This Tata Group stock, engaged in steel production and recycling, manufactures diverse steel products for global industries and is in focus after the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) increased its stake to 7.851 percent in the company.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 1,77,764.22 crores, the share of Tata Steel Limited has reached an intraday high of Rs. 142.70 per equity share, rising nearly 1 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 141.30. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 142.40 per equity share.
What is the news?
Between July 28, 2022, and April 30, 2025, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) increased its shareholding in Tata Steel from 5.836 percent to 7.851 percent, marking a rise of 2.015 percent. This acquisition reflects LIC’s growing confidence in Tata Steel’s business and long-term prospects.
The increase was achieved through open market purchases. Such a move also highlights LIC’s active role as a major institutional investor in key Indian companies, aiming to strengthen its investment portfolio while supporting prominent firms in the country’s industrial sector.
Also read: Chemicals stock hits upper circuit after reporting 688% YoY increase in net profits
Future Outlook and Capacity
By 2030, Tata Steel is expanding steel production in India to 35-40 million tons by growing naturally and acquiring new assets. The company is also scaling its Steel Recycling Business (SRB) to achieve a capacity of over 5 MTPA by 2030. For sustainability, they aim for Net Zero carbon emissions by 2045, cut water use, and boost steel recycling and by-product businesses, building a greener, stronger future.
Tata Steel has an annual crude steel capacity of 35 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), making it one of the top global steel producers. In FY2025, Tata Steel India produced about 21.75 million tonnes of crude steel, while Tata Steel Netherlands produced 6.75 million tonnes, Tata Steel UK produced 1.07 million tonnes, and Tata Steel Thailand produced 1.18 million tonnes.
Recent quarter results and ratios
Tata Steel Limited’s revenue has decreased from Rs. 55,312 crore in Q3 FY24 to Rs. 53,648 crore in Q3 FY25, which has dropped by 3.01 percent. The net profit has also decreased by 43.49 percent from Rs. 522 crore in Q3 FY24 to Rs. 295 crore in Q3 FY25.
In terms of return ratios, the company’s ROCE and ROE should be 7.02 percent and 6.55 percent, respectively. Tata Steel Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 2.19, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 1.10x.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
Disclaimer
The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts/broking houses/rating agencies on tradebrains.in are their own, and not that of the website or its management. Investing in equities poses a risk of financial losses. Investors must therefore exercise due caution while investing or trading in stocks. Dailyraven Technologies or the author are not liable for any losses caused as a result of the decision based on this article. Please consult your investment advisor before investing.
