Tata Steel Board Affirms Multi-Billion Dollar India Growth Strategy..

Varahi media.com online news,Mumbai, December 13th, 2025: The Board of Tata Steel today affirmed its long-term growth strategy for its India business, detailing a comprehensive plan focused on volume expansion, value-added products, mineral security, and pioneering low-carbon steelmaking technologies.

In line with its prudent capital allocation goals, Tata Steel will prioritize investments across four key areas: volume growth, value-added downstream portfolio expansion, investment in mining assets and infrastructure, and the development of new, low-carbon, low-capital process technologies.

Capacity Expansion and Product Portfolio Growth

The Board approved several major capacity expansions across its India facilities:

1. Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL): In-principle approval was accorded for a 4.8 MTPA capacity expansion (Phase 1) at NINL. This move aims to expand Tata Steel’s long products portfolio, targeting the highly profitable retail segment and capitalizing on the rapid growth of the Indian construction sector.
2. Tata Steel Meramandali: Funds were approved to commence design and engineering work for a 2.5 million tons Thin Slab Caster and Rolling facility. This will enhance finished steel capacity, particularly for thinner gauge products.
3. Tarapur Downstream Facility: The Board approved the plan to set up a 0.7 MTPA Hot Rolled Pickling and Galvanizing Line (HRPGL) at its existing Cold Rolling Complex in Tarapur, Maharashtra. This facility, touted as the “first of its kind” in India, is strategically designed for import substitution and will help consolidate Tata Steel’s leadership in supplying advanced products to the automotive sector.

Strategic Partnerships for Mineral Security and Greenfield Expansion

To cater to the increasing demand in Western and Southern India and align with Maharashtra’s goal of becoming a USD 1 trillion economy, Tata Steel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lloyd Metals & Energy Ltd (LMEL). The partnership will jointly explore opportunities in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district, including:

• Operating mining concessions to boost iron ore production, establishing the region as a new iron ore hub.
• The development of a greenfield 6 million tons steel capacity by Tata Steel in two phases.
• Strategic cooperation on the proposed integrated steel projects already being developed by LMEL in Gadchiroli.

Furthermore, Tata Steel signed definitive agreements to acquire a 50.01% stake in Thriveni Pellets Private Limited (TPPL), which wholly owns Brahmani River Pellet Limited (BRPL). BRPL operates a 4 MTPA pellet plant in Jajpur, Odisha, along with a 212-kilometer slurry pipeline, significantly enhancing Tata Steel’s raw material security.

Pioneering Low-Carbon Steelmaking

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The Board reviewed the progress of its patented HIsarna technology, a low-carbon process that eliminates the use of coke and utilizes inferior iron ore and steel slag. Following successful trials at its Ijmuiden pilot plant, the Board approved:

• Commencement of engineering work and the regulatory approval process for setting up a demonstration plant of around 1 MTPA capacity in Jamshedpur.

As Tata Steel owns the global Intellectual Property Rights for the HIsarna process, this initiative marks a key focus area in the company’s long-term sustainability strategy.

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