About Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
Steel Authority of India Limited is a Steel company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
SAIL trades on the Indian stock exchanges (NSE/BSE) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- ₹161.00
- Market Cap
- ₹665.01B
- 52-Week High
- ₹209.70
- 52-Week Low
- ₹124.00
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Steel
₹1,000 Invested in Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
How much would ₹1,000 invested in SAIL be worth today?
What would ₹1,000 invested in SAIL 1 year ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) in 2025 would be worth ₹1,260 as of November 2026, representing a +26.0% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in SAIL 3 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) in 2023 would be worth ₹1,943 as of November 2026, representing a +94.3% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in SAIL 5 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) in 2021 would be worth ₹1,704 as of November 2026, representing a +70.4% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in SAIL 10 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) in 2016 would be worth ₹4,067 as of November 2026, representing a +306.7% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in SAIL at IPO be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) at IPO would be worth ₹10,142 as of November 2026, representing a +914.2% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 30+ years (369 months), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.86% with a median return of +0.88%. The stock had 193 positive months (52%) and 175 negative months (47%). The best month in SAIL's history was August 2003 with a +78.0% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -35.2%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +8.8%), and September the weakest (-2.2%).
SAIL's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2003 with a cumulative return of +202.7%, and the worst was 2008 at -102.4%.
Annual Returns
Over 30 years of trading history, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has delivered an average annual return of +34.22% with a median return of +6.46%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +9.03%. The stock posted gains in 16 years (53%) and losses in 14 years (47%).
SAIL's best year was 2003 with a +398.54% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -72.15%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. SAIL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 12 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +10.97% | ₹145.09 | ₹161.00 |
| 2025 | +31.56% | ₹110.29 | ₹145.09 |
| 2024 | -7.07% | ₹118.68 | ₹110.29 |
| 2023 | +52.16% | ₹78.00 | ₹118.68 |
| 2022 | -18.57% | ₹95.78 | ₹78.00 |
| 2021 | +54.26% | ₹62.09 | ₹95.78 |
| 2020 | +72.73% | ₹35.95 | ₹62.09 |
| 2019 | -22.65% | ₹46.48 | ₹35.95 |
| 2018 | -38.85% | ₹76.00 | ₹46.48 |
| 2017 | +86.92% | ₹40.66 | ₹76.00 |
| 2016 | +1.96% | ₹39.88 | ₹40.66 |
| 2015 | -39.78% | ₹66.22 | ₹39.88 |
| 2014 | +17.90% | ₹56.17 | ₹66.22 |
| 2013 | -17.60% | ₹68.16 | ₹56.17 |
| 2012 | +13.50% | ₹60.06 | ₹68.16 |
| 2011 | -54.49% | ₹131.96 | ₹60.06 |
| 2010 | -23.30% | ₹172.05 | ₹131.96 |
| 2009 | +219.46% | ₹53.86 | ₹172.05 |
| 2008 | -72.15% | ₹193.39 | ₹53.86 |
| 2007 | +227.74% | ₹59.01 | ₹193.39 |
| 2006 | +70.02% | ₹34.71 | ₹59.01 |
| 2005 | -9.02% | ₹38.15 | ₹34.71 |
| 2004 | +22.70% | ₹31.09 | ₹38.15 |
| 2003 | +398.54% | ₹6.24 | ₹31.09 |
| 2002 | +111.34% | ₹2.95 | ₹6.24 |
| 2001 | -24.22% | ₹3.89 | ₹2.95 |
| 2000 | -43.36% | ₹6.87 | ₹3.89 |
| 1999 | +98.25% | ₹3.47 | ₹6.87 |
| 1998 | -41.01% | ₹5.88 | ₹3.47 |
| 1997 | -51.21% | ₹12.05 | ₹5.88 |
Frequently Asked Questions: SAIL
What sector is SAIL in? ▼
SAIL operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Steel industry.
How has SAIL performed historically? ▼
Over 30 years of trading history, SAIL has posted gains in 16 years (53% of the time). The best year was 2003 with a +398.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in SAIL? ▼
You can invest in SAIL through any brokerage account that offers access to Indian exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold SAIL.
Last updated: 11/1/2026