[SMM Steel] JSW Steel February crude steel output slips amid Vijayanagar furnace upgrade

Published: Mar 10, 2026 16:54

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[SMM Steel] India’s JSW Steel reported crude steel production of 2.37 million tonnes in February 2026, down 2% YoY from 2.41 mt, mainly due to the shutdown of Blast Furnace 3 at the Vijayanagar plant for capacity upgrades since September 2025. Excluding this unit, production increased around 8% YoY, supported by operations at JSW Vijayanagar Metallics Limited.

India operations produced 2.31 mt, down 1% YoY, with capacity utilization at 97% excluding BF3 (88% including BF3). Meanwhile, US output fell 20% YoY to 60,000 tonnes, impacted by caster upgrades and severe winter weather affecting operations in Ohio.

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