Tata Steel’s Cold Rolling Mill Marks 25 Years of Excellence
Jamshedpur, April 24: Tata Steel celebrates a significant milestone with the 25th anniversary of its Cold Rolling Mill (CRM) Complex at Jamshedpur, a pioneering facility that has transformed India’s capabilities in producing high-quality cold rolled and galvanized steel for the automotive, appliance, and construction sectors.
Commissioned on April 24, 2000, in an impressive span of just 26.5 months, the Cold Rolling Mill Complex stands as a testament to Tata Steel’s exceptional engineering and project execution skills. The facility was inaugurated by the late Mr. Ratan N Tata, then Chairman of Tata Steel, representing a visionary leap in the company’s journey toward advanced steel manufacturing.
Reflecting on this notable achievement, Chaitanya Bhanu, Vice President – Operations, Tata Steel Jamshedpur, remarked: “As we celebrate 25 years of our Cold Rolling Mill Complex in Jamshedpur, we reaffirm our commitment to innovation and excellence in steel manufacturing. This facility not only showcases Tata Steel’s engineering prowess but also highlights our dedication to meeting the evolving needs of our customers. We are proud to have set a benchmark for quality and efficiency and we remain committed to strengthening this legacy in the years ahead.”
The strategic decision to establish the CRM Complex was aimed at adding value to Tata Steel’s hot-rolled products and ascending the steel value chain. Conceived as a vital component of Phase-3 Modernisation in 1993, this initiative followed the capacity enhancement of the existing Hot Strip Mill (HSM).
Initially, the plant had a rated capacity of 1.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), which has been expanded to 2.0 MTPA to meet the increasing demand for High Strength Steel (HSS) substrates, a critical material for the automotive industry. This expansion was essential for Tata Steel to cater to the evolving requirements of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of passenger vehicles. The Cold Rolling Complex introduced cutting-edge lines, establishing Tata Steel as a pioneer in integrating world-class technology into India’s steel manufacturing sector.
The facility enabled Tata Steel to develop pioneering products in India such as Cold Rolled and Galvannealed Skin Panels, high tensile steel, and fuel tank-grade Galvannealed Steel, specifically tailored for automotive OEMs. This innovation propelled the localization of the automotive supply chain in India, fortifying Tata Steel’s leadership position in the sector.
Over the years, the CRM Complex has been central to Tata Steel’s growth, with the company’s market share in the automotive industry advancing from approximately 20% in FY2001 to 50% in FY2025. Tata Steel has delivered 13.5 million tonnes of cold rolled and galvanized products to automotive customers, solidifying its status as the preferred supplier in the domestic market.
The CRM Complex has processed around 38 million tonnes of steel, becoming a cornerstone of Tata Steel’s value-added product portfolio. It has also been instrumental in supporting other sectors, such as appliances, solar, and construction, by providing superior quality materials including Zero-Spangle Galvanized steel, introduced as a first in India. The investment in the CRM Complex was a forward-thinking move, positioning Tata Steel significantly ahead of its time.
