Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Tata Steel Expands with Major Acquisitions and Projects
Tata Steel is making big plans to grow.
They are buying a large part of a company called Thriveni Pellets, which has a factory in Odisha that makes pellets for steel.
They are also teaming up with another company, Lloyds Metals, to build a new steel plant in Maharashtra.
This plant will make 6 million tonnes of steel.
Tata Steel is also working on other projects to make more steel and improve their factories.
They want to use new technology to make steel in a better way.
All these plans need to be approved by the government first.
Tata Steel to acquire 50.01% stake in Thriveni Pellets for ₹636 crore, with the remaining stake held by Lloyds Metals.
Thriveni Pellets operates a 4 million tonnes per annum pellet plant in Jajpur, Odisha, along with a 212 km slurry pipeline.
Tata Steel and Lloyds Metals to jointly set up a 6 million tonnes greenfield steel plant in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra.
Tata Steel to set up a demonstration plant using HIsarna technology in Jamshedpur, aiming for low-carbon steel production.
Tata Steel plans to expand capacity at Neelachal Ispat Nigam, set up a Thin Slab Caster in Meramandali, and a Hot Rolled Pickling Line in Tarapur.
- Who
- Tata Steel, Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd, Thriveni Earthmovers
- What
- Acquisition of 50.01% stake in Thriveni Pellets, joint greenfield steel plant, and multiple expansion projects
- When
- Agreements signed, with deals expected to close in 3-4 months
- Where
- Jajpur, Odisha; Gadchiroli, Maharashtra; Jamshedpur; Tarapur, Maharashtra
- Why
- To strengthen Tata Steel's supply chain, explore strategic partnerships, and expand production capacity
- Company Acquiring
- Tata Steel
- Company Acquired
- Thriveni Pellets Pvt Ltd (TPPL)
- Stake Acquired
- 50.01%
- Remaining Stake
- 49.99% (held by Lloyds Metals)
- Pellet Plant Capacity
- 4 million tonnes per annum
- Pellet Plant Location
- Jajpur, Odisha
- Slurry Pipeline Length
- 212 km
- Greenfield Plant Location
- Gadchiroli, Maharashtra
- Greenfield Plant Capacity
- 6 million tonnes
- HIsarna Plant Location
- Jamshedpur
- HIsarna Plant Capacity
- 1 million tonnes per annum
- Neelachal Expansion Capacity
- 4.8 million tonnes per annum
- Thin Slab Caster Capacity
- 2.5 million tonnes per annum
- Hot Rolled Pickling Line Capacity
- 0.7 million tonnes per annum
Sources
Tata Steel to acquire majority stake in Thriveni Pellets
Tata Steel to acquire 50% stake in Thriveni Pellets for up to ₹636 crore
Tata Steel plans major expansion, backward integration
Tata Steel board greenlights domestic expansion, moves to secure iron ore
