- Annual capacity of the state-of-the-art facility in Odisha jumps from 3 to 8 million tonnes with an investment of around Rs 270 billion.
- Targets advanced high-strength steels for sectors like automotive, infrastructure, power, shipbuilding, and defence.
- With Phase II expansion, Odisha has emerged as the single largest investment destination for Tata Steel
Mr Mohan Charan Majhi, the Chief Minister of Odisha, has inaugurated the expanded Tata Steel Kalinganagar plant on May 22, 2025, taking the crude steel capacity from 3 to 8 million tonnes per annum.
The inauguration event was held at the Kalinganagar plant in Jajpur district, in the presence of senior state leaders, members of the local community, Mr T. V. Narendran, chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD), Tata Stee and other members of the senior leadership. Mr Pradeep Bal Samanta, Minister for Co-operation, Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts, government of Odisha, Mr Sampad Chandra Swain, Minister for Industries, Skill Development and Technical Education, government of Odisha, and Dr Rabindra Narayan Behera, Member of Parliament, Jajpur graced the occasion.
The expanded state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone in the Company’s journey to build a future-ready steel manufacturing ecosystem anchored in sustainability, technology, and inclusive growth.
Mr T. V. Narendran, CEO and MD, Tata Steel, said, “Kalinganagar is more than a manufacturing site for us. It symbolises what is possible when communities, government, and industry work together. This expansion reflects our deep belief in Odisha’s potential and our long-term commitment to this State. We are thankful to the Chief Minister, the people of Odisha, and the government of India, for their continued support. Together, we are building not just steel, but a stronger, self-reliant India.”
Tata Steel Kalinganagar, as one of India’s most modern and advanced integrated steel plants, also supports the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, as it can produce world-class steel for critical sectors such as defence, automotive, infrastructure, engineering, capital goods, oil and gas, renewable energy, and shipbuilding.
The new blast furnace at Kalinganagar, the largest in the country with a volume of 5,870 cubic metres, is equipped with state-of-the-art features for long campaign life and an eco-friendly design to optimise the steelmaking process. This blast furnace utilises four top combustion stoves, a first in India, along with two preheating stoves for optimum specific fuel consumption in hot metal production. Other key facilities in Phase II expansion at Kalinganagar include a Pellet Plant, Coke Plant, and Cold Rolling Mill, each incorporating advanced technologies and sustainable practices.