JSW Steel has reported consolidated crude steel production of 22.93 lakh tonnes for May 2026, registering a robust 15 percent year-on-year increase and reflecting continued strength across its manufacturing operations. The strong production performance was primarily supported by the full-scale operation of the company’s Dolvi facility and the successful ramp-up of production at JSW Vijayanagar Metallics Limited (JVML). The comparison with the previous year was also aided by the fact that one of the blast furnaces at Dolvi was undergoing a planned maintenance shutdown during May 2025.
The latest production figures underline the company’s operational resilience and its ability to maintain high capacity utilization levels despite ongoing expansion and modernization activities at key facilities.
During the month, Blast Furnace 3 (BF3) at JSW Steel’s flagship Vijayanagar plant remained under shutdown as part of a capacity enhancement programme. The company expects the upgraded furnace to resume operations during the second half of June 2026, contributing additional production capacity in the coming months.
Excluding the temporarily unavailable BF3 capacity, Indian operations achieved approximately 98 percent capacity utilization during May, highlighting strong demand conditions and efficient plant performance. Including BF3 capacity, overall utilization stood at 87 percent.
JSW Steel continues to execute one of the largest expansion programmes in the global steel industry. The company currently operates a consolidated crude steel capacity of 37.9 million tonnes per annum, including its joint venture operations. Planned investments are expected to increase total capacity to 54.8 million tonnes per annum over the next four years.
At the centre of this growth strategy is the Vijayanagar facility in Karnataka, currently India’s largest single-location steel manufacturing complex. The plant’s ongoing expansion will increase capacity to nearly 25 million tonnes per annum by FY30, positioning it among the world’s largest steel production facilities.
The company has also continued to strengthen its sustainability credentials alongside operational growth. JSW Steel has earned multiple global recognitions for environmental performance, responsible manufacturing practices, and carbon reduction initiatives. More than 80 percent of its domestic crude steel production now comes from ResponsibleSteel™ certified facilities.
Supported by technology collaborations, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a diversified product portfolio serving infrastructure, automotive, engineering, and consumer industries, JSW Steel remains focused on delivering sustainable growth while supporting India’s expanding industrial and infrastructure requirements. The company continues to pursue its long-term objective of reducing emissions intensity, expanding production capacity, and enhancing operational excellence across its integrated steelmaking network.
