Jindal Steel has announced a major expansion of its structural steel manufacturing operations at its Raigarh facility, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s domestic steel capabilities. Under the expansion plan, the company will double its structural steel capacity from the current 1.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 2.4 MTPA, with completion targeted by mid-2028.
The expansion is expected to substantially improve the availability of heavy and ultra-heavy structural steel sections in India, reinforcing Jindal Steel’s leadership position in the structural steel segment. With infrastructure and energy projects growing in size and complexity, the move is aimed at meeting rising domestic demand while reducing dependence on imported steel sections.
As part of its roadmap, Jindal Steel will commission a new, dedicated structural steel mill at the Raigarh plant. This will be supported by advanced upstream and downstream technology upgrades, enabling the production of larger, heavier, and more complex parallel flange sections. Currently, the company manufactures parallel flange sections ranging from 100 mm to 900 mm, with sectional weights of up to 333 kg per metre. Following the expansion, Jindal Steel will be able to produce ultra-heavy sections with depths reaching 1,100 mm and weights of up to 1,500 kg per metre, a capability that is set to be among the largest in the country.
These enhanced manufacturing capabilities will play a crucial role in supporting key sectors such as infrastructure, refineries, power generation, renewable energy, transmission networks, and high-rise construction. By strengthening domestic supply of heavy structural steel, the expansion will also help lower India’s reliance on imports for critical projects, improving supply-chain resilience and project execution timelines.
