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SAIL, Tata Steel, AM/NS, JSW and JSPL among speciality steel PLI 1.1 beneficiaries

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Business 25 Mar 2025 11:37 AM IST Economic Times

Major beneficiaries: SAIL, Tata Steel, AM/NS India, JSW Steel, and JSPL.
Investment inflow: ₹17,000 crore under PLI 1.1.
Focus: High-end steel production, self-reliance, and export expansion.
Impact: Strengthens India's steel manufacturing ecosystem and reduces reliance on imports.

The Indian government's Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) 1.1 scheme for specialty steel has attracted major steel players, including SAIL, Tata Steel, AM/NS India, JSW Steel, and JSPL, reinforcing India's position in the global steel market.

PLI 1.1 Boosts Domestic Steel Production

Under the latest phase of the PLI scheme, aimed at enhancing domestic manufacturing of high-grade specialty steel, 42 MoUs have been signed, committing ₹17,000 crore in investments. The move is expected to significantly reduce import dependency while improving India's steel sector competitiveness.