Tata Steel has successfully commissioned India’s largest blast furnace at its Kalinganagar plant in Odisha, marking a significant milestone in its expansion efforts. This state-of-the-art furnace will increase the plant's production capacity from 3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 8 MTPA, forming part of the ?270 billion second phase of the Kalinganagar expansion project, which commenced in November 2018. The company emphasized that Odisha has become its largest investment destination, with over ?1 trillion invested in the state over the past decade. The newly commissioned blast furnace boasts a volume of 5,870 cubic meters and features an eco-friendly design that optimizes steel production while enhancing sustainability. Upon the completion of the expansion by December 2024, Tata Steel’s total production capacity in India is expected to reach 26.6 MTPA, including its operations at other plants in Jamshedpur, Meramandali, and NINL at Kalinganagar.