Real Steel records 13.25% growth in trade despite decline in profit margin


Kathmandu: Real Steel has reported a 13.25 percent growth in trade in 2025 compared to the previous year.

The company recorded a trade volume of Rs 1.24 billion in 2024, which increased to Rs 1.40 billion in the last fiscal year. In 2023, the company’s trade stood at Rs 1.23 billion.

Although trade has expanded, the company’s profit margin has declined. Real Steel posted a 10 percent profit in 2024, but the figure dropped to just 9 percent in 2025.

In terms of net earnings, the company earned Rs 140 million in 2025, a significant rise compared to only Rs 20 million in 2024.

Established in 2018, Real Steel began commercial operations in 2020. The company produces MS pipes, shuttering plates, shutter guides, and other steel products for the Nepali market.

With an annual production capacity of 50,198 metric tons, the company is chaired by Prem Kumar Jatia. For credit ratings, Real Steel has secured evaluations for loans worth Rs 1.36 billion — including Rs 753.8 million in long-term loans and Rs 615 million in short-term loans.

Nepal’s steel market is highly competitive, with Real Steel’s products facing intense rivalry. The company noted that growing demand is challenging due to heavy competition, which also puts pressure on pricing.

To support its operations, Real Steel imports raw materials from both the domestic market and India.