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Tata Steel Targets UK Unit Profitability in FY26 with Green Steel Strategy

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Announcement 03 Jul 2025 12:00 PM IST Live Mint

Tata Steel Eyes UK Unit Profitability in FY26 Amid Green Transition

Tata Steel is aiming to turn its UK operations profitable in the current fiscal year, according to Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran. The strategic shift comes as part of the company’s broader restructuring and decarbonization goals.

Following the closure of high-cost blast furnaces at Port Talbot, Tata Steel UK has significantly reduced operational expenses. The unit is now focused on processing imported semi-finished steel to meet downstream demand, improving efficiency and margins.

To further this transformation, Tata Steel is investing £1.25 billion—backed by £500 million from the UK government—into a new 3.2 million tonne Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) facility, slated for completion by 2027–28. This move aligns with Tata Steel’s larger green steel initiative, which includes similar transitions at its Netherlands operations by 2030.

In parallel, the company has launched a cost optimization program targeting ₹11,500 crore in savings by FY26, with ₹3,000 crore expected from the UK alone. Capital expenditure across India, the UK, and the Netherlands is set at ₹15,000 crore for the year.

These initiatives are expected to drive stronger financial performance across revenue, EBITDA, and net profit in FY26, positioning Tata Steel for long-term sustainability and global competitiveness.