ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has commissioned a cutting-edge Continuous Galvanising Line (CGL) at its Hazira plant in Gujarat, becoming the first in India capable of producing Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) up to 1180 MPa. The facility is a major milestone in the company’s ₹60,000-crore expansion project, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and is poised to substitute imports with world-class indigenous steel.
Designed for the automotive sector, the new line will manufacture Galvanised (GI) and Galvannealed (GA) coated flat steels, offering high formability, enhanced safety, and lightweighting benefits to meet future CAFE III norms. The unit aligns with national goals of Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and Viksit Bharat@2047, while significantly reducing CO₂ emissions through advanced thermal and energy-efficient technologies.
Kolkata, a hub for eastern India’s auto components and manufacturing industries, is expected to benefit greatly from improved access to high-grade steel. Local manufacturers who previously relied on imports will now gain a competitive edge with timely and cost-effective supply from AM/NS India’s Hazira facility, enhancing regional production capabilities and reducing logistics costs. The expansion reinforces AM/NS India’s role in India’s sustainable industrial transformation.
