[SMM Steel] JSW and JFE establish 50:50 integrated steel JV in India

Published: Apr 29, 2026 19:39

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[SMM Steel] JSW Steel and JFE Steel Corporation have officially formed JSW JFE Steel Limited, a 50:50 joint venture focused on an integrated steel plant in Odisha. The project, finalized on March 30, 2026, has an annual crude steel capacity of 4.5 mln mt and will produce both flat and long products for automotive and construction sectors. Backed by JFE’s investment of ~JPY 270 bn, the JV aims to capitalize on India’s strong demand growth, leveraging proximity to iron ore resources and established logistics to enhance cost efficiency and secure raw material supply.

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