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ANGUL, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
Jindal Steel has achieved another major milestone in its expansion journey by successfully commissioning a new 250 MT Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) at its integrated steel plant in Angul. The addition of this 3 MTPA BOF raises the crude steelmaking capacity of the facility from 6 MTPA to 9 MTPA, significantly strengthening India’s steel production base.
With the first heat now tapped, the commissioning of the BOF — synchronised with the start-up of Blast Furnace 2 — creates a seamless flow of hot metal into steelmaking, ensuring higher throughput into downstream product lines. This strategic alignment reinforces Jindal Steel’s position as a key contributor to India’s march toward self-reliance in steel, with supplies catering to infrastructure, automotive, oil & gas, energy, and real estate sectors.
“The new BOF is now running, and the first heat has been tapped. With this, Angul gains real muscle in steelmaking. Every tonne we produce here strengthens India’s ability to rely on its own capacity,” said Naveen Jindal, Chairman of Jindal Steel, underlining the importance of this milestone.
The Angul facility is on track to achieve a capacity of 12 MTPA within the current financial year, making it one of the largest and most advanced steelmaking complexes in the country. The expansion comes at a time when India is witnessing record demand for high-quality steel to power its infrastructure and industrial growth.
Jindal Steel, among India’s leading integrated steel producers, operates on a robust mine-to-metal model with a strong emphasis on scale, efficiency, and sustainability. The company has invested over USD 12 billion in world-class facilities across Angul, Raigarh, and Patratu, with strategic operations spanning India and Africa. Its future-ready product portfolio supports critical sectors, driving progress and nation-building through innovation and resilience.
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