India’s 2nd Largest Steel Manufacturer Jumps Around 17%; FII Stake Increases

DSIJ Intelligence/ 21 Apr 2026 /Categories: Mindshare, Trending

India’s 2nd Largest Steel Manufacturer Jumps Around 17%; FII Stake Increases

Tata Steel delivers strong price momentum with over 52 per cent 1-year return, outperforming Nifty; FIIs raise holding to 18.58 per cent

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On Tuesday, Indian markets traded on a positive note, with the Nifty 50 rising 0.67 per cent to 24,527.25, up 162.40 points from the previous close of 24,364. Amid this, Tata-steel-ltd-100470">Tata Steel share price was trading at Rs 212.60, up 0.42 per cent from the previous close of Rs 211.

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Tata Steel Partners SMS Group to Deploy EASyMelt Decarbonisation Technology

Tata Steel, in its latest press release, announced a partnership with SMS Group to deploy the world’s first EASyMelt decarbonisation technology at its Jamshedpur plant, with the ‘E’ blast furnace set to become the first facility globally to adopt this technology. The initiative aims to reduce CO₂ emissions by over 50 per cent compared to baseline operations and marks a key step in the company’s roadmap towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2045, supported by a phased implementation approach and collaboration on advanced ironmaking technologies.

Tata Steel Share Price Performance

Tata Steel has shown strong momentum in recent weeks, with the stock rallying around 17 per cent from Rs 181 to Rs 212 as of 11:57 AM.

On a broader basis, the stock has delivered returns of 13.64 per cent over the past one month, 23.10 per cent over the past six months, and 52.82 per cent over the past one year. In comparison, the Nifty 50 has delivered a return of 1.66 per cent over the same one-year period, indicating significant outperformance by the stock. The company currently has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,65,088 crore and has been maintaining a healthy Dividend payout ratio of around 26.8 per cent.

Tata Steel Shareholding Pattern

As of March 2026, promoter holding remained stable at 33.19 per cent. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) increased their stake to 18.58 per cent from 17.49 per cent in December 2025. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) held 26.67 per cent, while public shareholding stood at 21.36 per cent. Government holding remained at 0.18 per cent.

Tata Steel's Previous Corporate Development

As per the company’s latest filing, Tata Steel has completed the acquisition of the remaining 0.01 per cent equity stake in Tata Steel Colors Private Limited (formerly Tata BlueScope Steel Private Limited) for a consideration of Rs 0.03 crore. Following this transaction, the company’s shareholding in the entity has increased to 100 per cent, making it an indirect wholly owned subsidiary.

About Tata Steel

Tata Steel Ltd is one of the world’s leading steel producers, with operations across India, Europe, and other international markets. The company operates across the entire value chain of steel manufacturing, including mining, processing, and distribution.

With a strong focus on sustainability, operational efficiency, and capacity expansion, Tata Steel continues to strengthen its position in both domestic and global steel markets. The company is also focused on value-added products and improving cost competitiveness across its operations.