Mukand Sumi Special Steel Launches Greenfield Integrated Plant with Sustainable Vision
This major expansion empowers MSSSL to cope with growing demand, promote green steel innovation, and advance India’s self-reliance objectives.
Mukand Sumi Special Steel Limited (MSSSL), a joint venture between India’s Bajaj Group and Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation, has announced the construction of a greenfield integrated steelmaking facility at Kanakapura, Koppal, Karnataka. This significant expansion is part of the company’s long-term strategy to increase production capacity and meet the growing demand for special steel in India, subject to environmental clearances. With this project, MSSSL’s production capacity will increase to 700,000 tons per annum, positioning the company among India’s preeminent special steel manufacturers.
India’s initiatives, such as “Atma Nirbhar Bharat,” the sturdy Indian economy, and infrastructure growth have increased demand for high-quality special steel across the industrial, energy, and automotive sectors. Since MSSSL’s inception in 2018, it has delivered approximately 350,000 tons of special steel products each year, including Bars, Wire Rods, and secondary products, mainly to the automobile and engineering market. With a primary focus on quality, exceptional collaborations have paid off with domestic as well as international manufacturers. MSSSL is addressing the rising demand and quality expectations by investing in innovative technologies, Jumbo bloom caster, and modern rolling and advanced testing & inspection facilities, empowering the production of essential grades for powertrains, railways, and bearings.
According to Mr. Vipul Mashruwala, President, Mukand Sumi Special Steel Limited, “This expansion marks a significant milestone in our long-term growth roadmap. Guided by the forward-looking vision of our Chairman, Mr. Niraj Bajaj, we are investing in sustainable and future-ready technologies that will strengthen our position in the global special steel market. By enhancing our manufacturing capabilities, we are not only responding to the evolving demands of our customers but also aligning ourselves with the broader national objective of self-reliance. Our aim is to deliver exceptional value to our customers while building a future-ready, responsible steel ecosystem.”
With an investment of Rs 2,345 Crores, the new facility is designed as a sustainability-first plant, to follow a Zero Liquid, Solid, and Gaseous Discharge Model and will meet over 95% of its energy needs through renewables. MSSSL has committed to achieving net-zero steel manufacturing by 2050, and this expansion forms a critical milestone. Future phases will integrate hydrogen-ready infrastructure and carbon capture technologies.
“The new facility will allow us to serve growing demand with greater efficiency, quality, and environmental responsibility. It is a step forward in realizing our shared vision of creating a world-class, sustainable special steel enterprise.” Mr Vipul Mashruwala, President, Mukand Sumi Special Steel Limited, added further.
The project is expected to begin operations by early 2028 and will see the commissioning of a 0.35 million tonnes per annum Integrated Steel Plant with Iron Making, Steel Making, and Blooming Mill facilities. This investment also focuses on flexibility, automation, and digital integration to ensure that product quality is consistent, and energy use is optimized.
The expansion will sharpen MSSSL’s focus on critical applications in automotive, railways, oil & gas, energy, and bearing steel, positioning the company as a key partner for global OEMs. With this move, MSSSL aims to combine scale, sustainability, and smart manufacturing to support India’s 4.0 Industrial initiative to meet the global demand for low-carbon-emission, high-performance steel.
