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Jai Balaji Group starts OPVC pipe production
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Steel Radar•February 04, 2026•1 min read
Steel Radar•February 04, 2026•1 min read
In a statement released by Jai Balaji Industries, the company stated that this investment marks the successful implementation of its strategic expansion plan into high performance piping solutions, which was first announced in May 2025. Regulatory disclosures related to the development were submitted to India’s leading stock exchanges, NSE and BSE, and were signed by Company Secretary Ajay Kumar Tantia.
The new production line is designed to develop high strength products for demanding applications such as water supply, irrigation and industrial piping systems. With the commissioning of OPVC production, Jai Balaji Group aims to meet rising demand for advanced piping solutions in India and strengthen its market position in this specialized segment.
Headquartered in India, Jai Balaji Group operates eight integrated steel manufacturing facilities across the states of West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Jharkhand. The company has a diversified value added product portfolio that includes DRI sponge iron, pig iron, ferro alloys, alloy and mild steel billets, rebars, wire rod, ductile iron pipes, as well as alloy and mild steel heavy round bars. With a total annual production capacity exceeding 2.74 million mt, Jai Balaji Group ranks among the largest private sector steel producers in eastern India.
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