Industries Minister T.G. Bharath reviews revival efforts at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant
During the visit, the Minister interacted with directors and senior officials, who presented a detailed PowerPoint briefing on the plant's status. As per the update, RINL has been ramping up production since September 2024. From operating a single blast furnace earlier this year, the plant now runs all three furnaces as of July 2025.
Expressing optimism, the Minister said that with the full operation of Furnace-3, the plant is poised to reach 100% production and return to profitability after years of losses. He assured the management that he would raise the issue of captive mines with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in the next meeting and also pursue it with the Union government.
The Minister further advised the adoption of solar energy and advanced technology to enhance power efficiency and boost production capacity.
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