ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has initiated a Rs 60,000-crore investment program to expand the production capacity of its steel plant in Hazira, Gujarat, from 9 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 15 MTPA. The groundbreaking ceremony for the project was held on January 19, 2025. The expansion will involve upstream and downstream enhancements, […]
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has announced plans to commission two new production lines for advanced automotive steel at its facility in Gujarat by 2025. The expansion aims to bolster the domestic supply of high-quality steel for the automotive industry, which is currently growing at an annual rate of 6–7%. The company stated that […]
Rungta Steel has announced the commencement of Ductile Iron (DI) Pipe production at its Chaliyama Steel Plant in Chaibasa, Jharkhand. This initiative marks the company’s entry into a new segment within the infrastructure sector, complementing its existing product offerings such as TMT bars, wire rods, and fly ash bricks. DI Pipes are manufactured using molten […]
NMDC Steel Limited (NSL) has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for manufacturing hot-rolled steel strip, sheet, and plates for welded steel pipes used in pipeline transportation systems. The certification complies with the Indian Standard IS 18384:2023, which specifies general requirements for steel products utilized in the petroleum and natural gas industries. […]
The Ministry of Steel has launched the revised Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, referred to as “PLI Scheme 1.1,” on January 6, 2025, in New Delhi. The application window for the scheme is now open. The initiative, aimed at enhancing domestic manufacturing in the steel sector, follows the earlier PLI scheme introduced in November 2020. According […]
Aerolloy Technologies, a subsidiary of PTC Industries, has commissioned a Vacuum Arc Remelting (VAR) furnace in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. According to the company, this facility, sourced from Germany, has an annual melting capacity of 1,500 metric tons and can produce aerospace-grade titanium alloy ingots up to 1,000 millimeters in diameter. The VAR furnace operates under […]
JSW Group has acquired two copper mines in Jharkhand through a competitive bidding process with Hindustan Copper, marking its entry into the non-ferrous metals sector. The mines, currently in the exploration phase, have a combined capacity of three million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and will require an estimated two years to become operational. As part […]
German-based ECKART, a manufacturer of effect pigments, has announced a joint venture with India-based Runaya to build a production facility in Odisha, India. The plant will produce spherical atomized aluminum granules, which are used in industries such as aerospace, solar panels, and high-value effect pigments. The facility will focus on sustainable manufacturing practices, including the […]
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India has initiated the production of its patented Zinc-Aluminium-Magnesium-coated steel product, Optigal, in India as part of its broader expansion efforts. This development comes amid a ₹60,000 crore investment in the first phase of expansion at the company’s Hazira facility. The product, which was previously available only in global markets, debuted […]
Tata Steel has operationalized an all-women shift at its Noamundi Iron Mine, marking a development in workforce diversification in the mining sector. The shift includes women employees handling all mining activities, such as operating heavy earth-moving machinery (HEMM) and performing supervisory roles. The move is part of Tata Steel’s “Women@Mines” and “Tejaswini” initiatives, which aim […]
