NSE: VISL · 28 October 2026
- Vedanta Iron and Steel Ltd. (VISL) declined 4.97% on Tuesday, settling at ₹26.56 after touching an intraday high of ₹27.10 and a low of ₹26.56.
- Vedanta Iron and Steel Limited submitted its unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026. The company reported H1 FY27 revenue of ₹6,450 crore and an EBITDA of ₹598 crore, while recording a net loss of ₹324 crore for the second quarter.
- Trading volume was 2.17 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Vedanta Iron and Steel share price falling on 28 October 2026?
Vedanta Iron and Steel Ltd. (VISL) declined 4.97% on Tuesday, settling at ₹26.56 after touching an intraday high of ₹27.10 and a low of ₹26.56.
The broader market and sector benchmarks remained relatively stable during the session, with the Nifty falling 0.22% and the Nifty Metal sector declining 0.32%. VISL's deeper pullback underperformed the broader industrial sector, extending its near-term correction following a 5.48% drop over the preceding 5 trading days and a 15.47% decline over the past 20 trading days.
The downward move comes on the heels of the company's recent regulatory filings regarding financial results for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, which reported a consolidated net loss of ₹324 crore alongside a demand-cum-show cause notice from GST authorities for ₹11.76 crore. While management noted that the GST matter is being evaluated with no material financial impact anticipated, the recent earnings figures and operational context provided ongoing background for market sentiment.
4.32 crore shares traded by 28 October 2026 · 03:25 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 1.99 crore shares (2.17 times). The five-day average daily volume was 1.66 crore shares. Separately, the NSE report for 27 October 2026 showed 1.13 crore shares delivered, representing 71.15% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 19,344 trades.
The decline appears consistent with reactions to recent quarterly financial results and regulatory audit notices, amplified by elevated trading volumes and broader short-term downward momentum.
Latest Company Developments
Vedanta Iron and Steel Limited submitted its unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026. The company reported H1 FY27 revenue of ₹6,450 crore and an EBITDA of ₹598 crore, while recording a net loss of ₹324 crore for the second quarter.
Financial results provide essential visibility into operating performance, margin trends, and profitability across the company's integrated iron and steel segments.
The company disclosed that its subsidiary, ESL Steel Limited, received a demand-cum-show cause notice from GST authorities proposing a recovery of GST and input tax credit reversal aggregating to ₹11,76,63,519, alongside applicable interest and penalty for FY 2022-23 to FY 2023-24. Management stated it is examining the notice and does not envisage any significant financial or operational impact.
Tax litigation disclosures highlight contingent regulatory liabilities that investors monitor for potential cash flow implications.
Vedanta Iron and Steel Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026.
Vedanta Iron and Steel Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 0.94% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 2.76% on 30 June 2026, a change of -1.82 percentage points.
The filing reported 19 MF/UTI holders.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
- Legal and administrative responses to the GST demand-cum-show cause notice received by ESL Steel Limited
- Execution of operational efficiency initiatives and asset reliability measures following planned plant shutdowns at Bokaro and Goa
- Realisation trends and production volumes in the iron ore and steel segments for the second half of FY 2027
- Delivery volume trends relative to the 20-day average volume to gauge ongoing institutional or retail participation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Vedanta Iron and Steel company news?
Vedanta Iron and Steel Limited submitted its unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026. The company reported H1 FY27 revenue of ₹6,450 crore and an EBITDA of ₹598 crore, while recording a net loss of ₹324 crore for the second quarter.
How strong was Vedanta Iron and Steel’s trading volume?
4.32 crore shares traded, 2.17 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 28 October 2026 · 03:25 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
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Reviewed by: Mohanish Sanghavi — SEBI Registered Research Analyst
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