{"id":9873,"date":"2025-07-16T11:24:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T06:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ksestocks.com\/blog\/?p=9873"},"modified":"2025-07-16T11:24:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T06:24:55","slug":"why-demand-is-picking-up-for-international-steels-limited-isl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ksestocks.com\/blog\/why-demand-is-picking-up-for-international-steels-limited-isl\/","title":{"rendered":"Why demand is picking up for International Steels Limited (ISL)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

International Steels Limited (ISL<\/a>)<\/strong> is in a great spot right now. As Pakistan’s economy starts to improve, more people are spending, and that\u2019s helping ISL grow fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s break it down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growth in cars and motorcycles = more steel sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In FY24, car and motorcycle sales were slow because the economy was under pressure. But now, things are changing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Interest rates<\/strong> have dropped from 22% to 11%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Inflation<\/strong> is at its lowest in years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • People feel more confident to spend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    As a result:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Car production went up to 72 points (from 53.5 last year)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Motorcycle production also surged, jumping to 79 points (from 59.8 last year)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      With the State Bank possibly easing auto financing rules<\/strong>, car sales may rise further, and every new vehicle means more steel needed from companies like ISL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Boom in electrical equipment also helps ISL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Another bright spot is the electrical appliances sector<\/strong>. As inflation comes down and buying power improves, more people are buying appliances, and those need steel parts<\/strong> too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This is great news for ISL\u2019s sales growth<\/strong> in FY25 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Moving into high-margin products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      ISL is not just selling basic steel anymore. It now makes value-added products<\/strong> like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Slitting steel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • C-Channels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Profiling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Z Purlins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        These products are used in different industries and sell for higher prices, meaning better profit margins<\/strong> for the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The bottom line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        With more cars, bikes, and appliances being made, and with better products and growing demand, ISL is set for strong sales growth<\/strong> ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        If you\u2019re an investor watching Pakistan\u2019s manufacturing recovery, ISL could be one to watch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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