for the eighth consecutive year. The company reported a consolidated EBITDA of INR 25,802 crores for FY25, reflecting a 10% growth compared to the previous year. Tata Tiscon volumes grew by about 19% year-on-year, marking the second consecutive year of double-digit growth.

Negative Points

UK operations faced challenges with steel prices still 8% below last year's levels due to import pressures and subdued demand. Tata Steel UK reported an EBITDA loss of GBP 80 million in the fourth quarter due to higher substrate prices and reduced revenue per tonne. The company is facing increased costs in Europe due to the reduction in carbon allowances and CO2 levies, impacting profitability. Despite cost transformation efforts, external factors such as fluctuating steel prices and high regulatory costs continue to affect performance. The company has significant debt, with a net debt standing at INR 82,579 crores, although it has been reduced from previous levels.

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Q & A Highlights

Q: How have steel prices moved in India and Europe compared to the last quarter? A: Thachat Narendran, CEO, stated that in India, prices are expected to be about INR3,000 per tonne higher than the last quarter, while in Europe, prices are EUR20 to EUR30 higher.

Q: What is the medium-term plan for Jamshedpur given its legacy cost issues? A: Thachat Narendran, CEO, explained that while Jamshedpur has some legacy costs, efforts are ongoing to address them. The cost gap between Jamshedpur and other sites is reducing due to various actions, including the retirement of older workers, which helps reduce legacy costs.

Q: Why has Tata Steel approved an infusion of $2.5 billion into Europe? A: Koushik Chatterjee, CFO, clarified that this is not a new investment but a rebalancing of debt between overseas and India to reduce currency fluctuation and post-tax costs. It is primarily to manage existing debt rather than new investments.

Q: How are the cost takeout initiatives progressing, and what impact do they have on EBITDA? A: Koushik Chatterjee, CFO, mentioned that Tata Steel is targeting INR4,000 crores in cost savings in India, which translates to an improvement in EBITDA per tonne. The initiatives include optimizing procurement, vendor development, and reducing fixed costs.

Q: What is the volume guidance for Tata Steel in FY26? A: Thachat Narendran, CEO, stated that the company expects an additional 1.5 million tonnes in deliveries, primarily from India, with Kalinganagar contributing 2 million tonnes, offset by a blast furnace relining in Jamshedpur.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

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