Debasis Mohapatra
Bengaluru, 9 Jan 2026
JSW Steel’s Q3 production was affected owing to maintenance activity in its Vijayanagar plant in Karnataka. However, the crude steel production for 9 months of FY26 showed a healthy 12% rise.
Here is a snapshot:
Crude Steel Production for December Quarter:
| Particulars | Q3FY26 Production | YoY Change | QoQ Change |
| Indian Operations | 7.28 million tonne | 7% ↑ | 5% ↓ |
| JSW Steel USA – Ohio | 0.20 million tonne | NA | NA |
| Consolidated Production | 7.48 million tonne | 6% ↑ | 5% ↓ |
Crude Steel Production for April-December period of FY26:
| Particulars | Q3FY26 Production | YoY Change |
| Indian Operations | 21.97 million tonne | 12% ↑ |
| JSW Steel USA – Ohio | 0.68 million tonne | NA |
| Consolidated Production | 22.65 million tonne | 12% ↑ |
- Blast Furnace 3 (BF3) at Vijayanagar is under shutdown for upgradation of capacity from end of September 2025 and is expected to be commissioned by end of Q4 FY26.
