"He further directed the CPSEs to align their business activities to remain competitive in the market," the Ministry said.

However, the company said that the exports were impacted by logistical challenges posed by adverse weather conditions leading to congestion at ports.

In June alone, it produced 1.37 MT, up 18 per cent from 1.16 MT in the same month of 2020.

The crude steel production during the previous quarter was around 4.37 million tonnes.

The company had produced 1.67 MT of steel in same of period of financial year 2020-21, JSPL said in a statement.

The company’s newly acqui and Steel reported production of 0.69 million tonnes in Q1 of FY 22.

State-owned NMDC said its board has approved the de-merger of NMDC Steel Limited.

India’s newly appointed Steel Minister Mr Ram Chandra Prasad Singh held Video Conference with SAIL Chairman Ms Soma Mondal, NMDC CMD Mr Sumit Deb