Integrated metal producer Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd has announced a ₹100 crore foray into crash barrier manufacturing, marking a major diversification move to capture India’s fast-growing road safety market. The company is targeting a market share of 8–10% in FY 2025–26.
Giridih Facility Goes Live
The company has commenced production at its Giridih unit in Jharkhand, which features a 24,000 MTPA annual capacity and employs more than 150 skilled professionals.
According to the company, India’s infrastructure boom is expected to fuel 25% annual growth in crash barrier demand, positioning Shyam Metalics to scale up rapidly.
Expansion Plans
Alongside Giridih, the company will set up a new crash barrier facility in Sambalpur, Odisha, with an investment of ₹50 crore and a 60,000 MTPA production capacity, aimed at serving the South and West Indian markets.
Looking ahead to FY 2026–27, Shyam Metalics plans a Phase 2 expansion at Giridih, with an additional ₹50 crore investment to diversify into transmission line towers, railway electrification structures, solar panel structures, and lighting poles.
Management Outlook
“The launch of our crash barrier unit marks a significant step in strengthening India’s road and railway safety. With a 24,000 MTPA annual capacity and 150 professionals driving precision and innovation, we are confident of achieving an 8–10% market share in the coming fiscal. This business alone has the potential to add nearly 50% more value to our Giridih operations in the next few years,” said Brij Bhushan Agarwal, Chairman and Managing Director, Shyam Metalics.
Strategic Markets
Currently, Shyam Metalics is supplying to projects under Indian Railways and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). From FY26 onwards, the company intends to explore export opportunities in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, leveraging global demand for infrastructure safety solutions.
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