ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) announced the commissioning of a new, state-of-the-art Continuous Galvanising Line (CGL) at its flagship plant in Hazira, Gujarat. This development establishes AM/NS India as the only company in India with a modern CGL line capable of producing Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) with strength levels up to 1180 megapascals (MPa).
This commissioning also marks a significant move for the company, which has been strategically implementing an ambitious Rs 60,000-crore expansion project to develop upstream, downstream, and other enabling facilities. The expansion project at the integrated steel plant aims at scaling up production capacity across a diverse portfolio of steel grades to meet evolving demands.
The new CGL is equipped with cutting-edge technology derived from the deep global expertise of its parent companies, ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel. It will manufacture Galvanised (GI) and Galvannealed (GA) coated flat steels, including ArcelorMittal as well as Nippon Steel’s licensed products. These innovative offerings will provide excellent recyclability, high-formability, fuel efficiency through lightweighting, and enhanced safety – key requirements for modern mobility solutions, especially with India's Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) Phase III norms coming into effect in April 2027.
Dilip Oommen, Chief Executive Officer, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), said, "The commissioning of the first-of-its-kind Continuous Galvanising Line marks another defining moment in our expansion project, inaugurated by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji. This ambitious project’s efforts are now coming to fruition, and we can proudly say that the new line and upcoming facilities are designed to produce steel that matches the quality of offerings currently available in developed nations. We are committed to providing the best-in-class products that the country needs as it progresses towards a ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ vision.”
The latest galvanising unit represents a significant leap in the company’s downstream capabilities to expand value-added products’ portfolio. The CGL will not only strengthen AM/NS India’s contribution to ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives but also play a key role in enabling India’s transition to next-generation steel, sustainably. By offering import substitute products, the company is striving to bridge the much-needed gap between domestic demand and high-end steel availability, thus enhancing India’s competitiveness globally. This also aligns with the government's efforts to encourage domestic production of value-added steel by creating downstream capacities through various initiatives, including the PLI scheme.
Featuring modern environmental technologies, the facility has the ability to considerably reduce CO? emissions intensity compared to conventional CGLs, underpinned by innovative waste heat recovery, advanced thermal energy control, regenerative electrical drives, and the use of electrolytic H2, among others. This will support AM/NS India’s adherence to the Green Steel Taxonomy and broader sustainability goals.
The expansion project is progressing well to scale up the company’s production capacity from the current 9 MTPA to 15 MTPA, with a goal of reaching 24 MTPA at its Hazira plant. This includes both upstream and downstream steelmaking capabilities.
Separately, the company will set up an integrated steel plant in Andhra Pradesh where it has already commenced the land acquisition process. Plans are also on track to set up integrated steel plants in Odisha, where the company has a significant presence.
In parallel, the company has sharpened its focus on accelerating the decarbonisation of steelmaking. It is integrating renewables into its energy mix, deploying energy-efficient technologies, and exploring a range of low-carbon pathways in alignment with India’s climate goals.
