About
Essar Steel (now part of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Ltd.) is one of India’s largest single‑location integrated flat steel producers.
Description
Located at Hazira near Surat, the plant has a capacity of ~10 MTPA, producing hot rolled coils, cold rolled coils, galvanized steel, plates, and specialty steel for automotive, infrastructure, and defense sectors.
Speciality
Fully integrated plant from iron ore to finished steel
Strategic location with sea port access
Advanced technology for high‑grade steel production
Address
27 km Surat–Hazira Road, Hazira, Surat – 394270, Gujarat, India
Location (Longitude & Latitude)
21.1124° N, 72.6473° E
Visiting Timings
Not open for public
Industrial visits require prior corporate permission
Traveling Facilities
Road: Connected via NH‑6 and Surat–Hazira Road
Rail: Surat Junction (~33 km)
Air: Surat Airport (~9 km)
Sea: Own captive port for industrial logistics
Food Facilities
On‑site township (“Nand Niketan”) for employees
Hotels and restaurants available in Surat city
Stay Facilities
Guest houses for corporate visitors (permission required)
Hotels in Surat city (~30–40 min drive)
Nearby Visiting Places
Hazira Bird Sanctuary (~2 km)
Dumas Beach (~15 km)
Surat textile and diamond markets (~30 km)
Nearby Railway Station
Surat Junction (~33 km)
Nearby Airport
Surat Airport (~9 km)
Nearby Bus Station
Adajan Bus Depot, Surat (~25–30 km)
Bus Routes to Industry
GSRTC buses from Adajan Depot to Hazira at regular intervals
Train Routes to Industry
No direct train to Hazira; travel via Surat Junction, then road transport
Airways to Industry
Fly to Surat Airport, taxi or company transport to Hazira
Preferable Visiting Season
October to February (cool & pleasant weather)
Nearby Shopping Famous For
Surat:
Diamond jewelry
Silk sarees & dress materials
Textile wholesale & retail markets
Essar Steel Plant in Hazira stands as a symbol of India’s industrial strength and engineering excellence. While not generally open to tourists, its strategic location, advanced facilities, and contribution to the economy make it a noteworthy landmark. Visitors to Surat can explore the city’s famous diamond markets, textile hubs, and nearby attractions, with the plant serving as a significant point of industrial pride.
