Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.51x as of September 2025. Free cash flow of Rs40.53 Billion represents 1% of operating cash flow (Rs79.76 Billion). Explore SAIL capital expenditure intensity to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Steel Authority of India Limited Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2003–2026)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Steel Authority of India Limited across 22 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see SAIL cash flow metrics.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Steel Authority of India Limited (2003–2026)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Steel Authority of India Limited. Check Steel Authority of India Limited cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (INR) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.51x | Rs90.53 Billion | Rs178.11 Billion | Rs87.58 Billion | ▲ +240.8% |
| 2025 | 0.15x | Rs14.78 Billion | Rs99.14 Billion | Rs62.21 Billion | ▲ +124.1% |
| 2024 | -0.62x | Rs-18.00 Billion | Rs29.11 Billion | Rs47.11 Billion | ▼ -170.1% |
| 2022 | 0.88x | Rs273.21 Billion | Rs309.87 Billion | Rs36.65 Billion | ▲ +4.6% |
| 2021 | 0.84x | Rs197.58 Billion | Rs234.30 Billion | Rs36.73 Billion | ▲ +88.1% |
| 2019 | 0.45x | Rs32.34 Billion | Rs72.15 Billion | Rs39.81 Billion | ▲ +565.0% |
| 2018 | -0.10x | Rs-5.94 Billion | Rs61.64 Billion | Rs67.58 Billion | ▲ +93.7% |
| 2017 | -1.53x | Rs-32.94 Billion | Rs21.60 Billion | Rs54.54 Billion | ▼ -136.3% |
| 2016 | -0.65x | Rs-26.09 Billion | Rs40.43 Billion | Rs66.52 Billion | ▲ +67.5% |
| 2015 | -1.99x | Rs-51.25 Billion | Rs25.79 Billion | Rs77.04 Billion | ▼ -374.5% |
| 2014 | -0.42x | Rs-26.44 Billion | Rs63.13 Billion | Rs89.56 Billion | ▲ +81.5% |
| 2013 | -2.26x | Rs-63.93 Billion | Rs28.23 Billion | Rs92.16 Billion | ▲ +48.9% |
| 2012 | -4.44x | Rs-79.65 Billion | Rs17.95 Billion | Rs97.60 Billion | ▼ -28.6% |
| 2011 | -3.45x | Rs-84.14 Billion | Rs24.38 Billion | Rs108.95 Billion | ▼ -230.1% |
| 2010 | -1.05x | Rs-53.28 Billion | Rs50.97 Billion | Rs104.25 Billion | ▼ -1947.3% |
| 2009 | 0.06x | Rs3.49 Billion | Rs61.69 Billion | Rs58.32 Billion | ▼ -91.5% |
| 2008 | 0.67x | Rs57.06 Billion | Rs85.49 Billion | Rs28.42 Billion | ▼ -10.2% |
| 2007 | 0.74x | Rs42.93 Billion | Rs57.74 Billion | Rs14.86 Billion | ▲ +1.4% |
| 2006 | 0.73x | Rs28.89 Billion | Rs39.40 Billion | Rs10.51 Billion | ▼ -21.1% |
| 2005 | 0.93x | Rs84.97 Billion | Rs91.41 Billion | Rs6.44 Billion | ▼ -1.6% |
| 2004 | 0.94x | Rs68.14 Billion | Rs72.15 Billion | Rs4.01 Billion | ▼ -14.5% |
| 2003 | 1.10x | Rs33.01 Billion | Rs29.89 Billion | Rs3.12 Billion | — |