JSW Steel Sets New Record with 7.9 Million Tonnes Crude Steel Output in Q2 FY26

JSW Steel, one of India’s leading steel producers, announced a new production milestone by recording its highest-ever consolidated crude steel output of 7.9 million tonnes in the second quarter of FY26. This represents a robust 17% year-on-year growth, underscoring the company’s strong operational efficiency and capacity expansion strategy.

The surge in production was largely driven by the company’s Indian operations, which contributed 7.66 million tonnes during the quarter — up from 6.63 million tonnes in the same period last year. JSW Steel reported an impressive 92% capacity utilisation across its domestic facilities, reflecting optimal plant performance and sustained demand from core sectors such as infrastructure, construction, and manufacturing.

The company’s global operations also played a supportive role, with its Ohio plant in the United States contributing 0.24 million tonnes to the consolidated output. For the first half of FY26, JSW Steel achieved a total crude steel production of 15.16 million tonnes, marking a 16% growth compared to the previous year. Of this, 14.69 million tonnes came from Indian operations alone, representing a 15% rise year-on-year.

JSW Steel attributed the strong performance to the commissioning of the second converter at its wholly owned subsidiary, Jindal Vijayanagar Metallics Limited (JVML), on August 30, 2025. This expansion lifted the company’s total crude steel capacity in India to 34.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The 5 MTPA integrated plant at JVML has already ramped up effectively, operating at an impressive 88% capacity utilisation in September 2025.

Additionally, in a strategic move to enhance future output, the company temporarily shut down Blast Furnace 3 at its Vijayanagar plant for 150 days starting in late September. The upgrade aims to increase its hot metal capacity from 3 MTPA to 4.5 MTPA, further strengthening JSW Steel’s long-term growth prospects.

With a focus on operational excellence, sustainability, and capacity expansion, JSW Steel continues to reinforce its leadership in the Indian and global steel markets. The record-breaking production highlights the company’s ability to meet growing demand and support India’s infrastructure-led growth story.