Nagarnar Steel hits record production milestones on April 13 – 14

New Delhi: In a major operational breakthrough, Nagarnar Steel Limited (NSL) has reported record-breaking production levels across all key units on April 13 and 14, marking a historic milestone for the company since the commissioning of its plant in August 2023.

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On April 13, NSL’s Blast Furnace achieved a single-day production of 10,169 tonnes of hot metal, surpassing its designed maximum capacity. This equates to 2.26 tonnes per cubic metre per day, exceeding the original design parameters of 2.2 tonnes/m³/day. With a useful furnace volume of 4,506 cubic metres and a rated daily peak of 9,900 tonnes, this performance highlights NSL's rapid ascent in operational efficiency and process excellence.

The momentum continued into the next day. On April 14, NSL recorded its highest-ever daily outputs across multiple critical units:

• Sinter Plant: 12,385 tonnes of sinter

• Hot Strip Mill: 8,260 tonnes of HR coils

• Steel Melting Shop: 47 heats and 8,600 tonnes of liquid steel

“These historic performances mark a defining moment in our journey as a steel producer. Surpassing design capacities within months of commissioning demonstrates the extraordinary capabilities of our engineering, operations, and skilled teams,” said NMDC Steel's Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Amitava Mukherjee. “These achievements represent a bold statement of NSL’s readiness to take its place among India’s leading steelmakers.”

NSL's technical achievements are not limited to output. The company has incorporated sustainability into its core operations. Its blast furnace is equipped with a state-of-the-art Pulverised Coal Injection (PCI) system, designed to inject 150 kg of coal per tonne of hot metal. Impressively, NSL's team has stabilized PCI rates beyond this design threshold, enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing coke consumption — a move aligned with greener steel production practices.

Despite initial delays and logistical challenges, NSL has demonstrated robust planning and execution capabilities, swiftly stabilising plant operations and positioning itself as a future-ready player in India’s steel sector.

With these achievements, NSL is poised to play a crucial role in strengthening India's steel manufacturing landscape, reinforcing its commitment to world-class production standards, sustainability, and national self-reliance.

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