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Environmental clearance decision deferred for ArcelorMittal plant

9 Nov 2025 · 07:13 ISTpre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation

steel plant: ₹1.50 lakh crore

An Expert Appraisal Committee under the MoEFCC has deferred its decision on environmental clearance for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel's proposed ₹1.50 lakh crore steel plant in Andhra Pradesh. The committee seeks clarifications regarding the site's previous environmental clearance. This delay may impact the project timeline and investor sentiment in the steel sector. ⚡

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Environmental clearance decision deferred for ArcelorMittal plant

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