(a) whether SAIL is contemplating to increase production of flat products especially, hot rolled coils;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the demand of the above product has been increased in the international market;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the volume of profit likely to be increased as a result thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR STEEL (SHRI DILIP RAY)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The production of flat products including HR Coils from four integrated steel plants of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is planned to be increased next year, as given below:
Unit: `000 tonnes Product Actual Production Production Plan (April-Jan. 2000) (Tentative) 2000-01(c) to (e): Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the Lok Sabha.
HR Coils/Skelp for Sale 1380 1994 Total Flat Products 3840 5490