Vardhman Special Steels Limited has announced a significant investment of ₹2,475 crore to establish a new steel forging and machining manufacturing facility in Ludhiana, Punjab. This strategic move marks the company's entry into value-added automotive components, leveraging technical expertise from Aichi Steel Corporation. The proposed forging unit represents a forward integration of Vardhman Special Steels' existing steelmaking operations, enabling the company to provide a comprehensive, one-stop solution to automotive OEMs, from steel production to forged components. This integration is expected to enhance quality consistency, improve supply reliability, and foster closer customer alignment, all while adhering to Japanese quality standards. The investment aims to bolster the company's standing in the automotive supply chain by expanding its value-added product portfolio and increasing its participation in critical automotive components. Management anticipates that the new facility will deepen customer relationships and support long-term growth opportunities. Mr. Sachit Jain, Chairman & Managing Director of Vardhman Special Steels Ltd., commented on the expansion, stating, “Over the years, we have consistently evaluated venturing into forgings with our partner Aichi Steel Corporation who is having the largest Forging Capacity in Automotive domain with unique know-how and technologies in Japan. With the rising customer demand, market visibility and our internal capabilities now aligned, I am happy to share that we are going ahead with the setting up of a forging and machining unit in Ludhiana itself. Our entry into steel forgings is a natural progression of our steelmaking operations and positions us as a more comprehensive partner to automotive OEMs. This investment strengthens our value proposition and accelerates our next phase of growth by expanding into higher value-added segments.” Vardhman Special Steels Limited, incorporated in May 2010, is a leading producer of special steels catering to the automotive, engineering, tractor, bearing, and allied industries. The company's global clients include Toyota, Maruti, Hyundai, Hero Moto Corp, Caterpillar, Hino Motors, and Bajaj.