9FEBRUARY, 2026AM/NS INDIA TARGETS 75% REVENUE FROM VALUE-ADDED STEELArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) announced the strengthening of its value-added portfolio with AM/NS Vibrance and AM/NS Optima ­ two world-class, premium branded steel solutions engineered to meet the increasingly design-led needs of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across appliance and industrial manufacturing ecosystems.With demand rising for steel that combines consistent surface quality, tight tolerances, and reliable performance at scale, AM/NS India is expanding its value-added portfolio with branded offerings that reduce reliance on imports and make premium, internationally benchmarked quality available domestically. These two branded coated offerings now form part of a value-added product portfolio that includes Optigal, Magnelis, Optigal Prime, Optigal Pinnacle, and others ­ each validated for consistency, efficiency, and durability across diverse applications.India's consumer durables market ­ expected to become the world's fourth-largest by FY27 ­ is rapidly premiumising, driven by rising demand for appliances with flawless finishes and that complement design-led living spaces.Annual coated steel demand in India ­ currently at 11.1 million tonnes ­ is projected to grow at an 8 ­10% CAGR in the coming years. Within the appliance segment, coated steel consumption is growing at about 10% annually, driven by rising consumer aspirations, rapid urbanisation, accelerating premiumisation, and supportive national initiatives such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and import-substitution efforts.Demand for coated steel in industrial applications is projected to grow at an 8­12% CAGR through 2030, supported by government policies that drive PLI, self-reliance initiatives, and the expansion of the automotive, electronics, and engineering sectors.Together, the appliance and industrial segments re-inforce the strategic importance of coated steel in India's long-term growth trajectory and highlight the critical role of high-quality value-added steel in powering the country's manufacturing ambitions.
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