New Delhi: Jindal Ferrous has commissioned a blast furnace project with an investment of Rs 5,000 crore in Odisha.
The integrated blast furnace complex includes a sinter plant, 2.2 MTPA steel melt shop (SMS) and associated infrastructure, Jindal Ferrous said in a statement on Friday.
The facility also enables recycling of metallurgical waste through the sinter plant and utilisation of process gases across operations.
“Developed with an investment of over Rs 5,000 crore, the facility reflects JFL’s focus on building integrated, resource-efficient, and future-ready manufacturing capabilities aligned with India’s industrial and infrastructure growth trajectory,” the company said.
Its promoter Abhyuday Jindal said Odisha has emerged as one of India’s most important industrial growth centres, offering the right combination of natural resources, infrastructure connectivity, policy support, and long-term manufacturing potential.
“The project is expected to create employment opportunities for 2000+ individuals while contributing to the economic and social development of the surrounding communities,” Jindal said.
