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Indian steel tycoon Naveen Jindal has made a bold move in Europe with an unsolicited offer to acquire Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe, Germany’s largest steelmaker. The bid, made through his private firm Jindal Steel International, includes a €2 billion investment to support decarbonization and secure steelmaking within Germany.
Jindal’s proposal focuses on completing a direct reduced iron (DRI) plant in Duisburg and building electric arc furnaces to produce low-emission steel. Thyssenkrupp confirmed it has received the non-binding offer, which will be reviewed for economic viability, green goals, and employment impact.
If successful, this acquisition would give Jindal a strong foothold in Europe, adding to his global portfolio of steel assets and making him one of the world’s leading steel producers with nearly 25 million tonnes capacity.
However, challenges remain. Jindal faces competition from Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, regulatory approvals from the German government, and support from Thyssenkrupp’s powerful workers’ union. While labour representatives have welcomed the bid as “good news” for employees, risks around financing, project delays, and Europe’s weak steel demand remain.
The move marks a new chapter in Indian steel’s global expansion, echoing earlier landmark acquisitions by Tata Steel (Corus) and Lakshmi Mittal (ArcelorMittal).
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