The problem is especially acute in the tubes and pipes segment where 30 per cent of India's steel production is used
While realisations take a hit, pressure on margins may intensify with input costs remaining steady.
Analysts expect better volumes, led by expansion and operating efficiencies, to drive future earnings
The bench said it was not averse to allowing transporting of iron-ore but all the necessary dues and royalty payable be paid to the concerned authorities.
JSPL shares ended the day 6% lower than its previous close on the BSE at Rs 150 a piece
Firm is looking at a 50% demand growth coming from housing segment, eyes 25% uptick from Railways
India's iron ore imports tumbled 90 per cent year-on-year during April-October, after a sharp escalation of 172 per cent in the comparable period last year, said CARE Ratings in its report
During the third quarter of FY20, JSPL recorded a growth of 30 per cent in sales at 1.66 MT, as against 1.27 million tonnes a year-ago.
Speaking at the India Economic Conclave 2019, he however said his company will no longer expand in newer areas
The Odisha government and JSPL have been in dispute over royalty payment for the iron ore for more than 5 years now
JSPL, however, continues to stand out as expansions at its Angul plant are driving volumes, helping it gain economies of scale and higher margins
The company has investment and business ventures in Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania and Madagascar as well
Crude steel production rose to 1.44 million tonnes (up 11 per cent year-on-year) while sales were at 1.33 million tonnes (up 5 per cent year-on-year).
Valuation attractive; expansion to help firm withstand challenges
"Our investment in Odisha needs raw material security to become viable," Jindal said
He has been appointed for a period of three years with effect from August 14, 2019
Firm has a total outstanding debt of Rs 40,000 crore as on March 2019
JSW last week announced on the exchanges the termination of Rs 6500-crore deal with JSPL to acquire its 1,000 MW power plant in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh
The firm highlighted this was the highest ever output by any blast furnace in India
Company is consolidating its position by supplying orders ahead of schedule