ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) is set to commission two advanced production lines at its flagship Hazira plant in Gujarat this year. These new facilities will focus on producing high-end automotive steel, reducing dependency on imports and supporting the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
Key Highlights:
🔹 New Units: A Continuous Galvanizing Line (CGL) and a Continuous Galvanizing and Annealing Line (CGAL) to be part of the upcoming Cold Rolling Mill 2 (CRM2) complex.
🔹 First in India: The lines will manufacture globally recognized advanced automotive steel products locally for the first time.
🔹 Market Impact: These additions aim to meet India’s growing demand for premium flat automotive steel, currently at 7.8 MTPA, projected to grow at 6-7% annually.
🔹 Strategic Growth: Enhancing India’s steel ecosystem and global competitiveness while expanding AM/NS India’s product portfolio and market share.
CEO’s Vision:
Dilip Oommen, CEO of AM/NS India, stated:
“The two units mark a significant step toward our goal of providing premium steel solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the automotive sector. This expansion reinforces our commitment to strengthening India’s steel ecosystem and supporting the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ mission.”
This initiative aligns with ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel’s technical expertise and commitment to bringing world-class quality standards to India, paving the way for innovation in the automotive steel sector.
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