AM/NS India commissions India’s first high-strength galvanising line at Hazira

New Delhi: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has commissioned a new Continuous Galvanising Line (CGL) at its integrated steel plant in Hazira, Gujarat, becoming the first company in the country with a facility capable of producing Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) with strength levels up to 1180 megapascals (MPa).The development is part of the company’s ongoing ₹60,000 crore expansion project aimed at scaling up its upstream and downstream production capacity. The expansion project was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2022 and targets increasing the Hazira plant’s capacity from the current 9 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 15 MTPA, with a future goal of reaching 24 MTPA.The new CGL is designed to manufacture Galvanised (GI) and Galvannealed (GA) coated flat steels, including licensed products from parent companies ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel. These products are aimed at meeting the demand for high-formability and high-strength materials in the domestic automotive industry, especially in view of India’s Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) Phase III norms coming into effect from April 2027."The commissioning of the first-of-its-kind Continuous Galvanising Line marks another defining moment in our expansion project, inaugurated by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji. This ambitious project’s efforts are now coming to fruition, and 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," said Dilip Oommen, Chief Executive Officer, AM/NS India."With the constant support from our parent companies, we have set new benchmarks and further strengthened our 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 added.The new line incorporates environmental technologies including waste heat recovery, advanced thermal energy control, regenerative electrical drives and the use of electrolytic hydrogen. These are expected to reduce CO₂ emissions intensity in line with India’s Green Steel Taxonomy and sustainability goals.In addition to Hazira, the company is also progressing plans for new integrated steel plants in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Land acquisition has commenced in Andhra Pradesh, while planning for the Odisha project is underway.

The company said the commissioning strengthens its downstream capacity for value-added steel products and helps reduce reliance on imports of high-grade steel. The facility also supports India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and other initiatives to promote domestic manufacturing of specialised steel products.