Jindal India Limited (JIL), a prominent manufacturer of steel pipes and cold-rolled steel, has officially commissioned a new steel plant in West Bengal with an investment of approximately 15 billion Indian rupees ($169 million). The facility is expected to significantly expand the company’s production capabilities, catering to the growing demand for steel in India’s infrastructure and construction sectors.
The new plant adds 0.6 million tons per year of production capacity, increasing JIL’s total output from 1 million tons to 1.6 million tons per year—an overall capacity boost of 60%. The expansion particularly enhances the company’s production of coated flat products, pipe products, and safety barriers. According to the company, production capacity for coated flat products will rise by 60%, pipe products by 40%, and road safety barriers by 75%.
The new facility is expected to contribute substantially to the company’s revenue growth in the coming years. The project aligns with India’s rapid urbanization and the rising demand for steel-intensive infrastructure projects, including highways, metro lines, and industrial developments.
JIL’s expansion in West Bengal complements its broader growth strategy. In July 2025, the company received approval from the Odisha state government to construct a steel plant worth 36 billion rupees ($420.2 million) in the Dhenkanal district. This is the first phase of a large-scale investment program valued at 150 billion rupees, planned to be executed in three phases by 2030. The first phase will add 960,000 tons per year of flat steel production capacity, with operations scheduled to begin in 2027.
JIL is part of the BC Jindal Group, which reports an annual turnover of $2.5 billion. The company specializes in producing steel pipes, pipelines, colored and galvanized rolled products, cold-rolled coils, and specialized items for the oil and gas industry. With existing plants in Jhangalpur and Ranikhat (Haura district, West Bengal), the new facility strengthens JIL’s production footprint in Eastern India and opens avenues for further expansion.
The company is also advancing its focus on sustainable steel production. Jindal Steel Duqm, a subsidiary of the Jindal Steel Group, has commissioned Danieli to supply a second hydrogen-ready direct reduction plant for the production of hot briquetted iron (HBI) in Duqm, Oman. This project complements the first Energiron DRI plant currently under construction in Duqm, scheduled for commissioning in 2026. The investment reflects JIL’s strategic move toward green steel production technologies and alignment with global sustainability trends.
Industry experts note that the Indian steel sector continues to see robust growth due to increasing infrastructure spending, urbanization, and government support for manufacturing. JIL’s expansion projects demonstrate the company’s commitment to meeting domestic demand while strengthening its competitive position internationally.
The West Bengal plant not only boosts production but also provides significant employment opportunities for the region, including both direct and indirect jobs across manufacturing, logistics, and ancillary services. Analysts expect the increased production to help stabilize steel prices in the eastern markets of India and supply critical materials for large-scale infrastructure projects.
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