Top 10 TMT Bar Companies in India (2026): Who Makes the Bars and How They Compare
Last updated: 02/11/2026 · Published by Amba Shakti Industries
Quick answer
This guide compares ten companies that supply TMT bars across India: Amba Shakti, Jindal Steel & Power (Panther), JSW Steel (Neosteel), Kamdhenu, Rathi Steel, RINL (Vizag Steel), SAIL, Shyam Steel, SRMB Srijan and Tata Steel (Tiscon). They differ in ownership, how the bars are made (integrated plant or re-rolling), the grades they offer and the regions where their dealer networks are strongest.
Whichever company you choose, buy only BIS-certified bars (IS 1786) in the grade your structural drawing specifies, and ask for the batch test certificate. TMT bar prices change often, so check the dated price table below.
Disclosure: This article is published by Amba Shakti, which is listed first. The other nine companies follow in alphabetical order. This is a curated comparison, not an independent ranking.
Company comparison at a glance
Here is the completed table for your Top 10 TMT Bars in India 2026 blog, with manufacturing processes, grades and regional presence.
| Company | TMT brand | Ownership | How the bars are made | Grades offered | Strongest regions |
| Amba Shakti Group | Amba Shakti SD, Flexion, Flexion CRS | Private group | Integrated: sponge iron, billets and rolling | Fe 550, Fe 550D, Fe 550 CRS | North and Central India |
| Jindal Steel & Power | Panther | Listed company | Integrated steelmaking and TMT rolling at Angul, Odisha, and Patratu, Jharkhand; HYQST/QST technology | Fe 500D, Fe 550D, Fe 600; CRS and EQR variants | Pan-India |
| JSW Steel | Neosteel | Listed company | Primary steel production and advanced HYQST TMT rolling technology | Fe 500, Fe 500D, Fe 550D, Fe 600, CRS | Pan-India |
| Kamdhenu | Kamdhenu NXT | Listed company | Franchise-based manufacturing network; billet processing, thermo-mechanical treatment, rolling and testing | Fe 500, Fe 500D, Fe 550, Fe 550D | North India and pan-India |
| Rathi Steel | Rathi TMT | Private / group-owned | Secondary steel manufacturing and rolling; exact plant-specific process should be confirmed | Fe 415, Fe 500, Fe 500D and other grades depending on product | North India, particularly Delhi NCR and Uttar Pradesh |
| RINL | Vizag Steel | Government of India | Integrated steel plant at Visakhapatnam; steelmaking, billet production and rolling | Fe 500, Fe 500D and other grades subject to product availability | South and East India; pan-India supply |
| SAIL | SAIL TMT / SeQR | Government of India | Integrated steel production and TMT rolling across its steel plants | Fe 500D and other grades depending on plant and product specifications | Pan-India; public infrastructure projects |
| Shyam Steel | Shyam TMT | Private | Steelmaking / billet sourcing and thermo-mechanical rolling; plant-specific production arrangements | Fe 500D, Fe 550D | Eastern India, Northeast and pan-India distribution |
| SRMB Srijan | SRMB TMT | Private | Steel billet processing and TMT rolling using quenching and tempering technology; WinGrip technology | Fe 415, Fe 415D, Fe 500, Fe 500D, Fe 500S, Fe 550, Fe 550D, Fe 600 and higher grades | Eastern India and Northeast; pan-India distribution |
| Tata Steel | Tiscon | Tata Group (listed) | Integrated steelmaking and TMT rolling using controlled thermo-mechanical processing | Fe 500D, Fe 550D and other grades depending on product range | Pan-India |
Sources for verification
- Jindal Panther manufacturing facilities, grades and technology: Jindal Steel official
- JSW Neosteel manufacturing and grades: JSW Neosteel official and JSW TMT Bars
- Kamdhenu NXT manufacturing process and grades: Kamdhenu NXT official and Kamdhenu TMT Bars
- SAIL TMT product: SAIL official
- Shyam Steel grades and availability: Shyam Steel official
- SRMB grades and product range: SRMB official
- Regional manufacturer overview, including Rathi and Amba Shakti: Steel Industry India manufacturer directory
What is the difference between a TMT bar company and a TMT brand?
