The achievement follows NSL’s earlier successes in 2024,
including the production of 1.5 MnT of Hot Metal from its Blast Furnace on July
21 and 1 MnT of Liquid Steel from the Steel Making Shop on August 11.
New Delhi: NMDC Steel Limited
(NSL)
announced that it has successfully achieved the production of 1 million tons (MnT) of Hot Rolled Coil (HRC).
This milestone was reached just four days
before the first anniversary of the commencement of HR Coil production at the
plant, which highlights the facility's rapid scaling of operations.
The achievement follows NSL’s earlier successes in 2024, including the production
of 1.5 MnT of Hot Metal from its Blast Furnace on July 21 and 1 MnT of Liquid
Steel from the Steel Making Shop on August 11. Both milestones were reached in
less than a year from the start of production, setting new industry benchmarks.
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The 3 million tons per annum (MTPA) steel plant, established with an investment of
Rs. 22,900 crore, features one of the widest Hot Strip Mills in India, capable
of rolling HR coils of 900 mm to 1650 mm width in thicknesses ranging from 1 mm
to 16 mm.
Amitava Mukherjee, CMD (Additional Charge),
NMDC & NSL, commented on the achievement, saying, “I am incredibly proud to
share that NSL has reached this significant milestone this early in its
production journey. Achieving 1 MnT of Hot Rolled Coil (HRC) ahead of schedule
is a testament to the dedication, expertise, and hard work of our entire
dedicated team. This achievement not only sets a new standard within the PSU sector but
also stands strong against industry benchmarks. We remain focused on sustaining
this momentum and continuing to lead with quality and efficiency.”