JSW Steel Crude Steel Production Rises 3% to 6.59 Million Tonnes in Q1 FY27

JSW Steel has reported a 3% year-on-year increase in consolidated crude steel production during the first quarter of FY27, highlighting the company’s operational resilience despite planned maintenance activities at its flagship Vijayanagar plant.

According to the company’s latest production update, consolidated crude steel output reached 6.59 million tonnes during the April-June quarter of FY27, compared with 6.38 million tonnes in the corresponding period last year. Production also improved sequentially from 6.48 million tonnes recorded during the January-March quarter.

The growth was primarily driven by the company’s Indian operations, where crude steel production rose 3% year-on-year to 6.35 million tonnes from 6.14 million tonnes. Sequentially, production increased marginally from 6.32 million tonnes, reflecting stable operating performance across domestic manufacturing facilities.

JSW Steel stated that capacity utilisation at its Indian operations remained strong at approximately 94% during the quarter. The figure excludes Blast Furnace 3 at the Vijayanagar Works, which was temporarily shut down to undertake a capacity expansion programme aimed at enhancing future production capabilities.

The company confirmed that Blast Furnace 3 resumed hot metal production on June 23 following the successful completion of the upgrade. Despite the temporary shutdown, the company maintained positive production growth, demonstrating the strength and flexibility of its manufacturing network.

At its overseas operations, JSW Steel USA’s Ohio facility produced 0.24 million tonnes of crude steel during the quarter, remaining stable on a year-on-year basis while improving significantly compared to the previous quarter.

The company also noted that the steel business undertaking of Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd. was transferred to JSW-JFE Steel Ltd. through a slump sale in March 2026. Consequently, previous year’s production figures have been adjusted to ensure a like-for-like comparison.

The latest production numbers reinforce JSW Steel’s position as India’s largest private steel producer while supporting the country’s broader objective of expanding domestic steel manufacturing capacity. With upgraded facilities, high capacity utilisation and continued investments in operational efficiency, the company remains well positioned to meet rising demand from infrastructure, construction, automotive and engineering sectors in the coming quarters.