Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Steel Stocks Rise on Demand, Infrastructure Expansion
India's steel industry is expected to grow quickly because the government is building more infrastructure.
A brokerage, Axis Securities, thinks steel companies like JSW Steel and Jindal Steel will do well.
They raised the prices they think these stocks are worth.
India uses less steel per person than other countries, so there's a lot of room for growth.
The government is also protecting the steel industry from cheaper imports.
This should help the steel companies make more money and invest in expanding.
Even though targets were raised, some stocks like SAIL and Tata Steel indicate a downside based on their current trading levels.
Axis Securities raised price targets for major steel companies.
Steel demand growth is fueled by infrastructure projects.
India's per capita steel consumption is lower than the global average.
Demand rose 12.6% (CAGR) from FY22-25 to 151 million tonnes.
Safeguard duties are proposed to protect the Indian steel industry.
- Who
- Axis Securities
- What
- Lifted price targets for JSW Steel and Jindal Steel
- When
- N/A
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to increased steel demand, infrastructure focus, and margin protection.
SAIL and Tata Steel
JSW and Jindal Steel
Price Target Upside
SAIL and Tata Steel
Potential downside from current trading levels.
JSW and Jindal Steel
Potential upside from current trading levels.
- Key Brokerage
- Axis Securities
- Steel Consumption CAGR (FY22-25)
- 12.6%
- Expected Steel Demand CAGR (FY25-31E)
- 7.2%
- India's per capita steel consumption
- 103 kg
- Proposed Safeguard Duty on Steel
- 11-12%