JSW Steel Limited has disclosed its consolidated crude steel production figures for the month of July 2026 through a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited.
The company reported consolidated crude steel production of 24.02 lakh tonnes for July 2026, representing a 3% year-on-year growth compared to July 2025.
Production Breakdown (Lakh Tonnes)
- Indian Operations: 23.39 lakh tonnes in July 2026 compared to 22.55 lakh tonnes in July 2025, showing 4% year-on-year growth
- JSW Steel USA – Ohio: 0.63 lakh tonnes in July 2026 compared to 0.72 lakh tonnes in July 2025, showing 13% year-on-year decline
- Consolidated Production: 24.02 lakh tonnes in July 2026 compared to 23.27 lakh tonnes in July 2025, showing 3% year-on-year growth
Important Note on Comparability
The production figures for previous year (July 2025) have been adjusted to exclude the steel business undertaking of Bhushan Power and Steel Limited (BPSL), which was transferred on a slump-sale basis to JSW-JFE Steel Limited (JV company) in March 2026. This adjustment ensures comparable year-on-year figures.
Operational Update
Capacity utilization for Indian operations for July 2026 stood at 87%. The company reported that BF3 of Vijayanagar is ramping up well post its restart from June 23, 2026, and is currently operating at above 80% of its rated capacity.
Corporate Background Information
JSW Steel provided additional context about its operations:
- Current combined crude steel capacity of 37.9 MTPA (including 4.5 MTPA through JSW JFE Steel JV)
- Plans to expand combined capacity to 54.8 MTPA over the next four years
- Vijayanagar plant current capacity of 19.5 MTPA, being expanded to ~25 MTPA by FY30
- Various sustainability recognitions including WorldSteel's Steel Sustainability Champion (2019-2026)
- CO2 emission reduction goals: 42% reduction by 2030, net neutral by 2050