A TMT bar company is the manufacturer that makes or buys the steel and rolls the bars. A brand is the name stamped on the bar. Some companies make their bars at their own integrated plants. Others sell under one brand name through licensed or re-rolling plants. This matters because quality is certified plant by plant, so ask which plant made your batch and check that plant’s BIS licence and test certificate.
How the companies were compared
This comparison uses only publicly checkable information. It does not give scores.
| What was checked | Why it matters |
| BIS certification (IS 1786) | Confirms the bars meet Indian strength, ductility and chemistry limits |
| Grades offered | Fe 500D and Fe 550D are the usual choices for ductile, earthquake-resistant design |
| Production route | Integrated plants control quality from raw material to billet; re-rolling mills rely on bought-in billets |
| Corrosion-resistant (CRS) range | Needed for coastal and very humid sites |
| Dealer network | Genuine stock must be available near your project |
The 10 companies
1. Amba Shakti (Amba Shakti Group)
Amba Shakti Group began in the steel industry in 1974 and launched the Amba Shakti brand in 1990. Its integrated plants take iron ore through sponge iron and billets to finished bars, at Kala Amb (Himachal Pradesh), Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) and Sikandrabad (Uttar Pradesh). The Kala Amb plant has used Direct Hot Charging since 2010. The range is Fe 550, Fe 550D and Fe 550 CRS in sizes from 8 mm to 32 mm, made to IS 1786.
Best suited for: homes and commercial buildings in North and Central India, seismic zones (Fe 550D) and coastal sites (Fe 550 CRS).
2. Jindal Steel & Power (Panther)
Panther is the TMT brand of Jindal Steel & Power. It is widely used in housing and commercial projects.
Best suited for: residential and commercial work where a national brand with broad dealer coverage is wanted.
3. JSW Steel (Neosteel)
Neosteel is the rebar brand of JSW Steel and is common in multi-storey and infrastructure projects.
Best suited for: urban and high-rise construction.
4. Kamdhenu
Kamdhenu sells TMT bars through a large network of licensed manufacturers, which gives it wide availability. Because several plants make bars under the brand, ask for the specific plant’s BIS licence and the test certificate for your batch.
Best suited for: general residential construction.
5. Rathi Steel
Rathi Steel is an established Indian steel manufacturer with a presence in North India.
Best suited for: North India, particularly Uttar Pradesh, Delhi NCR, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan, for residential, commercial and infrastructure construction.
6. RINL (Vizag Steel)
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited makes Vizag TMT bars at its government-owned integrated plant in Visakhapatnam.
Best suited for: South and East India and public-sector projects.
7. SAIL
Steel Authority of India Limited is a government-owned integrated steel producer, and its TMT bars are sold through authorised dealers.
Best suited for: public projects and buyers who prefer a public-sector brand.
8. Shyam Steel
Shyam Steel is based in Kolkata and is strongest in eastern India.
Best suited for: eastern India and heavily loaded RCC structures.
9. SRMB Srijan
SRMB Srijan is another Kolkata-based producer with a strong presence in Bengal and the Northeast.
Best suited for: residential and commercial projects in eastern India.
10. Tata Steel (Tiscon)
Tiscon is the rebar brand of Tata Steel and one of the best-known names in India. [Add grades, including the 550 SD range, and CRS products.] It is often priced at a premium, so compare current quotes.
Best suited for: premium residential and large commercial projects.
TMT bar price in India (2026)
Prices change often. As of 2 November 2026, indicative ex-works prices for Fe 550 and Fe 550D are approximately ₹68,000–₹72,000 per tonne before GST, while Fe 550 CRS is approximately ₹70,000–₹74,000 per tonne before GST. This is equivalent to ₹68–₹72 per kilogram for Fe 550 and Fe 550D and ₹70–₹74 per kilogram for Fe 550 CRS.
| Amba Shakti grade | Sizes | Indicative price per tonne (before GST) | Updated on |
| Fe 550 | 8–32 mm | ₹68,000–₹72,000 | 2 November 2026 |
| Fe 550D | 8–32 mm | ₹68,000–₹72,000 | 2 November 2026 |
| Fe 550 CRS | 8–32 mm | ₹70,000–₹74,000 | 2 November 2026 |
Note: Prices are indicative and exclusive of GST. Actual prices may vary depending on TMT bar size, grade, order quantity, delivery location and prevailing market conditions. Contact an authorized Ambashakti distributor for the latest prices.
