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Vedanta Iron and Steel Records Highest-Ever Pig Iron Output in Q1 FY27, Total Ore Up 4%
Posted On : 2026-07-04 11:42:42( TIMEZONE : IST )
Newly demerged mining and manufacturing play Vedanta Iron And Steel Limited (VISL) has clocked a solid start to its independent listing run, reporting a record-breaking performance in its pig iron segment alongside a 4% year-over-year (YoY) expansion in total saleable iron ore production for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Mixed Mining Performance Across Regional Hubs
VISL's overall production of saleable iron ore climbed to 2.6 million Dry Metric Tonnes (Mn DMT) during Q1 FY27, ticking up 4% compared to the 2.5 Mn DMT pulled during the same period last fiscal year. However, operational trends varied heavily by geography due to mine planning and plant development timelines:
Odisha (IOO) Acceleration: The standout performer was the Odisha mining franchise, where saleable ore production rose an exceptional 78% sequentially and 59% YoY to reach 1.2 Mn DMT, driven by sharp operational efficiency gains.
Goa (IOG) Resurgence: Mining operations and processing capacities in Goa rebounded aggressively, posting a 166% YoY surge to close at 0.6 Mn DMT, though down 29% from a heavy Q4 FY26 push of 0.9 Mn DMT.
Karnataka (IOK) Contraction: Output from Karnataka fell 46% YoY and 28% QoQ to 0.9 Mn DMT. Management noted this run-rate matches long-term mine planning to optimize future volumes. Crucially, this output includes 0.5 Mn DMT of Banded Hematite Quartz (BHQ) material, which VISL will begin stockpiling and processing as soon as its upcoming beneficiation plant is officially commissioned.
Record Pig Iron Run Anchors Steel Performance
On the manufacturing front, total saleable steel production increased 4% YoY and 2% sequentially to settle at 582 Kilotonnes (KT).
The division was spearheaded by an all-time high performance at the Goa pig iron plant, pushing total pig iron production to a record 291 KT (up 8% YoY and 5% QoQ). This volume came out of a total hot metal pool of 601 KT, which was split between the Bokaro furnaces (363 KT) and the surging Goa lines (238 KT).
A granular glance at downstream saleable product categories highlights shifting factory allocations:
Billets: Surged a massive 234% YoY to 20 KT as lines shifted to capture crude steel margins.
TMT Rebars: Dropped 2% YoY and 12% sequentially to 132 KT, matching broader monsoon cooling in domestic real estate construction.
Wire Rods: Maintained an even, flat run-rate at 109 KT.
Ductile Iron (DI) Pipes: While lower by 28% YoY at 30 KT, the segment staged a powerful 149% sequential recovery over the 12 KT reported in March 2026.
