JFE Steel Acquires 25% Stake in JSW Kalinga Steel for ₹7,875 Cr

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JFE Steel Acquires 25% Stake in JSW Kalinga Steel for ₹7,875 Cr
Overview

Japan's JFE Steel Corporation has injected ₹7,875 crore for a 25% stake in JSW Kalinga Steel, marking the initial phase of their joint venture agreement. This transaction establishes joint control over JSW Kalinga and its subsidiary, JSW Sambalpur Steel. JSW Steel also finalized the transfer of its Bhushan Power and Steel business to JSW Sambalpur Steel. Investors await JSW Steel's Q4FY26 earnings release on May 31.

JFE Steel's significant capital infusion has advanced its strategic alliance with JSW Steel. The Japanese company has invested ₹7,875 crore, securing an initial 25% stake in JSW Kalinga Steel. This transaction represents the first tranche of investment under their joint venture agreement, signed in December 2025. JFE is expected to invest another ₹7,875 crore for an additional 25% stake, which would bring its total ownership to 50%.

Joint Control Established

Following this equity allotment and necessary board appointments according to the joint venture terms, both JSW Steel and JFE Steel now share joint control over JSW Kalinga Steel. This shared oversight also extends to JSW Kalinga's wholly owned subsidiary, JSW Sambalpur Steel.

Business Restructuring

In a related move, JSW Steel has completed the transfer of the steel business previously operated by Bhushan Power and Steel (BPSL). This business has been moved to JSW Sambalpur Steel through a slump sale, conducted on a going concern basis. This step was initially approved in December 2025.

Upcoming Financials and Past Performance

JSW Steel is set to release its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026 financial results on May 31. The company's performance in Q3FY26 showed a strong rebound, with net profit surging 198% year-on-year. Consolidated sales reached a record 7.64 million tonnes, a 14% increase from the previous year, while crude steel production rose by 6%. Revenue for the quarter grew 11% to ₹45,991 crore.

Market Performance

JSW Steel's share price experienced a minor dip of 0.39% in early trading today. Year-to-date, the stock has seen a decline of 3.74%, and it is down 11.18% over the past month. However, looking at a longer timeframe, the stock has gained 3.15% in the last three months.

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