"Kalinganagar has been a remarkable story for Tata Steel. Within a year of its commissioning, we were at almost full capacity utilization, and now we are beginning the second phase of our expansion. The envisaged product mix will consolidate Tata Steel's presence in the automotive and high end quality product market segments. The Kalinganagar facility is expected to be, one of the lowest-cost producers of steel in the world," said Mr TV Narendran, CEO & MD, Tata Steel.

Following the successful implementation of the Phase I of the Kalinganagar Project in Odisha, the Company decided to go ahead with the next phase of expansion of capacity in Kalinganagar by 5 million tons per annum from 3 MTPA to 8 MTPA. The expansion will meet the requirements of automotive, general engineering and other value added segments.

Tata Steel Kalinganagar plant, which commenced commercial production in May 2016, has generated direct and indirect employment opportunities for more than 21,955 persons in the State. This includes direct employment of 3,611 and indirect (contractual) employment for 18,344 persons.

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