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
- ₹155.16
- Market Cap
- ₹640.89B
- 52-Week High
- ₹168.21
- 52-Week Low
- ₹101.13
- 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 ₹1,387 as of May 2026, representing a +38.7% 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 ₹1,849 as of May 2026, representing a +84.9% 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 ₹2,458 as of May 2026, representing a +145.8% 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 ₹4,369 as of May 2026, representing a +336.9% 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 ₹9,648 as of May 2026, representing a +864.8% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 30+ years (363 months), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.86% with a median return of +0.97%. The stock had 191 positive months (53%) and 171 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 (-2.1%).
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 +34.04% with a median return of +3.76%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +8.85%. 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 14 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 12 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +5.56% | ₹146.99 | ₹155.16 |
| 2025 | +31.56% | ₹111.73 | ₹146.99 |
| 2024 | -7.07% | ₹120.23 | ₹111.73 |
| 2023 | +52.16% | ₹79.02 | ₹120.23 |
| 2022 | -18.57% | ₹97.04 | ₹79.02 |
| 2021 | +54.26% | ₹62.90 | ₹97.04 |
| 2020 | +72.73% | ₹36.42 | ₹62.90 |
| 2019 | -22.65% | ₹47.08 | ₹36.42 |
| 2018 | -38.85% | ₹77.00 | ₹47.08 |
| 2017 | +86.92% | ₹41.19 | ₹77.00 |
| 2016 | +1.96% | ₹40.40 | ₹41.19 |
| 2015 | -39.78% | ₹67.08 | ₹40.40 |
| 2014 | +17.90% | ₹56.90 | ₹67.08 |
| 2013 | -17.60% | ₹69.05 | ₹56.90 |
| 2012 | +13.50% | ₹60.84 | ₹69.05 |
| 2011 | -54.49% | ₹133.69 | ₹60.84 |
| 2010 | -23.30% | ₹174.30 | ₹133.69 |
| 2009 | +219.46% | ₹54.56 | ₹174.30 |
| 2008 | -72.15% | ₹195.92 | ₹54.56 |
| 2007 | +227.74% | ₹59.78 | ₹195.92 |
| 2006 | +70.02% | ₹35.16 | ₹59.78 |
| 2005 | -9.02% | ₹38.65 | ₹35.16 |
| 2004 | +22.70% | ₹31.50 | ₹38.65 |
| 2003 | +398.54% | ₹6.32 | ₹31.50 |
| 2002 | +111.34% | ₹2.99 | ₹6.32 |
| 2001 | -24.22% | ₹3.94 | ₹2.99 |
| 2000 | -43.36% | ₹6.96 | ₹3.94 |
| 1999 | +98.25% | ₹3.51 | ₹6.96 |
| 1998 | -41.01% | ₹5.96 | ₹3.51 |
| 1997 | -51.21% | ₹12.20 | ₹5.96 |
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: 4/4/2026