Tata Steel has commissioned India’s largest blast furnace at Kalinganagar, Odisha, marking a major expansion in the company’s crude steel capacity. The announcement was made on Friday evening.

What Happened: With an investment of ₹27,000 crore, the Phase II expansion at Kalinganagar will increase the site’s total capacity from 3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 8 MTPA. The inauguration was led by T V Narendran, CEO and managing director, of Tata Steel.

The new blast furnace will significantly enhance the plant’s overall production capabilities, enabling Tata Steel to cater to the increasing demands of various industries, including automotive, infrastructure, power, shipbuilding, and defence. The expansion has positioned Odisha as Tata Steel’s largest investment destination in India, with a total cumulated investment of over ₹1 lakh crore in the last decade.

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“The commissioning of India’s largest blast furnace at Kalinganagar is a momentous occasion for the steel industry, setting new benchmarks in capacity, technology, and sustainability,” said Narendran. He further highlighted the expansion’s role in strengthening Tata Steel’s position in high-end, value-added steel segments and aligning with India’s vision for self-reliance and sustainable industrial growth.

Earlier in September, Tata Steel received a significant boost with a ₹5,500 Cr grant from the U.K. government for its green steel project in Port Talbot.

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