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JFE Holdings has announced a major pivot in its global strategy, with CEO Yoshihisa Kitano confirming a reallocation of management resources toward highgrowth markets like India and the United States. This move reflects the company’s ambition to double business profits and accelerate its carbonneutral roadmap.
Key Highlights:
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India and the US identified as priority regions for steel, engineering, and trading expansion
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Investment to focus on electrical steel sheets, logistics, and advanced manufacturing
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Domestic demand in Japan remains flat, prompting overseas diversification
Growth Drivers:
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India’s infrastructure boom and US industrial rebound offer robust demand
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JFE aims to leverage hydrogenbased steelmaking and carbon recycling technologies
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Engineering arm to pursue wastetoenergy and offshore wind projects globally
Outlook:
JFE’s shift mirrors a broader trend among Japanese conglomerates seeking global relevance. With sustainability and innovation at the core, the company is positioning itself for longterm leadership in emerging industrial ecosystems.
Source: JFE Holdings CEO Message
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