ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel Commissions New Line at Hazira Plant

Gujarat, Jul 17 (KNN) ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has commissioned a new Continuous Galvanized Line (CGL) at its Hazira plant in Gujarat, aiming to meet the rising demand for high-strength automotive steel in India.

This advanced facility will produce coated steel for automobile manufacturers, catering to evolving safety and efficiency standards in the sector.

The new line has an annual production capacity of 500,000 tonnes and is designed to manufacture high-strength coated steel used in cars, including in structural and safety-critical components.

This will help automobile makers reduce vehicle weight and improve fuel efficiency without compromising on safety.

According to the company, the new line uses cutting-edge technology and supports the production of Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), which is crucial for building lighter, stronger, and safer vehicles.

It also aligns with India’s focus on making the domestic automotive sector more self-reliant and globally competitive.

AM/NS India CEO Dilip Oommen said the expansion reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainable growth.

The move is part of a broader plan to increase the Hazira plant’s steelmaking capacity from 9 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 15 MTPA.

This development comes as India’s steel demand continues to rise, especially from the automotive and infrastructure sectors.

The new CGL is expected to reduce dependency on imports and strengthen the local supply chain for high-grade steel.

With this strategic investment, AM/NS India aims to play a leading role in supporting India’s manufacturing ambitions, particularly under the government’s 'Make in India' initiative and the push for advanced mobility solutions.

(KNN Bureau)