Jindal India limited (JIL), a member of B.
C. Jindal Group, a leading manufacturer of pipes and cold-rolled steel, has commissioned a new steel plant in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal. The project involves an investment of $169 million, the company said in a statement on Thursday, October 9.
The new facility adds 600,000 tons per year of capacity, increasing JIL's TOTAL production volume from 1 million tons to 1.6 million tons per year. The expansion will allow for increased production of coated products, tubular products and road safety barriers. Specifically, production capacity for coated flat products will increase by 60 percent, tubular products by 40 percent and safety barriers by 75 percent, the company said.
Future investment plans in Odisha
In July 2025, JIL received approval from the Odisha government to set up a new integrated steel plant in the state involving an investment of $420 million in the first phase. The project will include a 960,000 tonne per annum sheet steel plant, which is expected to begin commercial operations in 2027.
Jindal India limited specializes in the production of steel pipes, pipelines, galvanized and non-ferrous rolled products, cold rolled coils and steel products for oil and gas industry. The company currently operates two factories at Jangalpur and Ranihat, located in West Bengal.
