Business Update29 Dec 2025, 09:14 am
Jindal Steel to Double Structural Steel Capacity at Raigarh to 2.4 MTPA
AI Summary
Jindal Steel announced a significant expansion of its structural steel manufacturing capabilities at its Raigarh facility, aiming to double its existing capacity from 1.2 MTPA to 2.4 MTPA by mid 2028. The expansion will enhance the availability of heavy and ultra-heavy structural steel sections in India, reinforce Jindal Steel's leadership in the segment, and reduce dependence on imported sections. The company will commission a new structural steel mill and advanced technology upgrades to manufacture larger, heavier, and complex sections for infrastructure, energy, and high-rise construction projects.
Key Highlights
- Doubling structural steel capacity from 1.2 MTPA to 2.4 MTPA by mid 2028
- Commissioning a new dedicated structural steel mill and advanced technology upgrades
- Manufacturing ultra-heavy sections reaching 1,100 mm depth and 1,500 kg per metre
- Supporting growing demand from infrastructure, refinery, power, renewable energy, transmission, and high-rise construction projects
- Reducing India's reliance on imported heavy structural steel sections