ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India has announced the commissioning of a new Continuous Galvanising Line (CGL) at its flagship plant in Hazira, Gujarat, making AM/NS the first Indian company to produce highest strength steel for the automotive sector.
July 16, 2025
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has announced the commissioning of a new 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) – essential for exceptional safety, durability, and sustainability for evolving automotive applications.
This commissioning also marks a significant move for the company. With an investment of INR 60,000 crore, 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 and is set to bring a paradigm shift to the automotive sector, which has been largely reliant on imports for high-grade, specialised steel. It will manufacture Galvanised (GI) and Galvannealed (GA) coated flat steels, as well as other licensed products.
Mr. 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, 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.”
Mr Oommen added, “With the constant support from our parent companies, we have set new benchmarks and further strengthened our ability to deliver world-class products, including the highest-strength steel ever produced in India to meet the evolving needs of the automotive sector. Indigenous production from this unique line will contribute meaningfully towards the country’s self-reliance goal.”
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.
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Featuring modern environmental technologies, the facility has the ability to considerably reduce CO₂ 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 will 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.
Additionally, 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.
