Shyam Metalics, one of India’s foremost integrated metal producers, has announced its strategic entry into the crash barrier market, aiming to capture an 8–10% share by the fiscal year 2025–26. Production has commenced at the company’s advanced Giridih facility, which boasts an annual capacity of 24,000 MT and employs over 150 skilled professionals.
With infrastructure investments in India expected to boost crash barrier demand by 25% per year, Shyam Metalics is well-positioned to scale its operations. The company has earmarked an investment of ₹50 crore to set up a new 60 KTPA crash barrier manufacturing plant in Sambalpur, targeting the South and West regions. Furthermore, in FY 2026–27, Shyam Metalics plans to expand its product offerings at the Giridih plant and launch Phase 2 with an additional ₹50 crore investment to diversify into Transmission Line Towers, Railway Electrification Structures, Solar Panel Structures, Lighting Poles, and more.
The Giridih plant, operational since 2014, began producing crash barriers in August 2025. Running 24/7, the facility ensures fast delivery while adhering to global quality and IS standards, including a galvanization unit that enhances long-term durability. Its current product range includes W Metal Beam Crash Barriers, Thrie Metal Beam Crash Barriers, and W Beam Railway Guard Rails, serving projects by Indian Railways and National Highways.
Commenting on this development, Brij Bhushan Agarwal, Chairman & Managing Director of Shyam Metalics, stated, “The launch of our crash barrier unit is a significant milestone in enhancing road and railway safety across India. With a robust capacity of 24,000 MT and a team of 150 professionals dedicated to precision and innovation, we are confident of achieving our market share target in the upcoming fiscal. This new business vertical could add nearly 50% more value to our Giridih operations in the years ahead. As infrastructure investments rise, we see vast growth opportunities and remain committed to building a safer, stronger, and more self-reliant nation.” Currently supplying to Indian Railways and National Highways, Shyam Metalics is exploring export opportunities in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, capitalizing on global infrastructure development prospects.
Shyam Metalics is one of India’s fastest-growing and leading integrated metal-producing companies with a presence in West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh. The company operates primarily in the steel industry with a focus on Long Steel Products, Ferro Alloys, Aluminium, and Stainless Steel. Listed on the stock exchanges in 2021, the company currently holds a market capitalization of ₹26,351 crore.
Under the leadership of B Bhushan, Chairman & Managing Director, the company is committed to delivering superior quality through customized value-added solutions tailored to meet diverse industrial requirements. Headquartered in Kolkata, Shyam Metalics ranks among India’s largest ferro alloys producers in terms of installed capacity (as per CRISIL Report).
The company operates across the entire steel value chain, offering both intermediate and finished products. It holds one of the largest pellet capacities and leads the sponge iron sector as the biggest coal-fired producer in the country. Shyam Metalics’ manufacturing plants collectively have an installed capacity of 15.13 MTPA and 467 MW of captive power capacity.
