India’s Leading Steelmaker Announces 50:50 Joint Venture with POSCO to Set Up 6 MTPA Integrated Steel Plant

On Tuesday, Indian markets traded on a positive note, with the Nifty 50 rising 0.74 per cent to 24,545.15, up 180.30 points from the previous close. Amid this, JSW Steel share price was trading at Rs 1,292.00, up 1.37 per cent from the previous close of Rs 1,274. The stock movement follows the company’s announcement regarding a strategic joint venture with POSCO Group.

JSW Steel Forms Joint Venture with POSCO

JSW Steel Limited has entered into a joint venture agreement with POSCO Group, through which its wholly owned subsidiary, Saffron Resources Private Limited, will become a 50:50 joint venture between JSW Steel and POSCO.

The joint venture aims to set up a 6 MTPA greenfield integrated steel plant in Odisha. The project will include steelmaking, hot rolling, and cold rolling/coating facilities, and will focus on producing high-grade flat steel products for automotive and other applications.The land for the project has already been secured, and the plant is expected to be operational by 2031, subject to regulatory approvals.

JSW Steel Strategic Significance of the Partnership

The collaboration is expected to combine POSCO’s technological expertise with JSW Steel’s strengths in project execution and cost efficiency. The joint venture will also leverage integration with POSCO’s downstream facility in Pune to create operational synergies and expand product offerings in India’s growing steel market.

JSW Steel Management Commentary

Mr Jayant Acharya, Joint Managing Director & CEO, JSW Steel, said: “This joint venture with POSCO reflects our strong belief in India’s long-term growth story. The partnership will ensure alignment of our vision and commitment, while leveraging POSCO’s technological expertise and JSW’s strengths in project execution and cost leadership. We see this as a significant step towards strengthening India’s steel ecosystem and supporting the nation’s industrial value chain.”

Mr Lee Hee-geun, President, POSCO, said: “Through this joint venture, we will do our utmost to combine POSCO's innovative steel technology with JSW Group's strong local competitiveness, making a meaningful contribution not only to future value creation but also to the industrial development and economic growth of both nations.”

About JSW Steel

JSW Steel is the flagship company of the JSW Group, with a consolidated crude steel capacity of 35.9 MTPA, including 1.5 MTPA in the United States. The company is one of India’s leading integrated steel manufacturers, with a strong presence across domestic and international markets.

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