JSW Group Rs 1.2 Trillion Investment Plan for Karnataka
13 Feb 2025
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Sajjan Jindal, Chairman of JSW Group, reaffirmed the company鈥檚 strong commitment to Karnataka by announcing a massive investment plan of Rs 1.2 trillion at the Invest Karnataka 2025 summit.
This investment will span across key sectors, including steel, energy, infrastructure, cement, and paints, with a focus on strengthening the state鈥檚 industrial and economic landscape while generating thousands of job opportunities.
Referring to Karnataka as his karmabhoomi, Jindal emphasized JSW鈥檚 long-standing relationship with the state, where the company has already invested over Rs 1.2 trillion and created 100,000+ jobs. He credited the state鈥檚 progressive governance, skilled workforce, and investor-friendly policies for making it a prime location for business expansion.
The major investments announced by JSW include:
- Steel: Rs 430 billion to expand Vijayanagar into the world鈥檚 largest and most advanced steel plant, integrating AI, robotics, and high-quality electrical steel production.
- Energy: Rs 560 billion for advancing renewable energy, focusing on solar, wind, and green hydrogen to accelerate Karnataka鈥檚 green transition.
- Infrastructure: Rs 43.5 billion for enhancing Mangalore port capacity and establishing a new 30 MTPA port at Keni village.
- Cement: Rs 9.5 billion to expand JSW Cement鈥檚 production capacity by 4 MTPA, further promoting eco-friendly and high-strength cement production.
- Paints: Rs 5 billion to double JSW Paints鈥� Karnataka capacity from 160,000 KL to 300,000 KL.
Beyond industrial investments, Jindal highlighted JSW鈥檚 continued commitment to the state鈥檚 socio-economic development. The company remains deeply engaged in sports, heritage conservation, and community welfare. Notably, JSW Foundation is involved in initiatives related to education, healthcare, skill development, and the environment. The foundation is also enhancing Hampi鈥檚 global appeal through projects like Hampi by Night and Hampi Art Labs.
JSW鈥檚 vision is to drive Karnataka鈥檚 evolution into a global industrial powerhouse.
(Business Standard)
Sajjan Jindal, Chairman of JSW Group, reaffirmed the company鈥檚 strong commitment to Karnataka by announcing a massive investment plan of Rs 1.2 trillion at the Invest Karnataka 2025 summit. This investment will span across key sectors, including steel, energy, infrastructure, cement, and paints, with a focus on strengthening the state鈥檚 industrial and economic landscape while generating thousands of job opportunities. Referring to Karnataka as his karmabhoomi, Jindal emphasized JSW鈥檚 long-standing relationship with the state, where the company has already invested over Rs 1.2 trillion and created 100,000+ jobs. He credited the state鈥檚 progressive governance, skilled workforce, and investor-friendly policies for making it a prime location for business expansion. The major investments announced by JSW include: Steel: Rs 430 billion to expand Vijayanagar into the world鈥檚 largest and most advanced steel plant, integrating AI, robotics, and high-quality electrical steel production. Energy: Rs 560 billion for advancing renewable energy, focusing on solar, wind, and green hydrogen to accelerate Karnataka鈥檚 green transition. Infrastructure: Rs 43.5 billion for enhancing Mangalore port capacity and establishing a new 30 MTPA port at Keni village. Cement: Rs 9.5 billion to expand JSW Cement鈥檚 production capacity by 4 MTPA, further promoting eco-friendly and high-strength cement production. Paints: Rs 5 billion to double JSW Paints鈥� Karnataka capacity from 160,000 KL to 300,000 KL. Beyond industrial investments, Jindal highlighted JSW鈥檚 continued commitment to the state鈥檚 socio-economic development. The company remains deeply engaged in sports, heritage conservation, and community welfare. Notably, JSW Foundation is involved in initiatives related to education, healthcare, skill development, and the environment. The foundation is also enhancing Hampi鈥檚 global appeal through projects like Hampi by Night and Hampi Art Labs. JSW鈥檚 vision is to drive Karnataka鈥檚 evolution into a global industrial powerhouse. (Business Standard)
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