ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AMNS) India is set to commission two production lines at its Hazira plant in Gujarat to produce advanced automotive steel products. The new lines, a continuous galvanizing line (CGL) and a continuous galvanizing and annealing line (CGAL), will be part of the Cold Rolling Mill 2 (CRM2) complex and are expected to be operational in 2025.
The expansion aims to meet the growing demand for high-quality, value-added automotive steel in India, currently at 7.8 million tonnes annually and forecast to grow by 6-7% per year. The new lines will help substitute imports of high-end steel used by the automotive sector, supporting the government's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India) initiative.
According to AMNS India's CEO, Dilip Oommen, the new units will provide premium steel solutions tailored to the automotive sector's needs and enable the company to produce globally recognized offerings indigenously. The expansion will strengthen India's steel ecosystem and boost global competitiveness.