Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Thyssenkrupp Considers Phased Sale to Jindal Steel
Thyssenkrupp, a big German company, is thinking about selling its steel division to Jindal Steel, a company from India.
They might do this in steps: first, Jindal buys most of the steel division, and later, they buy the rest.
This helps Thyssenkrupp deal with some big money problems related to pensions.
Jindal Steel already bought a smaller steel company in the Czech Republic last year, so this would be a big move for them into Europe.
Thyssenkrupp's boss says Jindal is a good fit, and they have a backup plan if the deal doesn't work out.
Jindal Steel is sending a team to Germany in January to look at the steel plant.
Thyssenkrupp's stock went up when people heard about this possible sale.
Thyssenkrupp is considering a phased sale of its steel division (TKSE) to Jindal Steel International.
Jindal Steel may first acquire a 60% stake, with the remaining 40% purchased later in one or two tranches.
The deal would help Thyssenkrupp address 2.5 billion euros in pension liabilities tied to TKSE.
Jindal Steel recently acquired Vitkovice Steel in the Czech Republic and aims to expand in Europe.
Thyssenkrupp's CEO Miguel Lopez calls Jindal Steel an optimal fit and mentions having a backup plan if talks fail.
- Who
- Thyssenkrupp (seller), Jindal Steel International (buyer)
- What
- Potential phased sale of Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe (TKSE)
- When
- Ongoing discussions, Jindal delegation visit in January 2026
- Where
- Germany and India
- Why
- Thyssenkrupp seeks to become leaner; Jindal aims to expand in Europe
- Companies Involved
- Thyssenkrupp (Germany), Jindal Steel International (India)
- Division for Sale
- Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe (TKSE)
- Potential Deal Structure
- Majority stake first, remaining later
- Pension Liabilities
- 2.5 billion euros
- Jindal's Recent Acquisition
- Vitkovice Steel (Czech Republic, 2024)
- Thyssenkrupp's CEO
- Miguel Lopez
- Planned Jindal Delegation Visit
- January 2026 (Germany)