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JSW Steel (JSTL) has outlined a structured expansion roadmap targeting ~56MTPA crude steel capacity by FY31 (India ex-BPSL: 50MTPA). The 5MTPA integrated steel plant at Jagatsinghpur (Odisha) remains the cornerstone project, comprising BF, SMS, and HSM (900–2,150mm) with ~350MW CPP.

JSW Steel's Q3FY26 performance was above our estimates. Revenue increased by 2% QoQ, driven by 4% volume growth as Dolvi, JVML and BPSL capacities ramped up. NSR decreased 3% QoQ, owing to a decline in steel prices. EBITDA decreased by 9% QoQ to Rs65bn, while EBITDA per tonne fell by 12% QoQ to Rs 8,503/t, driven by lower realization, $5/t increase in coking coal costs, partially offset by savings in power costs. Management expects HRC prices to improve further driven by strong seasonal demand. JSW announced a 5MTPA steel plant in Odisha with a capex of Rs316bn with commissioning expected by FY30 and...

Current Steel Capacity: India- 34.2 million Ton (MT) & US- 1.5 MT Q3FY26 Results: JSW Steel reported a steady performance in Q3FY26. Consolidated topline stood 45,991 crore (up 11% YoY) with steel sales volume of 7.42 MT (up 14% YoY). Reported EBITDA stood at 6,496 crore with corresponding EBITDA margins at 14% (down ~163 bps QoQ). Standalone EBITDA/tonne stood at...

JSW Steel (JSTL) posted in-line consolidated revenue of INR460b (+11% YoY and +2% QoQ) in 3QFY26, mainly on account of strong volume, which was partially offset by muted NSR.

Current Steel Capacity: India- 34.2 million Ton (MT) & US- 1.5 MT Key Event Update: JSW Steel has announced that it has entered into a strategic 50:50 joint venture with Japan's JFE Steel Corporation. As part of this arrangement, Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL), currently owned by JSW Steel, will be transferred into the new joint venture entity. JFE Steel will acquire a 50% stake for...

On Dec 3rd, JSTL announced a strategic restructuring of the Bhushan Power and Steel Limited (BPSL) unit. As part of the transaction, BPSL (the step-down subsidiary of JSTL) will be transferred to JSW Sambalpur via a slump sale for a cash consideration of INR244.8b.

Consolidated EBITDA grew 30.9% YoY to Rs. 7,115cr, with EBITDA margin expanding 210bps to 15.8%, on the back of a favourable product mix and reduced operating costs due to improved operational efficiencies. Profit after tax increased more than fourfold to Rs. 1,646cr, aided by topline growth and an 64% YoY increase in other operating income. JSW Steel reported a strong performance in the quarter despite global uncertainties and a prolonged monsoon. The company is optimistic about a strong performance in the second half of this financial year, driven by rising steel prices and production. JSW has ramped up its production capacity, which is expected to support growth. The outlook for India's steel consumption remains robust, driven by supportive...

JSW Steel's Q2FY26 performance was broadly in line with our estimates. Revenue increased by 5% QoQ, driven by 10% volume growth as Dolvi, JVML and BPSL capacities ramped up. NSR decreased 4% QoQ, owing to a decline in steel prices. EBITDA decreased by 6% QoQ to Rs71bn, while EBITDA per tonne fell by 14% QoQ to Rs 9,693/t, driven by lower realization, partly offset by $6 savings in coking coal costs, savings in power costs and higher volumes. Management expects a recovery in steel prices in Nov-Dec'25 as they trade below the import price parity. JSW has announced two section mills to produce...

Q2 results were better than expectation, due to strong volume growth and lower costs, despite subdued realisation

JSW Steel's Q1FY26 performance was broadly in line with our expectations. Revenue declined 4% QoQ due to 11% QoQ decline in volumes, driven by planned shutdown and seasonality. NSR increased 7% QoQ, led by higher steel prices. EBITDA increased by (19%/37%) QoQ/YoY to Rs75bn, while EBITDA per tonne rose by (33%/26%) QoQ/YoY to Rs 11,324/t, driven by higher steel prices and lower input costs, despite a drag of Rs3.43bn on account of MTM forex loss on euro currency loans. Management expects a recovery in volumes and EBITDA in Q2, backed by higher capacity utilizations, improved demand, and absence of...

JSTL incurred M2M forex loss of Rs3.4bn on Euro loans due to sharp Euro appreciation and another Rs2bn costs due to plant shutdown in Q1FY26. JSW Steel (JSTL) reported strong cons operating performance led by higher steel pricing. Cons volume grew 9.3% YoY aided by the ramping up of 5mtpa JVML capacity and strong domestic demand. Average cons NSR improved 7% QoQ on higher steel pricing across the regions. Decline in coking coal consumption cost by USD14/t was negated by higher shutdown costs, enabling...

JSTL reported consolidated revenue of INR432b (flat YoY and -4% QoQ), in line with our estimate of INR429b, as healthy NSR was offset by weak QoQ volume growth.

JSW Steel`s consolidated EBITDA beat BB consensus estimate by 5% as the overall performance in the standalone as well as the subsidiary level witnessed sharp improvement.

JSTL is investing INR600b over the next three years to enhance steelmaking and downstream capacities, operational efficiency, and raw material resources.

JSW Steel's outlook for FY26 remains positive, driven by expected strong demand growth of 8-10% in the Indian market. The company anticipates that its volume ramp-up would meet the increased demand, resulting in lower conversion costs compared to existing operations. Additionally, the focus on renewable energy and the expansion of large and efficient blast furnaces are expected to enhance the company's cost competitiveness. Coking coal costs are expected to decrease in Q1FY26. Overall, EBITDA is expected to improve due to better performance in US...

JSTL has given FY26 cons prod / sales guidance of 30.5mt/ 29.2mt. JSW Steel (JSTL) reported inline operating performance in 4QFY25 led by lower RM, operating costs and improved subsidiaries' performance. Cons volume grew 11% YoY aided by newly commissioned 5mtpa Jindal Vijayanagar Metallics (JVML) capacity ramp up and stable domestic demand. Average cons NSR declined 3% QoQ due to muted steel pricing affected by imports. Decline in coking coal consumption cost by USD15/t and lower iron ore costs drove...

insolvency resolution plan for Bhushan Power & Steel (BPSL) terming it illegal on account of multiple procedural and substantive lapses found at various levels of the resolution process, ultimately directing the National Company...

JSW Steel (JSTL) is on track to achieve a capacity of 50mpta by FY31, aided by multiple expansion projects. The 5mtpa Vijayanagar expansion was completed in 3QFY25, taking its total India capacity to 34mtpa.