B C Jindal Group’s Promoters Meet Hon’ble Odisha CM to Discuss Rs 15,000 Crore Investment in the State
Promoters of B C Jindal Group, Mr. Shyam Jindal, Mr. Anubhav Poddar and Mr. Ankit Agarwal met Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi and Hon’ble Minister, Shri Sampad Chandra Swain (Industries & SDTE) in New Delhi to discuss investments in steel through the group’s company, Jindal (India) Limited in Odisha (Photo courtesy: Invest Odisha)
Mumbai, April 10, 2025: The Promoters of BC Jindal Group, one of India’s leading conglomerates, met Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi and Hon’ble Minister, Shri Sampad Chandra Swain, Industries & Skill Development & Technical Education Department, in New Delhi to discuss fresh investments to the tune of Rs 15,000 crore in the state.
Mr. Shyam Jindal, Mr. Anubhav Poddar and Mr. Ankit Agarwal, promoters of the B C Jindal Group, discussed Jindal (India) Limited’s plans to expand its steel production capacity by investing in the state of Odisha. In line with this strategic move, the company is projected to make an investment of Rs 15,000 crore by 2030.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Shyam Jindal, Promoter, B C Jindal Group, said, “We thank Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi and Hon’ble Minister, Shri Sampad Chandra Swain for giving us the opportunity to discuss Jindal (India) Limited’s expansion plans for Odisha. We acknowledge the Government’s proactive measures to offer an ideal environment to businesses for boosting the state’s industrial development. We are confident of playing a constructive role in contributing to Odisha’s economic growth journey.”
Jindal (India) Limited, part of prestigious B C Jindal Group and one of the leading downstream steel products manufacturers in India, has two state-of-the-art factories located at Howrah, West Bengal and its capabilities include advanced color coating, galvanizing, and galvalume technologies. Currently, 70 per cent of the company’s total production consists of coated flat steel products, which remains a key area of focus for future growth and expansion.
Jindal (India) Limited, founded in 1952, is part of B C Jindal Group, a leading Indian conglomerate. With over Rs 18,000 crore turnover, the group is engaged in diverse portfolio of businesses like Packaging Films, Energy & Steel products. Recently, The Group also floated its dedicated entity, JIRE, to hold the renewable venture of the group. This company will oversee the renewable power generation, solar cells and module manufacturing businesses.
About BC Jindal Group:
Established in 1952, the BC Jindal Group is an industrial conglomerate with interests in PP/PET/PA-based flexible packaging films, downstream steel products, power, and renewable energy sector.
The US$ 2.5 billion B. C. Jindal Group is among India's leading business houses. The Group, with a culturally diverse workforce across India, USA, and Europe, employs more than 10,000 people and has been offering a wide range of products and solutions since its inception. The Group by way of its innovative and sustainable presence in flexible packaging films, energy generation and downstream steel products play an important role in driving India’s economic growth. The Group strives for excellence by leveraging its strengths & capabilities including a successful track-record of executing capital-intensive & technically complex projects, including multiple acquisitions globally. Also, The Group has a strong social development focus aimed at empowering local communities residing around its plant locations.
About Jindal (India) Limited:
Jindal (India) Limited, a cornerstone of the distinguished B.C. Jindal Group, has been a driving force in the India’s downstream steel industry for over 70 years. Established in 1952 by Shri B.C. Jindal, the company is one of the oldest steel product manufacturers and has been consistently contributing to the nation’s core and modern infrastructure needs since Independence. The company is driven by a diverse product portfolio, strategic expansion, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
Jindal (India) Limited’s diverse product range includes colour coated and galvanized steel sheets & coils, cold rolled steel, API pipes, ERW galvanized and black pipes, Metal beam crash barriers and hollow section pipes. Jindal (India) Limited is a key player in the API pipes segments, serving critical sectors like the oil and gas, and is also a pioneer in the Indian
aluminum foil industry, producing ultra-light gauge foils. The company is also diversifying its product portfolio to serve OEM segments like home appliances and solar, demonstrating its commitment to innovation and market expansion. With strong brands like Jindal Sabrang and Jindal NeuColour+, Jindal (India) Limited dominates the colour-coated sheets market, particularly in Eastern India, and maintains a significant presence across the country. Its products are available nationwide through an extensive dealer network and have earned global trust, reaching markets from Latin America to the Far East.
Operating from its two state-of-the-art facilities located in Jangalpur and Ranihati at Howrah (West Bengal), Jindal (India) Limited is committed is focused on conducting business that balances growth with responsibility, sustainable innovation, and profitability for social impact.
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