New Delhi: Steel Authority of India Limited's (SAIL) Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) recorded total saleable steel despatches of 355,852 tonnes in October 2026, with direct despatches accounting for around 85 percent of the total.
Direct despatches stood at 301,502 tonnes, while exports amounted to 6,906 tonnes. Together, direct despatches and exports contributed approximately 87 percent of the plant's total despatches during the month.
The performance was supported by coordination among the plant's mills, Production Planning and Control Department, Central Marketing Organisation and logistics operations. The plant aligned despatch schedules with customer requirements, prioritising order readiness, timely transportation and regular monitoring of deliveries to reduce dependence on intermediate stockyard handling.
A key highlight was the New Plate Mill (NPM), which recorded its highest-ever monthly total despatches and road despatches since inception. The mill despatched 101,322 tonnes during October, including 17,285 tonnes through road transport.
Among product categories, hot-rolled (HR) coils accounted for the largest share of despatches at 173,014 tonnes, followed by NPM plates at 101,322 tonnes and Plate Mill (PM) plates at 44,225 tonnes.
Rail transport accounted for the bulk of the movement, with 302,274 tonnes despatched through rail, while road despatches stood at 53,578 tonnes.
The export basket included 5,713 tonnes of HR coils, 1,155 tonnes of NPM plates and 38 tonnes of HR plates.
RSP also reduced stocks by 9,000 tonnes at NPM and 1,100 tonnes at PM during the month, further supporting its overall despatch performance.
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