Tata Steel expects to conclude the merger of Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd within the current financial year following upcoming tribunal hearings. Regulatory approval will clear the way for a proposed Rs 40,000 crore capital investment to expand the facility's capacity by 5 million tonnes. The plant is situated just 5 to 10 kilometers away from the company's existing Kalinganagar steel plant. This project represents a key pillar in the company's long products strategy across the region.
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Final clearance from the tribunal is the remaining prerequisite to initiate the Rs 40,000…: Final clearance from the tribunal is the remaining prerequisite to initiate the Rs 40,000 crore expansion.
The project will add around 5 million tonnes of capacity to advance the regional long pro…: The project will add around 5 million tonnes of capacity to advance the regional long products strategy.
Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd holds distinction as the first state-owned steel company privat…: Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd holds distinction as the first state-owned steel company privatized by the central government.
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NEW DELHI:
Tata Steel expects to bring Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd (NINL) under its fold through a merger within the current financial year, with the final approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) now awaited.
"The amalgamation of NINL with Tata Steel remains on track for completion this financial year," Koushik Chatterjee, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Tata Steel, said.
The NCLT is scheduled to hear the matter later this month. Its final approval will pave the way for Tata Steel's proposed Rs 40,000 crore expansion at the NINL facility.
Tata Steel acquired NINL's assets for Rs 12,100 crore through its erstwhile subsidiary, Tata Steel Long Products (TSLP). The acquisition was completed in July 2022 and included a steel manufacturing unit with an annual production capacity of 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).
The company plans to add around 5 million tonnes of capacity to the facility, which is located about 5-10 km from its Kalinganagar steel plant. The proposed investment is part of Tata Steel's long products expansion plans in the region.
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