【SMM Steel】AM/NS India launches domestic production of premium automotive coated steel

Published: Jun 23, 2026 17:08

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【SMM Steel】ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) launched Zagnelis Protect on June 17, making India the first market outside Europe to manufacture this patented zinc-aluminum-magnesium (ZAM) coated steel. The product offers superior corrosion resistance, self-healing properties, and strong weldability, targeting automotive applications such as motor cups, chassis components, and inner door panels. Domestic availability addresses a critical supply chain gap, as imports currently account for 8%-10% of essential automotive steel grades in India. For a nation producing over 30 million vehicles annually, access to advanced local materials is strategic. The product is part of a Rs 600 billion expansion at the Hazira plant in Gujarat. Zagnelis Protect is the third ArcelorMittal patented product to enter local production, following Magnelis and Optigal.

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