JSW Group and POSCO Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost Steel, Battery Materials, and Renewable Energy in India SW and POSCO will jointly explore developing battery materials for EVs, catering to India's evolving green mobility sector.

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JSW Group, one of India's leading industrial conglomerates, has announced a strategic partnership with South Korea's POSCO Group to collaborate on steel production, battery materials, and renewable energy initiatives in India. This partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to address India's rising demand for steel and support the country's ambitious energy transition goals. The centerpiece of this alliance is the establishment of an integrated steel plant in India with an initial production capacity of 5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), as per a regulatory filing.

This facility will help meet India's rapidly growing steel demand, which is increasing at a pace that exceeds the country's GDP growth. As India emerges as one of the fastest-growing economies, this steel demand is expected to escalate, creating substantial opportunities for the sector.

The collaboration will extend beyond steel, venturing into the battery materials and renewable energy sectors. These initiatives align with the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) in India and the nation's efforts to meet its climate targets. JSW and POSCO will jointly explore developing battery materials for EVs, catering to India's evolving green mobility sector. Additionally, the companies plan to incorporate renewable energy solutions to power the proposed steel facility, underscoring a shared commitment to sustainability.

Sajjan Jindal, chairman of JSW group, said, "This MoU with POSCO marks a significant step forward in our journey to contribute to the Indian steel industry. Our partnership with POSCO strengthens JSW's commitment to drive that transformation. This JV also entails collaboration for renewable energy for a state-of-the-art integrated steel plant and for setting up an EV ecosystem in India. Together, we aim to set a benchmark in technology and sustainability that can shape the future of manufacturing in India and beyond."

Strengthening Economic Ties and Sustainability Efforts

Chang In‐hwa, chairman of POSCO said, "We are delighted to strengthen our ties with JSW Group. This collaboration will contribute significantly to the economic development of Korea and India and drive our joint efforts towards a more eco-friendly and sustainable future."

The JSW-POSCO collaboration represents an important milestone in strengthening economic ties between India and South Korea. By increasing India's steel production capacity and enhancing renewable energy integration, the partnership is poised to make significant contributions to the industrial and sustainable development goals of both nations.

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