JTL Industries Limited has announced two milestones at its Mangaon, Maharashtra facility. The company has successfully completed the hot trial of the Pickling Line. It has also commenced the cold trials of the GP Line. Both developments are part of the company's ongoing expansion at this facility.
The company shared this update with BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on November 8, 2026, under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.
What Is the Pickling Line and Why Does It Matter
To understand why these milestones are significant, it helps to know what a Pickling Line does and where it fits in steel processing.
When steel is hot rolled into coils, a layer of oxide scale forms on the surface. This scale needs to be removed before the steel can be used in certain applications or processed further. The Pickling Line does exactly this — it passes the coil through a closed, acid-proof tank system to remove the oxide scale and produce a clean, uniform steel surface.
The output of this process is called Hot Rolled Pickled and Oiled, or HRPO. This material is then used as the key input for downstream processes like Galvanising and Colour Coating. It is also used directly in the automobile industry.
So the hot trial of the Pickling Line means this process has been physically tested and is now working. This is an important step before full commercial operations begin at this line.
From HR Coil to HRPO: The Three-Step Chain
The process flow at the Maharashtra facility is built around a downstream value-addition chain. It starts with the Hot Rolled Coil. The coil goes through the Pickling Line, which removes the oxide scale. The result is HRPO — a clean, scale-free coil that is ready for the next step.
From HRPO, the material goes to either the GP Line for galvanising, or further downstream to the Colour Coating Line. Each step adds more value to the base steel product and allows JTL Industries to serve a wider range of customer requirements.
Cold Trial of the GP Line Has Begun
The second milestone is the commencement of cold trials of the GP Line at the same Maharashtra facility. A cold trial is an early-stage test where the equipment is run without material going through it. It checks the mechanical and electrical systems before actual steel is processed.
The cold trial of the GP Line marks the beginning of the commissioning process for this downstream line. The GP Line, once fully operational, will be used to galvanise the HRPO produced by the Pickling Line.
Galvanised pipes and sheets are widely used in construction, infrastructure, agriculture, and industrial applications. By adding this capability at the Maharashtra facility, JTL Industries expands the range of value-added products it can manufacture there.
Colour Coating Line Also in Progress
Beyond the Pickling and GP Lines, JTL Industries is also working on commissioning the Colour Coating Line at the Maharashtra facility. The company says the Colour Coating Line and other associated processes are expected to commence shortly.
Colour Coated steel has applications in roofing, cladding, appliances, and packaging, among other uses. Once the Colour Coating Line is operational, it will further expand the product portfolio available from this facility.
Maharashtra Facility: Expanding Value-Added Capabilities
The Mangaon, Maharashtra unit is Unit II of JTL Industries. The company also operates Unit I in Derabassi, Punjab; Unit III in Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab; and Unit IV in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
The company's cumulative pipe manufacturing capacity is approximately 9,36,000 MTPA, with around 3,00,000 MTPA dedicated to backward integration. These milestones at the Maharashtra facility add downstream value-added processing capacity to this existing manufacturing base.
JTL Industries makes structural steel tubes and pipes and has a product range that includes DFT Structural Pipes, GI Pipes, MS Black Pipes, Hollow Sections, Solar Structures, HR Coils, and Phosphorous Bronze, Copper and Brass Alloys. Its manufacturing footprint spans Punjab, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Himachal Pradesh, including through its subsidiaries.
H1 FY27 Sales Volume Grows 20.2%
Along with the facility update, the press release also mentions that the company recorded 20.2% year-on-year growth in sales volume in H1 FY27. This growth in volume, alongside the new processing capabilities being added at the Maharashtra facility, sets the context for the company's full year ambitions.
The company says it is on track to achieve 30% growth for the full financial year. The addition of Pickling and GP Line capabilities is expected to support this by allowing the company to offer more value-added products and serve a wider set of customers.
What MD Madan Mohan Said
Madan Mohan, Managing Director of JTL Industries Limited, commented on these milestones: "The successful hot trial of the Pickling Line and commencement of the GP Line cold trial at our Maharashtra facility mark important milestones in our expansion journey."
He added: "With progress towards commissioning of our Colour Coating Line, we are steadily strengthening our downstream capabilities and expanding our presence in value-added steel products. These investments are expected to enhance our product mix, improve our ability to meet evolving customer requirements and create a stronger foundation for sustainable growth. With these milestones, we believe we are on track to achieve 30% growth for the full financial year."
What Comes Next
The cold trial of the GP Line will be followed by a hot trial once the mechanical systems are confirmed to be working correctly. After that, commercial production can begin. Similarly, the Colour Coating Line is at the commissioning stage and is expected to start operations soon.
JTL Industries has its registered and corporate office at S.C.O. 18-19, Sector 28-C, Chandigarh, and is recognised as a Three Star Export House. The company is listed on both BSE and NSE.
These developments at the Mangaon facility are part of JTL's strategy to expand its value-added product portfolio and deepen its downstream processing capabilities beyond basic steel tubes and pipes.