Tata Steel hits record 23.48 million tonnes crude steel output in India in FY26

Tata Steel has reported its highest-ever annual crude steel production in India at 23.48 million tonnes during FY26, marking an 8 per cent year-on-year increase and reinforcing the company’s leadership in India’s steel sector.

The strong performance was largely supported by the ramp-up of production at its Kalinganagar plant, which played a crucial role in offsetting the impact of the planned blast furnace relining shutdown at its Jamshedpur facility. Despite this temporary maintenance activity, the company managed to deliver robust annual numbers.

In the January to March quarter alone, Tata Steel’s India crude steel production rose 15 per cent year-on-year to 6.25 million tonnes, reflecting sustained demand momentum from key sectors such as infrastructure, automotive, engineering and construction.

Annual deliveries in India also touched a new record at 22.53 million tonnes. Notably, domestic deliveries crossed the 20 million tonne mark for the first time, highlighting the resilience of India’s steel consumption story amid ongoing public and private capital expenditure.

The company said multiple business segments contributed to this growth. Its automotive and special products division achieved its highest-ever annual volume of around 3.4 million tonnes, supported by rising demand from passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and industrial manufacturing.

Branded products and retail volumes stood at approximately 7.3 million tonnes, while industrial products and project business contributed around 7.2 million tonnes, benefiting from strong activity in engineering, infrastructure and construction-linked sectors.

Tata Steel also reported significant growth in its downstream businesses, including tubes, tinplate and coated products. The company’s digital commerce platform saw gross merchandise value surge 161 per cent to Rs 9,360 crore, underlining the growing role of online steel procurement.

The record production and delivery figures come at a time when India’s infrastructure push, real estate expansion and manufacturing growth continue to support steel demand, positioning Tata Steel for further momentum in the coming fiscal.