Tata Steel has inaugurated its first scrap-based Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) plant in Ludhiana, marking a significant milestone in India’s transition toward low-carbon and sustainable steel production.
The facility, developed with an investment of approximately ₹3,200 crore, has a production capacity of 0.75 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and represents a major step in Tata Steel’s decarbonisation strategy.
The plant operates entirely on 100% steel scrap as raw material, promoting a circular economy approach to steelmaking. It is designed to achieve CO₂ emissions of less than 0.3 tonnes per tonne of steel, significantly lower than traditional blast furnace methods.
Built at Hi-Tech Valley in Ludhiana, the facility also integrates around 50% renewable energy usage, further strengthening its sustainability credentials and aligning with Tata Steel’s net-zero target by 2045.
The plant will produce construction-grade steel products, including rebars under the company’s Tata Tiscon brand, enhancing its presence in the infrastructure and housing segments.
This development marks Tata Steel’s entry into scrap-based steelmaking in India, reflecting a broader industry shift toward green steel technologies that reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency, and support India’s climate goals.
The commissioning of this facility is expected to play a key role in transforming the steel sector, while also contributing to regional industrial growth and sustainable manufacturing practices.