Jindal India to Expand Metal Beam Crash Barrier Capacity by 75%
Jindal India Limited, part of the B.C. Jindal Group, is set to expand its Metal Beam Crash Barrier (MBCB) production capacity by 75%, increasing from 6,000 MT. The expansion will begin in FY25 and is expected to be fully completed by FY26.
The company has already secured orders worth ₹300 crore from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Indian Railways in FY25. An approved NHAI manufacturer, Jindal (India) produces high-quality W-beam, Thrie-beam, and various crash barrier components. Its products are certified by NATRAX and exceed safety standards for MBCB production, aligning with the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative.
At Jindal (India) Limited, we are committed to effectively catering to India’s evolving and growing infrastructure needs. We are growing by 20 per cent month-on-month and, soon, aim to be at 90 per cent capacity utilisation. In the next few quarters, we also forecast that our top-line from the crash barrier segment will double and contribute 8-10 per cent to our overall sales volumes from the current 4 per cent,” said a Jindal (India) Limited’s spokesperson.
In the Budget 2025, the introduction of a new National Manufacturing Mission coupled with the announcement of ministries identifying projects over a 3-year timeline for execution in PPP mode is poised to galvanize the infrastructure space. The Government has demonstrated a strong intent to move towards industry 4.0 by broad basing and deepening India’s manufacturing footprint while encouraging states to enhance capex spends through their Gross State Domestic Products (GSDPs).
“Jindal (India) Limited will also be aggressively looking to Increase its market share and expand footprint to the neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan for its Jindal Crash safe MBCBs,” the spokesperson added.
Since its inception, Jindal (India) Limited has been committed to nation-building initiatives, strongly supporting the Government of India's push for modern infrastructure. This expansion will cement Jindal (India) Limited’s as a major player in the crash barrier segment in India.
Recently, the company also announced a strategic capacity expansion of 0.6 Million MT, a 60 per cent increase from its current capacity of 1 Million MT per annum with a capex spend of over INR 1,500 Crore. This expansion will primarily focus on new lines for coated flat products, allowing Jindal (India) to increase production of current range of products, diversify into new segments like solar and home appliances, and contribute to import substitution, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and growth.
