Jindal Saw Limited has informed the Exchange about General Updates
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Jindal Saw's board has approved three overseas investment proposals to expand its pipe manufacturing footprint in the Middle East. The company will set up a 100% step-down subsidiary in Abu Dhabi (UAE) to build a 300,000 tonnes-per-annum seamless pipe facility aimed at the Oil & Gas sector of the MENA region, at a cost of up to USD 105 million over ~3 years. Additionally, two joint ventures will be formed in Saudi Arabia — one with Buhur for a HSAW pipe project (51% stake, up to USD 10 million, ~2 years) and another with RAX for a ductile iron pipe project (51% stake, up to USD 3 million, ~12-18 months). All three entities will be in the iron and steel industry and will be newly incorporated. The total capital commitment across these three projects is up to USD 118 million, funded through cash.
This is a significant international expansion move that diversifies Jindal Saw's revenue base beyond India into the high-demand Middle East oil & gas and infrastructure markets. The long gestation period (1-3 years) means near-term impact on earnings will be limited, but successful execution could substantially boost long-term revenue and margins. Shareholders should note the sizable USD 105 million commitment for the UAE project as the biggest capital allocation signal.