According to media reports, JSW Steel halted its expansion plan of its 10 million tonne Vijayanagar plant in Karnataka to 12 million tonne until such time the iron ore supply improves in the state. The company was to invest Rs 2,695 crore on the expansion project in 2013-14 by borrowing Rs 1,750 crore and using its cash reserves for the remaining about Rs 945 crore
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Govt aims to raise India’s ranking in steel output
AP Choudhary, CMD of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam (RINL) informed that government plans to raise India's global ranking in steel production to second from the present fourth position by 2020. India currently produces 71 million tonne (mn t) of steel per annum and is placed at the fourth position, China occupies the first position with over 600 mn t per annu
Forest panel clears mining project at West Singhbhum district
The Forest Advisory Committee, which deals with forest clearances, allowed JSW Steel and Jindal Power and Steel to divert 1,500 ha of dense forests in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand for iron ore and manganese mining. JSW Steel had sought the diversion of nearly 1,000 hect
Net profit of JSW Steel declines 18%
During October-December 2012, leading steel maker JSW Steel posted 18 per cent decline in its net profit at Rs 137 crore (Rs 168 crore) owing to lower capacity utilisation. Steel output was up 14 per cent at 2.17 million tonne. The capacity utilisation was at 78 per cent. The com
Net profit of JSW Steel declines 18%
During October-December 2012, leading steel maker JSW Steel posted 18 per cent decline in its net profit at Rs 137 crore (Rs 168 crore) owing to lower capacity utilisation. Steel output was up 14 per cent at 2.17 million tonne. The capacity utilisation was at 78 per cent. The com
Net profit of JSW Steel declines 18%
During October-December 2012, leading steel maker JSW Steel posted 18 per cent decline in its net profit at Rs 137 crore (Rs 168 crore) owing to lower capacity utilisation. Steel output was up 14 per cent at 2.17 million tonne. The capacity utilisation was at 78 per cent. The com
Majority of JSW Steel shareholders clear merger plan
In a communication to stock exchange, JSW Steel said it received approval from 99.99 per cent of shareholders in a recent meeting for merging JSW Ispat Steel with the company. Following this, the company awaits the approval of the Bombay High Court to complete the merger process
JSW Steel, JSW Ispat convene shareholders meet
Following the directive by the Bombay High Court, JSW Ispat and JSW Steel convened a separate shareholder meetings in Mumbai to seek their approval for the proposed merger of both these firms. According to the merger proposal, every 72 shares of JSW Ispat would be exchanged for one equity share of JSW Steel. Institutional Investor Advisory Services advised shar
Operating cost of JSW Steel seen under pressure
Analysts expect the operation cost of JSW Steel to have remained under pressure in Oct-Dec 2012 as it is forced to source raw material at higher cost on the back of iron ore shortage and mining ban in Goa and Karnataka. Analysts also expect the company to suffer from weak pricing power owing to subdued demand in Oct-Nov and this they expect to show up in its earnings for Oct-Dec 2012
SAIL-led consortium to meet Afghan officials
The Indian consortium, that won the bid to mine iron ore reserves in Hajigak near Kabul in Afghanistan over one year ago, would meet officials of mining ministry in the country in a month's time. Although the consortium bagged the mining asset over a year ago, it has not signed a mining contract with the Afghan government because of contentious