Tata Steel has rolled out its first batch of galvanised coils from the newly operational Continuous Galvanising Line (CGL‑1) at the Cold Rolling Mill complex in Kalinganagar, Odisha. This marks a significant milestone in the Phase II expansion of the plant.
The INR 270 billion Phase II project has increased capacity at Kalinganagar from 3 MTPA to 8 MTPA. The launch of CGL‑1 was flagged off by Karamveer Singh, General Manager (Operations), in the presence of Rabindra Kumar Jamuda, President of the workers’ union, and other senior officials.
CGL‑1 features advanced technology including a third‑generation air‑knife with magnetic stabiliser, an oxidation chamber, and secondary coating systems. It is engineered to produce coated Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS), offering superior surface finish, formability, and corrosion resistance—designed to meet the stringent standards of the automotive and appliance sectors.
“The new Continuous Galvanising Line (CGL-1) at Kalinganagar has been engineered to produce advanced coated products with superior surface finish, formability, and corrosion resistance – specifically outlined to meet the stringent quality requirements of the automotive and appliance sectors. This state-of-the-art line has been designed with a forward-looking approach, tailored specifically to meet the evolving needs of our discerning customers. With advanced technology and sustainable practices at its core, the facility reinforces Tata Steel’s position as a trusted partner for the future of mobility,” said Prabhat Kumar, Vice President – Marketing & Sales (Flat Products), Tata Steel.
CGL‑1, supplied and commissioned by John Cockerill, is one of several new facilities within the Cold Rolling Mill complex, alongside a Pellet Plant and Coke Plant, all built with modern technologies and sustainable design principles.
Tata Steel Kalinganagar produces steel for a broad range of sectors—defence, infrastructure, engineering, capital goods, oil & gas, renewable energy, and shipbuilding.
Tata Steel Group has an annual crude steel capacity of around 35 million tpa and employs over 76,000 people across five continents. For the financial year ending March 31, 2025, the company reported consolidated turnover of approximately USD 26 billion. Tata Steel has committed to achieving net‑zero emissions by 2045. Its Kalinganagar, Jamshedpur, and Meramandali plants are certified under ResponsibleSteel, accounting for over 90 percent of its India-based steel production. The group has received multiple sustainability, digital‑transformation, and governance accolades globally.
