Archive · 9 Dec 2025
JSW Steel Forms Joint Venture with JFE
JSW Steel and JFE Steel Corp.
are teaming up to create a new company called JSW Kalinga Steel.
This new company will take over Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL), which makes steel.
JSW Steel bought BPSL a few years ago and has been working to make it better.
The deal will help JSW Steel reduce its debt and use the money for new projects.
JFE Steel will get a bigger presence in India.
The new company will have the potential to make even more steel in the future.
Both companies are excited about the opportunities this partnership will bring.
In other news, JSW Steel reported a 5% increase in crude steel production in November, with a net output of 24.39 lakh tonnes.
However, their capacity utilisation slowed to 84% due to a shutdown at the Vijaynagar facility for upgrades.
The company's share price has seen a decline in the last month but has gained over the past year.
JSW Steel and JFE Steel Corp. are forming a 50:50 joint venture for BPSL.
The deal involves a transfer of BPSL assets for ₹53,100 crore.
JSW Steel's debt will reduce by ₹36,000 crore post-deal.
BPSL's steelmaking capacity is 4.5 mtpa, with potential to expand to 10 mtpa.
JSW Steel reported a 5% YoY crude steel production growth in November, with a net output of 24.39 lakh tonnes.
- Who
- JSW Steel and JFE Steel Corp.
- What
- Formation of a 50:50 joint venture for ownership of Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL).
- When
- The deal is contingent upon the JV's ability to raise funds.
- Where
- India, with a focus on the Indian steel market.
- Why
- To help JSW Steel deleverage, fund capital expenditure, and provide JFE with a stronger foothold in the Indian market.
- Companies Involved
- JSW Steel, JFE Steel Corp.
- Joint Venture Name
- JSW Kalinga Steel
- BPSL Capacity
- 4.5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa)
- Deal Value
- ₹53,100 crore
- JSW Steel Debt Reduction
- ₹36,000 crore
- JSW Steel Current Capacity
- 36 mtpa
- JSW Steel Target Capacity
- 50 mtpa by FY31
- JSW Steel Ebitda Growth
- 42% in H1FY26
- November Production
- 24.39 lakh tonnes
- Capacity Utilisation
- 84% (93% excluding Vijaynagar)
- Share Price
- ₹1,118 (as of Tuesday)