AM/NS India Launches High-Performance Optigal® Steel for Premium Infrastructure

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has launched Optigal® Prime and Optigal® Pinnacle, two advanced, high-performance products in its premium colour-coated steel portfolio. These European-standard, highly corrosion-resistant steels are designed for large-scale, high-end infrastructure and construction projects such as airports, railway stations, highways, and major buildings.

This marks the first time such C4 specialty steel is produced domestically in India, with AM/NS India as the sole local manufacturer. The launch supports the Prime Minister’s vision for accelerated development and aims to capture a dominant market share, targeting 25% of the overall colour-coated steel segment.

The colour-coated steel segment in India, which is estimated to be 3.4 million tonnes market at present, is growing at a sustained pace of around 10 per cent annually. The addition of two new specialised Optigal® offerings will bring AM/NS India closer towards its goal of securing 25% within the next two to three years.

Optigal® Prime is suited for urban and moderately corrosive environments, offering a 15-year warranty. Available in advanced finishes like Silicon Modified Polyester (SMP), Super Durable Polyester (SDP), and PVDF, it is an ideal choice for roofing, cladding, and a range of other construction needs.

Optigal® Pinnacle is the top-tier variant, designed for harsh industrial and coastal conditions. Backed by a 25-year warranty, it features high-performance PU/PA coatings that offer superior resistance to moisture, UV rays, and extreme temperatures – making it suitable for demanding applications such as airports, warehouses, and marine-facing buildings.

Ranjan Dhar, Director and Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), said: “Launch of Optigal® Prime and Optigal® Pinnacle reflects our commitment to quality, durability, and sustainable innovation. As India’s infrastructure and construction needs evolve on the path to ‘Viksit Bharat’, we are proud to offer world-class, high-performance steel solutions that address diverse climatic and industrial demands. This marks a significant step forward as we continue to strengthen our value-added product portfolio in line with our brand promise – Smarter Steels, Brighter Futures.”

Six specialised variants of Optigal® Prime and Optigal® Pinnacle will be available – High Gloss, Anti-Dust, Anti-Graffiti, Anti-Static, Anti-Microbial, and Cool Roof – that will cater to diverse needs for high-performance steel solutions in rapidly expanding India’s construction and infrastructure sectors. These variants have been developed using the advanced Zinc-Aluminium-Magnesium technology to deliver superior protection from corrosion and weathering – up to three times compared to conventional coatings.

As part of AM/NS India’s commitment to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, these steel solutions have been designed with an eco-conscious approach – featuring low VOC emissions, no heavy metals or hexavalent chromium, and 100% recyclability, making them an excellent choice for sustainable and future-ready construction.

Optigal® products are being manufactured at the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Pune, Maharashtra. The company’s colour-coated steel capacity currently stands at about 7 lakh tonnes annually, with plans to expand to one million tonnes soon, reinforcing its leadership in India’s colour-coated steel segment.