JSW Steel Limited has approved an investment of INR 16,150 crore for Phase II of its Utkal steel project in Jagatsinghpur, Odisha. The expansion will add 5 MTPA of steelmaking capacity, taking the total capacity under construction at the site to 10 MTPA.

Nov 12, 2026

JSW Steel’s board has approved Phase II of the expansion at its Utkal steel facility in Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, involving a capital outlay of INR 16,150 crore. The project will add 5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of steelmaking capacity to the site, with commissioning targeted for the first quarter of FY2031.

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With the addition of Phase II, the total steelmaking capacity under construction at the site will reach 10 MTPA, including the 5 MTPA capacity already under construction under Phase I. The expansion forms part of JSW Steel’s broader capacity growth strategy to strengthen its steelmaking footprint and support rising demand.