JSW Steel crude steel production increased 19 per cent year-on-year to 25.73 lakh tonnes (LT) in October 2026. The company reported output of 21.68 LT in October 2025.
According to a regulatory filing, Indian operations produced 24.86 LT during the month. This represented a 19 per cent increase from 20.85 LT in the year-ago period.
Meanwhile, JSW Steel USA-Ohio recorded production of 0.87 LT in October. Its output increased 5 per cent from 0.83 LT a year earlier.
“The capacity utilisation for Indian operations for the month of October 2026 was at 92 per cent,” the company said.
Indian operations drive JSW Steel production growth
Indian operations accounted for the bulk of JSW Steel’s consolidated crude steel output in October. Their production rose by 4.01 LT compared with the corresponding period last year.
Furthermore, the US-Ohio operations added to the overall increase. Their output grew by 0.04 LT during the same period.
The latest production figures reflect growth across the company’s Indian and US operations.
JSW Steel targets capacity expansion to 54.8 MTPA
JSW Steel has a combined crude steel capacity of 37.9 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). This includes 4.5 MTPA through its joint venture with JFE Steel.
The company plans to increase its combined capacity to 54.8 MTPA over the next four years. This expansion forms part of its next phase of growth.
Its Vijayanagar facility in Karnataka currently has a capacity of 19.5 MTPA. It is India’s largest single-location steel-producing facility.
Additionally, JSW Steel is expanding the Vijayanagar plant’s capacity to 25 MTPA by FY30. The company expects the expanded facility to become the world’s largest steel plant.
JSW Steel is the flagship business of the diversified JSW Group. The group also operates across energy, infrastructure, cement, paints, real estate, mobility and defence.
It has interests in sports, venture capital and digital platforms as well.
