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Saturday, February 26, 2011

SAIL focusing on expanding dealer network in rural India


Saturday, 26 Feb 2011

The Steel Authority of India Limited is now giving special emphasis on expanding its scope of business in rural India as it plans to rope in at least two dealers in every district of the country.

To enhance efficiency of its retail activity, they are concentrating on availability of materials in small customized lots and bundles.

Sources said that to enhance product knowledge and popularize steel consumption among present and prospective buyers, SAIL has been holding frequent meetings of dealers with masons, structural engineers and architects.

SAIL has also introduced the exclusive dealer scheme which has helped to strengthen the activities of the network spread across the country. They also plan to open company owned retail shops which will serve as model stores in terms of service, products and information.

Over 2500 strong countrywide dealer network of Maharatna steel company spread over 635 districts covering all states and union territories of the country has achieved a growth rate of 8.7% in retail sale during the first nine months of the current financial year by achieving 504,000 tonnes of sales and registering a double digit growth in eastern and northern regions.

(Sourced from ET)

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