Tata Steel has commissioned new facilities at its Kalinganagar plant and initiated modernisation at NINL in Odisha, with a combined investment of INR 9,067 crore. The projects are expected to generate 10,500 jobs.

Oct 22, 2026

Tata Steel commissioned advanced manufacturing facilities at its Kalinganagar plant and initiated expansion at Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL) in Odisha, representing a cumulative investment of Rs 9,067 crore.

The Kalinganagar expansion includes two continuous galvanising lines with a combined capacity of 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and a continuous annealing line with a capacity of 0.9 MTPA. The company has also added a 7 MTPA iron ore slurry pipeline and an air separation unit supplied by Linde India, strengthening its manufacturing infrastructure.

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Meanwhile, the modernisation of NINL aims to increase its crude steelmaking capacity from 4.8 MTPA to 6.2 MTPA under an approved capital expenditure plan of INR 33,873 crore. The expansion is expected to enhance NINL’s steelmaking capabilities and support Tata Steel’s broader growth plans.