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The agreement involved a major collaboration between POSCO Group of South Korea and JSW Steel of India to establish a large integrated steel plant in Odisha. The project, valued at $7.3 billion, is a significant step toward boosting India’s steel production capacity. Both companies will hold equal stakes of 50 per cent in the joint venture, highlighting a balanced partnership. The plant is expected to produce 6 million tons of steel annually and will cover the entire production process at a single site. This initiative aligns with India’s long-term goal of increasing its steel production capacity under the National Steel Policy.