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Aichi Steel starts construction of new forging plant at Vardhman Special Steels in India

Aichi Steel CorporationLudhiana, PunjabPublished
InvestmentNot disclosed
PhaseUnder construction
StartJul 27, 2026
Completion—

Aichi Steel held the groundbreaking ceremony for a new forging plant at partner Vardhman Special Steels in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. The plant will add a hot rolling mill line, with mass production targeted for FY2028; the investment amount was not disclosed.

Project facts

Owner
Aichi Steel Corporation
Listing
5482 Tokyo
Facility
Factory/Plant
Sector
Steel & metals
Location
Ludhiana, Punjab (overseas)
Investment
Not disclosed
Scale / capacity
Hot rolling mill line; mass production targeted for FY2028
Construction start
Jul 27, 2026
Announced
Jul 30, 2026

Figures and schedules are as announced by the company or the public body concerned; plans can change. Amounts that were not disclosed are recorded as not disclosed, never estimated.

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