[SMM Iron & Steel] India’s NMDC Plans $5.22 Billion Investment to Double Iron Ore Output to 100 Million MT

Published: Jun 5, 2026 16:33

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Indian state-run miner NMDC Limited has announced a massive investment plan of $5.22 billion over the next three years to almost double its iron ore production capacity to 100 million metric tons (mt) per year, up from the 52 million mt produced in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The company will deploy around $626 million in the current fiscal year, with capital expenditures rising to $1.04 billion in each subsequent year. The strategic expansion also includes $208 million earmarked for the acquisition of overseas critical mineral assets, and a separate $313 million investment to construct a blending yard at the port of Vishakhapatnam for branded value-added iron ore products. The market impact highlights NMDC's aggressive vertical integration and capacity expansion to secure domestic raw material supply for India's booming crude steel sector. By venturing into overseas acquisitions and branded blended ores, NMDC is strategically positioning itself to reduce India's vulnerability to global supply chain shocks while fully capitalizing on the nation's rapid industrial consumption growth.

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