JSW Steel reported lower than expected results for 1QFY2011 with net revenue of Rs4,779cr, down 12.2% quarter-over-quarter due to a decline in sales volume. EBITDA grew 64.7% year-over-year to Rs1,134cr but the margin increased only 646bps to 23.7% due to higher staff costs and other expenses. Net profit was Rs295cr, a 26.2% increase from a year ago but below estimates. JSW Steel finalized a strategic investment deal with JFE Steel worth Rs4,800cr that will help reduce debt and provide access to new technologies. Management expects sales volume and profitability to improve in the coming