MUFG Bank, Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., and Mizuho Bank Europe N.V. have all entered into a USD 5 billion loan agreement (JBIC co-financing loan) with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), the company's 60/40 steelmaking joint venture with Nippon Steel Corporation in India.
The JBIC co-financing loan's proceeds will be used to pay for the increase in yearly steel production capability at AM/NS India's Hazira plant from 9 million tons to 15 million tons.
The project also entails the development of downstream rolling and finishing facilities, which will improve AM/NS India's capability to create value-added steels for industries like defense, automotive, and infrastructure.
After receiving environmental approval, the extension project, which began in October of last year, will generate more than 60,000 employment.
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