Tata Steel Commissions ₹3,200 Crore Scrap-Based Steel Project in Punjab
News by Aliceblue News Desk
23 Mar 2026

Introduction
Leading integrated steel manufacturer commissions a ₹3,200 crore scrap-based Electric Arc Furnace plant at Hi-Tech Valley, Ludhiana, Punjab, with a capacity of 0.75 MTPA.
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Share price movement of Tata Steel
On March 23, 2026,Tata Steel Ltd opened at ₹192.95, down -1.91% from its previous close of ₹196.70. It reached a high of ₹193.35 (-1.70%) and a low of ₹187.15. By 4:00 PM, it traded at ₹188.71, a -4.06% decrease, with a market cap of ₹2,34,563.89 crore.
₹3,200 Cr EAF Plant Commissioned in Ludhiana
Tata Steel commissioned a ₹3,200 crore scrap-based Electric Arc Furnace plant at Hi-Tech Valley, Ludhiana, Punjab on March 20, 2026. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the 115-acre facility, with Tata Steel Chairman N. Chandrasekaran and CEO & MD T V Narendran also present.
The 0.75 MTPA plant uses 100% steel scrap as raw material and targets CO₂ emissions below 0.3 tonnes per tonne of steel, operating on approximately 50% renewable energy. The facility is Tata Steel’s second-largest plant in India after Jamshedpur.
The plant will produce construction-grade steel rebar under the ‘Tata Tiscon’ brand. It will source 40% of its scrap from Tata Steel’s recycling plant in Rohtak, Haryana, and is expected to generate employment for approximately 3,300 people.
Stock performance of Tata Steel for Period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year
Tata Steel Ltd delivered a 1-week return of 5.26%, a 6-month return of 14.0%, and a 1-year return of 25.1%.
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Shareholding pattern of Tata Steel
| Particulars | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| Promoter | 33.20% | 33.20% | 33.20% |
| FII | 17.50% | 17.30% | 17.20% |
| DII | 27.60% | 27.60% | 26.70% |
| Public | 21.70% | 21.90% | 22.80% |
About Tata Steel
Tata Steel Ltd (NSE: TATASTEEL), established in 1907, is Asia’s first integrated private steel company, covering the complete value chain from mining to finished steel distribution across global markets.
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FAQs
Why is Tata Steel Ltd share price rising today?
Tata Steel Ltd share price is in focus after commissioning a ₹3,200 crore scrap-based EAF plant in Ludhiana, Punjab.
What is Tata Steel Ltd’s main business focus?
Tata Steel Ltd manufactures steel products across the complete value chain from mining to distribution, serving construction, automotive, and industrial sectors globally.
What are the 52-week high and low of Tata Steel Ltd stock?
The 52-week high of Tata Steel Ltd stock is ₹216.45 and the 52-week low is ₹125.30.

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