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JSW Steel boosts crude steel production by 15% to 22.93 lakh tonnes in May

JSW Steel produced 22.93 lakh tonnes of crude steel in May 2026, marking a 15 percent rise from 19.96 lakh tonnes in May 2025. This increase was fueled by the Dolvi unit operating at full capacity, and with upgrades at the Vijayanagar facility set to finish in June 2026, overall production efficiency is anticipated to improve further.

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Jun 9, 2026 · 1 min read · 1 views
JSW Steel boosts crude steel production by 15% to 22.93 lakh tonnes in May

Key Takeaways

  • JSW Steel's crude steel production soared to 22.93 lakh tonnes in May 2026, a 15% increase from 19.96 lakh tonnes last year.
  • The Dolvi unit's full operational capacity significantly contributed to the production boost after a maintenance shutdown in May 2025.
  • JSW's Indian operations achieved an impressive capacity utilization rate of 98%, excluding blast furnace 3, which is being upgraded.
  • JSW Steel USA-Ohio reported a 20% production increase, reaching 0.95 lakh tonnes compared to 0.79 lakh tonnes last year.
  • In March 2026, JSW transferred Bhushan Power and Steel's steel business to JSW-JFE Steel Ltd on a slump-sale basis.

JSW Steel cranked up crude steel production in May 2026,reaching 22.93 lakh tonnes (LT). That's a 15% jump from 19.96 LT last May. Dolvi unit's full swing operations and ramp-up at JSW Vijayanagar Metallics Ltd (JVML) powered this growth.

In a filing,JSW Steel said Dolvi's full operations resumed after a maintenance shutdown in May 2025. Blast furnace 3 at Vijayanagar is getting upgrades,slated to restart late June 2026 .

Capacity utilization for JSW in India hit 98% excluding blast furnace 3. With it,rate was 87%. Indian operations produced 21.98 LT,up 15% from 19.17 LT last May .

Over in the U.S.,JSW Steel USA-Ohio showed strong numbers. Production rose 20% to 0.95 LT from 0.79 LT last year. In March 2026,steel business of Bhushan Power and Steel Limited (BPSL) shifted to JSW-JFE Steel Ltd on a slump-sale basis. Adjusted figures reflect this change .

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