New Delhi: Jindal Steel has achieved a landmark milestone in India’s steel industry with the successful commissioning of the Bhagavati Subhadrika Blast Furnace – II, a 5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) unit. The ceremonial “blow-in” was led by Naveen Jindal, Chairman of Jindal Steel, marking Angul as the largest single-location steel manufacturing facility in the country.
With a massive useful volume of 5,499 square meters, the Bhagavati Subhadrika Blast Furnace ranks among the largest and most technologically advanced in the world. It reflects Jindal Steel’s commitment to redefining industry standards by integrating scale with cutting-edge automation, a robust safety-first design, and enhanced sustainability measures.
Speaking on the occasion, Naveen Jindal said, “Commissioning the Bhagavati Subhadrika Blast Furnace at Angul is a proud moment for Jindal Steel and for India. By doubling Angul’s capacity to 12 MTPA, we are strengthening our global competitiveness and reaffirming our commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat. Rooted in Odisha’s culture and powered by cutting-edge technology, this furnace represents our vision to unite tradition with innovation.”
This milestone not only boosts production capacity but also signals the beginning of a new growth phase for Jindal Steel. Angul is set to become the company’s central hub for future expansion, with strategic projects in the pipeline including a dedicated port at Paradeep, a slurry pipeline, a coal pipe conveyor, the Shreebhoomi Power Plant, and new coke oven facilities. Together, these developments will reinforce Angul’s role as the cornerstone of Jindal Steel’s global growth strategy.
