Shyam Metalics Unveils Rs 100 billion Capex Plan Under Vision 2031

23 Oct 2025 CW Team

Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited (SMEL) has announced its Vision 2031, outlining a Rs 100 billion capital expenditure plan to expand capacity and achieve a topline of Rs 400 billion by 2031—a 2.5x revenue growth from current levels.

The company plans to enhance its integrated operations by focusing on high value-added and downstream products, including specialty steel, stainless steel, flat products, and aluminium. It also aims to strengthen its presence across key sectors such as defence, railways, engineering, and infrastructure.

SMEL will leverage brownfield expansions in West Bengal, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh to optimise capital efficiency and minimise execution risk. The Vision 2031 roadmap underscores the company’s commitment to sustainable, value-driven, and capital-efficient growth across the metals sector.

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