Manaksia Coated Metals & Industries Limited has undertaken a planned shutdown of its Continuous Galvanizing Line (CGL) for a technology upgrade and capacity expansion. The upgrade involves converting the line from galvanized steel to Aluminium-Zinc coated steel, with an increase in installed capacity from 132,000 MT per annum to 180,000 MT per annum, a 36% enhancement. The planned shutdown was initiated in December 2025, and production of Alu-Zinc coated steel is expected to stabilize from January 2026. This upgrade aims to improve line productivity, operating efficiency, reduce coating costs, and enhance energy efficiency, supporting a transition towards a higher-value product mix and positively contributing to EBITDA. The company anticipates strengthened presence in domestic and export markets and scalable volume growth. Mr. Karan Agrawal, Whole Time Director, stated that the move to Aluminium-Zinc coating technology will offer a more durable product and improve operational efficiency. Downstream operations for pre-painted steel production will continue smoothly to meet customer requirements during the upgrade period. The company believes this upgrade positions them to participate more meaningfully in the growing demand for Aluminium-Zinc coated steel, which has strong acceptance in international markets and commands premium pricing. In H1 FY26, Manaksia Coated Metals & Industries reported a Consolidated Total Income of ₹477.62 crore, EBITDA of ₹58.07 crore, and Net Profit of ₹27.97 crore.