Vijaynagar Works

India’s largest integrated steel plant

Located in the Ballari district of Karnataka, Vijayanagar Works is JSW Steel’s flagship facility and India’s largest single-location integrated steel plant. Commissioned in 1997, it has grown into one of the world’s most efficient steelmaking complexes.
With a capacity of 12 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), the plant spans the full steel value chain from iron ore beneficiation and coke ovens to blast furnaces, BOFs, continuous casting, hot and cold rolling, and advanced coating lines.

Vijayanagar produces a wide portfolio of flat and long steel products that cater to India’s infrastructure, automotive, industrial and construction sectors. Its ResponsibleSteel™ certification and advanced digital systems reaffirm its position as a benchmark in sustainable, technology-driven steelmaking.

Toranagallu, Karnataka

Location

1994

Commissioned

17.5 MTPA

Total Capacity

WHAT SETS US APART
Designed to Lead Steel Globally

Vijayanagar Works leads with scale, efficiency and sustainable steelmaking, supported by advanced technology and integrated operations.

Leadership

Boasts of a capacity of a whopping 17.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).
(5 MTPA capacity at Vijayanagar under commissioning

Technology & Operations

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Vijayanagar Works integrates advanced steelmaking technologies across every stage of production — from COREX-based ironmaking and high-efficiency blast furnaces to BOFs, continuous casting, and fully automated rolling mills. Digital systems connect all units, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and consistent quality.

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Sustainability & Community Impact
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Sustainability Initiatives
Waste to Wealth
Going Green

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JSW Steel Vijayanagar Works follows a comprehensive sustainability framework that integrates energy efficiency, resource conservation, and long-term environmental stewardship.

Carbon Reduction

Low-carbon process routes and energy-efficient technologies to minimize CO₂ intensity.

Waste Heat Recovery

Power generation using heat recovered from Coke Ovens and Blast Furnaces.

Zero Liquid Discharge

Complete wastewater recycling through advanced treatment systems.

Water Stewardship

Rainwater harvesting, mine-pit water reuse, and desalination.

Green Power Integration

Increasing adoption of solar and wind energy.

Biodiversity Conservation

Afforestation, green belts, and habitat restoration over 1,000+ acres.

Energy Management

ISO 50001-certified systems ensuring optimized energy consumption.

Air Quality Control

ESPs, bag filters, and continuous emissions monitoring.

Resource Efficiency

Reuse of by-products, optimization of raw materials.

Sustainable Mining Practices

Responsible sourcing and environmental safeguards at captive mines.

100% Solid Waste Utilisation Achieved

Vijayanagar ensures complete reuse and recycling of all solid waste generated across operations.

Slag Utilisation

Blast furnace and steelmaking slag processed for cement and road construction.

Micropelletisation & Dust Recycling

Recovery and reuse of dust, mill scale, and sludges in sintering and pelletisation.

LD Slag Processing

Steelmaking slag refined for construction and infrastructure applications.

Coke Oven Gas Recovery

Coke Oven Gas Recovery for heating, fuel, and power.

By-product Recovery

(tar, benzol, ammonium sulphate)

Fly Ash Utilisation

Fly Ash Utilisation in cement and infrastructure projects.

We are ambitious yet caring

The Vijayanagar facility is supported by one of India’s most progressive industrial townships, reflecting JSW’s people-first and community-first philosophy.

Green Vijayanagar

JSW planted 1.7 million trees at Vijayanagar

Cutting Greenhouse Emissions

Bidding goodbye to greenhouse gases

Milestones

A journey of scale, innovation and continuous expansion since 1997.

1994
Jindal Vijayanagar Steel Ltd (JVSL) formed
1994
Jindal Vijayanagar Steel Ltd (JVSL) formed
1997
Hot Strip Mill Roll out
1999
Corex 1 commissioning & Steel plant capacity rose 0.8 MTPA
2001
Seel plant capacity of 1.6 mtpa with integrated operation
2004
Enhanced steel capacity to 2.5 mtpa
2006
Enhanced capacity to 3.8 MTPA
2007
1.0 mtpa CRM complex started in Vijayanagar
2011
Became India’s largest plant with a single
location production capacity of 10.0 MTPA
2016
Vijayanagar’s total capacity reached to 12.0 MTPA
(phenomenal feat of 1.0 mtpa per month)

Awards and
Accolades

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Product Line
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A diversified portfolio of flat and long steel products serving automotive, infrastructure, appliances, and industrial sectors.

Hot Rolled Coils

High-strength, versatile coils used across construction, automotive, and fabrication industries.

Cold Rolled Coils

Precision-engineered coils with excellent formability and surface finish for automotive and industrial applications.

Galvanised Products

Zinc-coated steel providing reliable corrosion protection for structural and industrial use.

Galvalume® Products

Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel offering superior durability and long-term performance.

Colour-Coated Steel

Prepainted steel sheets designed for applications in roofing, appliances, and architectural structures.

Long Products

Billets, bars, and other structural products supporting construction and heavy engineering sectors.

DOWNLOADS & POLICIES

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Access key documents, policies, certifications, and reports related to Vijayanagar Works.

All policies available in English and Kannada