NMDC Steel Achieves Record Production & Dispatch In April’25, With Up To 58% Growth Over Previous Bests
NSL also surpassed its highest daily and shift sinter outputs
NMDC Steel Limited (NSL), India’s youngest and most advanced steel plant, added another proud chapter to its growth story on April 30, 2025, by achieving record-breaking production and dispatch across key units. The standout performance came from the Sinter Plant, which set a new monthly production record of 3,41,381 tonnes, a 10.8% increase over its previous best of 3,08,146 tonnes. NSL also surpassed its highest daily and shift sinter outputs, reaffirming its commitment to operational excellence.
The momentum carried through other units. The Blast Furnace achieved a new high of 2,30,111 tonnes of hot metal, up 8.5% month-on-month. The Steel Melting Shop (SMS) posted its best month with 1,92,453 tonnes of liquid steel and 1,067 heats, marking 7.7% and 5.7% growth respectively. SMS also delivered its highest shift output to date 20 heats and 3,586 tonnes in a single shift.
Reflecting on this achievement, Amitava Mukherjee, CMD, NMDC and NMDC Steel Limited, said, “These milestones are not just about numbers, they represent the power of a young steel plant proving its mettle. The achievement stands as a testimony to every employee whose dedication built this success from the ground up. It’s a reminder that nation-building begins with strong foundations, and NSL is ready to shape the future of steel in India.”
Matching this performance, the Thin Slab Caster (TSC) recorded 1,87,670 tonnes of crude steel, reflecting a 6.4% rise, while the Hot Strip Mill (HSM) produced 1,83,679 tonnes of HR Coil, up 6.3% from the previous month. Together, these numbers highlight NSL’s ability to execute synchronized and efficient operations across the value chain.
On the dispatch front, NSL achieved record volumes as well. HR Sheet dispatches rose by 58% over the previous best of 3,432 tonnes in January 2025 to reach 5,424 tonnes in April 2025. Liquid Nitrogen dispatches increased by 39.6% compared to the previous record of 722 tonnes in March 2025, touching a new high of 1,008 tonnes
Commenting on the record dispatch performance, V Suresh, Director (Commercial) of NSL remarked, “Strong sales figures this month affirm our growing market presence and responsiveness to customer needs. As we continue to scale up, NSL remains committed to value delivery, supply chain efficiency, and product diversification.”
Additionally, NSL flagged off its first-ever commercial dispatch of Naphthalene 5.99 tonnes on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, reinforcing its focus on by-product monetisation and product diversification.
Adding his thoughts, Joydeep Dasgupta, Director (Production), NSL said, “April has been a remarkable month for NSL. The steady rise in production across all department showcases strategic planning, seamless coordination and dedication of our workforce. We are proud to be setting new benchmarks for the Indian steel industry.”
NSL remains focused on its mission to fuel India’s steel ambitions while maintaining its commitment to efficiency, sustainability, and inclusive growth.
