Tata Steel Plans ₹15,000 Crore Capex for FY26, 75% to Be Invested in India

Tata Steel has announced a capital investment of ₹15,000 crore for the financial year 2025–26. Out of this, nearly 75% will be used for the development and expansion of its Indian operations. This reflects the company’s strong focus on India’s steel sector and infrastructure growth.

🔧 Key Investments in India:

• Kalinganagar Plant (Odisha):
  A large portion of the capex will go toward expanding production at the Kalinganagar facility. Once completed, this project will add 5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of steel-making capacity.

• Electric Arc Furnace in Ludhiana (Punjab):
  Tata Steel is building a 1 MTPA electric arc furnace in Ludhiana. This plant will use scrap metal as raw material, supporting eco-friendly steel production.

• Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd (NINL):
  The company is also preparing to boost capacity at NINL to 9.5 MTPA, focusing on long steel products. This move will help meet the rising demand in the construction sector. The project is pending final approval and environmental clearance.

🌐 Global Capex Allocation:

• United Kingdom:
  Around ₹1,900 crore will be used to upgrade the Port Talbot steelworks, which is being converted to an electric arc furnace model to reduce emissions.

• Netherlands (IJmuiden plant):
  Investments here will be used to support efficiency upgrades and sustainability measures.

📊 Company Performance Highlights:

Tata Steel produced a record 21.7 million tonnes of crude steel in FY25. It also posted strong financial results with a consolidated EBITDA of ₹25,802 crore, with Indian operations accounting for a major share of the earnings.

📌 Conclusion:

This planned investment of ₹15,000 crore shows Tata Steel’s deep commitment to strengthening its Indian base. With key projects in Odisha, Punjab, and other states, the company is gearing up to meet future demand while promoting cleaner steel production methods.

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