On April 26, 2025, NMDC Steel Ltd (NSL) announced that its Nagarnar plant has achieved its rated capacity, with its raw material handling system (RMHS), coke oven, blast furnace, and steel melting shop (SMS) establishing new records.
The RMHS reached an unprecedented daily base mix production of 23,307 tonnes and demonstrated exceptional operational efficiency by achieving the shortest-ever tippling time of 2 hours and 35 minutes. Additionally, the coke oven unit recorded its highest daily pushings at 186, while the blast furnace excelled with a peak daily hot metal production of 11,034 tonnes.
The SMS also marked a significant operational achievement by completing 52 heats and producing 9,342 tonnes of liquid steel. Furthermore, the power and blowing station (PBS) surpassed its rated capacity, with the top recovery turbine (TRT) generating over 15 MW of power for the first time on the same day.
The sinter plant produced a substantial 12,886 tonnes of sinter, the thin slab caster (TSC) yielded 8,850 tonnes of crude steel, and the hot strip mill (HSM) delivered 8,673 tonnes of HR coils. NSL also provided liquid nitrogen to the Chhattisgarh government for the first time, thereby enhancing its role in the regional industrial ecosystem. Amitava Mukherjee, chairman and managing director of NMDC Ltd and NSL, stated that these record-breaking achievements exemplify NSL’s dedication to operational excellence, innovation, and resilience, marking a proud and pivotal moment as the company continues to elevate standards and set new benchmarks for India’s steel industry.
