Surat: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) today 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 application, ” the company said in an official statement.

This commissioning marks a significant move for the company, which has been implementing an ambitious ₹ 60,000-crore expansion project to develop upstream, downstream, and other enabling facilities. Inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2022, 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 derived from the deep global expertise of its parent companies, ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel, and is set to bring a 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, including ArcelorMittal as well as Nippon Steel’s licensed products. These innovative offerings will provide excellent recyclability, high-formability, fuel efficiency through lightweighting, and enhanced safety – key requirements for modern mobility solutions, especially with India’s Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) Phase III norms coming into effect in April 2027, the company further stated.

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 ji. 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 company also stated that its expansion project is progressing well to scale up the 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.

Separately, 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. DeshGujarat