ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AMNS India) on Wednesday commissioned a new production line at its Hazira plant in Gujarat to produce high-strength steel for the automotive sector.
The new continuous galvanising line (CGL) has been set up as part of the ongoing ₹60,000 crore investment plan at the Gujarat plant. The CGL line is 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, the company said in a statement.
With the latest development, AMNS India said it has become the first company in India to produce the highest strength steel for the automotive sector.
The modern unit is part of the company's ambitious ₹60,000-crore expansion project, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, under which the Hazira steel plant's capacity is being scaled up to 15 million tonnes (MT) from 9 MT.
In a virtual interaction, AMNS India CEO Dilip Oommen said, "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." Over the years, AMNS India has strengthened its 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, he said.
On the Hazira expansion project, the company said it is progressing well with a goal of reaching 24 MTPA, including both upstream and downstream steelmaking capabilities.
Separately, the company will set up an integrated steel plant in Andhra Pradesh, where it has initiated the land acquisition process. Plans are also on track to set up integrated steel plants in Odisha, where the company has a significant presence. AMNS India is a 60:40 joint venture company of Luxembourg-based ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel of Japan.
