Japan’s JFE Steel to acquire Indian maker of transformer steel

Japan's JFE Steel to acquire Indian maker of transformer steel Japan's JFE Steel to acquire Indian maker of transformer steel

TOKYO– JFE Steel will acquire an Indian manufacturer of high-performance steel used in transformers jointly with local company JSW Steel for about $480 million by the end of next year.

The Japanese steelmaker announced the deal Friday. The buyers hope to tap demand from infrastructure improvements.