4 August 2018 SAILs operating performance continues to improve on tailwind of strong demand and operating cost control. EBITDA per ton increased 13% QoQ to INR7,877 on increase in steel product spreads. EBITDA however declined 1% QoQ to INR25.7b (in-line) due to 13% QoQ decline in sales volume to 3.3mt on seasonal restocking. Steel realization increased 7% QoQ to INR48,631 per ton on strong demand. RM cost) increased sharply by 15% QoQ to INR28,993. EBITDA per ton increase was however lower due to QoQ lower volumes and increase in employee cost. Employee cost increased 8% QoQ (17% YoY) to INR22.2b. Operating parameters continue to show improvement.