See the live TMT bar price page and city rates for Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
What moves the price:
- Grade and size: D grades and CRS bars cost more, and size mix affects the rate.
- Raw-material and power costs: these shift with the market.
- GST: TMT bars attract 18% GST, so check whether a quote includes it.
- Freight and location: ex-works and delivered prices differ.
- Order size and payment terms: bulk orders are priced differently.
Compare quotes only for the same grade, size mix and delivery terms.
Which company for which project?
- Low-rise house: Fe 500D from any BIS-certified company with local stock, as your drawing specifies.
- Multi-storey or heavy RCC: Fe 550D.
- Seismic Zone IV or V: D-grade bars (Delhi-NCR is in Zone IV; Guwahati and much of the Northeast are in Zone V).
- Coastal or very humid sites: CRS bars with a test report.
- Public or government projects: check the tender’s approved-manufacturer list.
Do not change the grade or diameter on site without your structural engineer’s approval.
How to verify any company’s TMT bars before you buy
- Ask for the BIS licence number and look it up on the BIS website or app.
- Check that the brand name and grade are embossed on the bar at regular intervals.
- Ask for the test certificate and match the batch or heat number to the bundle tag.
- Weigh a one-metre cut and compare it with the standard weight per metre (diameter squared divided by 162).
- For large orders, test samples at an accredited laboratory.
See our guide to identifying original TMT bars and the weight chart.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top TMT bar companies in India in 2026?
Widely available companies include Amba Shakti, Tata Steel (Tiscon), JSW Steel (Neosteel), SAIL, Jindal Steel & Power (Panther), Kamdhenu, Shyam Steel, SRMB Srijan, RINL (Vizag Steel) and Rathi Steel. The right choice depends on grade, region, certification and local supply.
What is the difference between a TMT bar company and a brand?
The company is the manufacturer; the brand is the name on the bar. Some brands are made at several plants, so check the BIS licence and test certificate for the plant that made your batch.
Which TMT bar companies run integrated steel plants?
Amba Shakti, SAIL and RINL run integrated plants, and several large steelmakers do too. [Confirm the production route for each company before publishing.]
Are integrated-plant bars better than re-rolled bars?
Integrated producers control the steel from raw material to billet, which reduces variation between batches. Certification and batch test results matter more than the route alone, so always check them.
What is the TMT bar price per kg today?
As of [date], the indicative Amba Shakti price is ₹[x]–₹[y] per kg before GST depending on grade and city. See the live price page for the latest rate.
Which grade is best for a house: Fe 500D or Fe 550D?
Fe 500D is common for low-rise homes and Fe 550D for taller or more heavily loaded buildings. Your structural engineer’s design decides.
How do I check that a TMT bar company is BIS-certified?
Ask for the BIS licence number and verify it on the BIS website or app. The bar should also carry the manufacturer’s mark and grade.
Which company is best for coastal construction?
Choose corrosion-resistant (CRS) bars from a BIS-certified company and ask for the CRS test report. Amba Shakti offers Fe 550 CRS; other companies have CRS ranges too.
Are government-owned companies’ bars always better?
No. Ownership does not guarantee quality. Compare certification, grade, test certificates and local availability.
Can I order directly from Amba Shakti for bulk or project needs?
Yes. Send a bulk or project enquiry through the contact page or find an authorised dealer on the dealer page.
Conclusion
The best TMT bar company for your project is the one whose bars match your drawing’s grade, your seismic zone and climate, and are available from a genuine dealer with a BIS mark and a batch test certificate. Compare companies on those facts. To discuss Amba Shakti bars for your project, contact our team.
Related guides
