Archive · 18 Dec 2025
VSP Achieves Record Hot Metal Production
The Vizag Steel Plant (VSP) made a big record by producing the most hot metal in a single day, which is 21,012 metric tonnes.
This happened on December 14.
The plant has been doing well lately, using 92% of its capacity.
The government has given a lot of money to help the plant, over ₹14,000 crore, to make sure it has enough materials and power.
A new temporary leader, Manish Raj Gupta, will start working there on January 1, 2026.
The plant has been having some money problems, but this record shows it's doing better.
Some people are worried about jobs and other issues, but the plant is trying to improve.
Vizag Steel Plant (VSP) achieved a record single-day hot metal production of 21,012 metric tonnes on December 14.
The plant has been averaging 19,450 tonnes per day in December, utilizing 92% of its capacity.
Improved raw material availability, disciplined furnace operations, and better management practices contributed to the record.
The government has mobilized over ₹14,000 crore to stabilize VSP, including ₹11,440 crore from the Centre and ₹2,600 crore from the State.
Manish Raj Gupta has been appointed as the interim chairman and managing director of RINL, effective January 1, 2026.
- Who
- Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) / Vizag Steel Plant (VSP)
- What
- Achieved highest-ever single-day hot metal production of 21,012 metric tonnes
- When
- December 14
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Why
- Improved raw material availability, disciplined furnace operations, and better management practices
- Organization
- Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) / Vizag Steel Plant (VSP)
- Record Production
- 21,012 metric tonnes (single-day hot metal)
- Date of Achievement
- December 14
- Average Daily Production (December)
- 19,450 tonnes (92% capacity utilization)
- Funding for Stabilization
- ₹14,000 crore (₹11,440 crore from Centre, ₹2,600 crore from State)
- Interim CMD Appointment
- Manish Raj Gupta (effective January 1, 2026)
- Current Leadership Status
- No full-time CMD since November 2024
