steel

Tata Steel commissions scrap-based electric arc furnace facility in Ludhiana

Tata Steel Limited has inaugurated a scrap-based electric arc furnace (EAF) facility at Hi-Tech Valley in Ludhiana, with a production capacity of 0.75 million tonnes per annum. The plant, built with an investment of approximately INR 32 billion, is designed to produce construction-grade steel while reducing carbon emissions intensity. The facility is designed to achieve […]

SSAB Inaugurates Steel Processing Facility in Taloja to Expand Value-Added Operations in India

SSAB inaugurated a steel processing facility in Taloja on 18 March, marking an expansion of its downstream operations in India. The unit is designed to support value-added processing of high-strength steel and supply ready-to-assemble components to domestic original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The Taloja unit is structured as a downstream processing centre rather than a steel […]

Tata Steel approves NINL amalgamation and USD 2 billion subsidiary investment

Tata Steel Limited approved a scheme to amalgamate Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL) with itself and an investment of up to USD 2 billion in its wholly owned subsidiary at its board meeting held on 17 March 2026. The decisions are subject to regulatory approvals and are aimed at restructuring operations and supporting overseas business […]

Tata Steel Signs MoU with University of Science and Technology Beijing to Advance Low-Carbon Steelmaking

Tata Steel Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) to collaborate on the development of low-carbon steelmaking technologies. The agreement, announced on 17 March 2026, will focus on joint research and development aimed at reducing emissions in steel production. Research teams from Tata Steel, Tata […]

Sund Birsta India Inaugurates Pune Workshop for Localised Steel Equipment Servicing

Sund Birsta India Private Limited has inaugurated a new workshop facility in Pune to support localised servicing of steel coil handling and binding equipment. The expansion marks the company’s transition from a sales-focused presence established in 2024 to a sales and service-oriented unit aimed at supporting domestic steel producers with engineering, spare parts, and refurbishment […]

NMDC R&D Centre, IIT Hyderabad Sign MoU for Mining and Mineral Processing Research Collaboration

NMDC Limited signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between its Research and Development (R&D) Centre and Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) to strengthen academic and research collaboration in the minerals and metals sector. The agreement aims to advance indigenous technologies in mineral processing and allied areas, with a focus on supporting India’s mineral […]

ArcelorMittal Building Solutions India Inaugurates Greenfield Plant in Maharashtra

ArcelorMittal Building Solutions India inaugurated its first manufacturing plant in India on 12 February 2026 at Vile Bhagad, Maharashtra, marking the company’s entry into local production of building envelope solutions. The facility, located about 100 kilometres from Mumbai, was developed as a greenfield project and will function as a downstream finishing unit. The project was […]

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India launches two branded coated steels for appliance, industrial OEMs

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Private Limited on 16 February 2026 expanded its value-added steel portfolio with the launch of two branded coated products, AM/NS Vibrance and AM/NS Optima, targeting appliance and industrial manufacturing applications. The company said the additions are intended to meet rising demand from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for surface precision, aesthetics and […]

Jindal Stainless Develops Stainless Steel Salt Container for Indian Railways

Jindal Stainless Limited has developed a stainless steel container for salt transportation in collaboration with Indian Railways. The prototype underwent loading and unloading trials at Bhimasar, Gandhidham, Gujarat on 10 February 2026 and has been developed in accordance with Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) specifications. The 20-foot salt container has been fabricated entirely in […]