Shyam Metalics To Commission Advanced Blast Furnace And Sinter Plant By November

Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd has announced the commissioning timeline for its new blast furnace and sinter plant under Ramsarup Industries Ltd. As part of a ₹369 crore brownfield expansion, the blast furnace began stove heating in late October and is expected to commence commercial production by the end of November 2025. The sinter plant will follow shortly, with operations scheduled to begin in the third week of November.

Major takeaways  

• The blast furnace has a capacity of 0.45 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and a volume of 350 cubic meters  
• It features three top-fired stoves, coal injection technology, and a dry gas cleaning system for cleaner steelmaking  
• The sinter plant will enhance feedstock preparation and reduce energy consumption  
• The facility includes an 18 MW Top Gas Pressure Recovery system and evaporative cooling for improved efficiency  
• The expansion supports production of alloy, carbon, and special steel grades

Notable updates 

• The project is expected to improve margins and meet rising demand for high-quality steel products  
• Shyam Metalics aims to strengthen its position in India’s growing infrastructure and manufacturing sectors  
• The commissioning aligns with the company’s long-term strategy to scale capacity and adopt cleaner technologies

Sources: Business Upturn, InvestyWise, Shyam Metalics official press release