Jindal (India) Limited begins commissioning ₹1,500 cr downstream steel capacity expansion in West Bengal
Kolkata: Jindal (India) Limited, part of the BC Jindal Group, has begun commissioning its new ₹1,500 crore downstream steel capacity expansion at its manufacturing facilities in Howrah, West Bengal, marking a major milestone in its growth plans.
The commissioning of the new 0.6 million metric tonne (MT) cold rolling complex marks the completion of a significant portion of the project.
fully operational, this expansion will boost the company’s total production capacity by 60%, up from the existing 1 million MT per annum, significantly enhancing its ability to meet domestic and export demand.
“The strategic expansion aligns with our mission to contribute to the government’s infrastructure development goals. It will further help us to drive growth in FY26, expand our geographical footprint and enhance our capabilities to manufacture premium downstream steel products. This move underscores Jindal (India) Limited’s commitment to innovation and long-term growth,” said a company spokesperson.
The new production lines, installed at Jindal (India)’s state-of-the-art Howrah facilities, are equipped with machinery supplied by leading international manufacturers John Cockerill and Esmech Equipment (SMS Group).
A part of the ₹18,000 crore BC Jindal Group, the company has expanded its coated flat product range with advanced coating technologies to serve fast-growing sectors such as solar energy and home appliances.
The project also scales up its manufacturing capacity for pipes and crash barriers, with capacity for coated flat products rising 60%, pipe products 40%, and crash barriers 75%.
Jindal (India) Limited, one of the oldest players in the downstream steel segment, has been expanding its presence nationwide.
While eastern India continues to be its largest revenue contributor, northern and western India now account for around 20% of its turnover—a share the company aims to raise to 30% soon, supported by the region’s infrastructure and industrial growth.
“As a national player, we are dedicated to solidifying our foothold in existing markets while expanding into these key regions vital for growth,” a company spokesperson said.
In addition to this, the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Jindal India Steel Tech Limited (JISTL), recently received approval to set up a greenfield steel plant in Dhenkanal, Odisha, as part of a ₹15,000 crore investment plan to be executed in three phases by 2030. The first phase, worth ₹3,600 crore, is already underway.
Founded in 1952, Jindal (India) Limited operates two advanced manufacturing facilities in West Bengal and produces sheets, pipes, and aluminium foil.
With strong brands like Jindal Sabrang and Jindal NeuColour+, it holds a dominant position in the colour-coated steel sheet market, particularly in eastern India, with coated flat steel products making up 70% of its total production.
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