NMDC Steel Limited (NSL), India’s youngest integrated steel plant located at Nagarnar near Jagdalpur, delivered a record-breaking operational performance in November 2025, achieving its best-ever results across multiple stages of the value chain. Strong process stability, rising capacity utilisation and operational excellence marked the month, with key facilities setting new benchmarks in production and efficiency. The Raw Material Handling System recorded its highest-ever wagon tippling of 616 wagons in a single day, while base mix production touched an all-time monthly high of 5.19 lakh tonnes.
The Sinter Plant continued its upward trajectory, achieving a record daily production of 15,590 tonnes and a monthly output of 4.14 lakh tonnes, operating at over 105 per cent of rated capacity. The Blast Furnace also registered exceptional performance with a daily hot metal production of 11,315 tonnes and a monthly output of 2.80 lakh tonnes, exceeding 101 per cent capacity utilisation. Notably, NSL achieved its lowest-ever average fuel rate of 519 kg per tonne of hot metal, using only sinter and ore, and recorded the highest monthly average PCI rate of 164 kg per tonne, placing it among the best-performing steel plants in the country.
The Steel Melting Shop and Thin Slab Caster–Hot Strip Mill also delivered their best results to date, with record monthly production of 2.03 lakh tonnes of HR coils, 2.09 lakh tonnes of crude steel and 2.15 lakh tonnes of liquid steel. NSL also achieved its highest-ever converter lining life of 4,799 heats and successfully introduced two new steel grades for commercial production. Highlighting these achievements, CMD Shri Amitava Mukherjee said the consistent record-breaking performance reflects the dedication and discipline of the workforce, adding that NSL is well positioned to contribute to India’s steel growth story through technology-driven efficiency, an expanding product portfolio and a strong commitment to nation-building.
