<h1>State Steel Company to Invest Rs 7,500 Crore in 2026 to Boost Capacity by 25% and Cut Imports</h1> A state-owned steel company plans to invest Rs 7,500 crore in capital expenditure for the fiscal year 2026, marking a 25% increase from the previous year, to expand plant capacities across multiple locations. The company aims to raise its total capacity from 20 million tonnes to 35 million tonnes by 2030, with an overall investment of nearly Rs 1 lakh crore. Expansion projects include capacity increases at several integrated steel plants, with ongoing tendering and development activities. The company reported a significant rise in quarterly net profit and sales volume, attributing growth to improved operational efficiency and better cash flow, which also reduced borrowings. Despite global overcapacity and import pressures, domestic demand is expected to remain strong due to infrastructure growth. The company is also working to reduce reliance on imported coal through captive mining operations and technological advancements.