ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India is set to commission two production lines- a Continuous Galvanizing Line (CGL) and a Continuous Galvanizing and Annealing Line (CGAL)- at its Gujarat-based facility this year. These two facilities will be part of the upcoming Cold Rolling Mill 2 (CRM2) complex at its flagship plant in Hazira.
Jan 19, 2025
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India has announced that it is set to commission two production lines at its Gujarat-based facility this year. The new production line will produce advanced automotive steel products.
The new lines – a Continuous Galvanizing Line (CGL) and a Continuous Galvanizing and Annealing Line (CGAL)are expected to be fully operational in 2025 These two facilities will be part of the upcoming Cold Rolling Mill 2 (CRM2) complex at its flagship plant in Hazira, Gujarat, as per the press release.
Once operational, the production from the two units will substitute high-end steel imports required by the automotive sector, thus promoting ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
The expansion aims to meet the growing demand for high-quality, value-added automotive steel in India, which currently stands at 7.8 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) for flat steel and is projected to grow by 6-7% annually.
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Dilip Oommen, Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), said, “The dedicated two units mark a significant step toward our goal of providing high-quality, premium steel solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the automotive sector. With our wide range of products and services, we are well-positioned and a preferred choice among automotive manufacturers. Once operational, these additions will not only enable us to indigenously produce new offerings that are widely recognised globally but also help grow our portfolio as well as our market share. This expansion plays a key role in our strategy to strengthen the country’s steel ecosystem and boost global competitiveness, thereby reinforcing ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.”
