“Our entry into contract manufacturing is a strategic step towards building a more efficient and integrated supply chain for the infrastructure sector. By moving beyond raw material supply to value-added manufacturing, we are enabling our partners to build faster and more cost-effectively.” Vedant Goel, CEO, Enlight Metals
Enlight Metals, a leading player in the mild steel ecosystem, announced its strategic entry into contract manufacturing to value-added production. As part of this expansion, the company is launching with an initial production capacity of 25,000 tonnes per annum (TPA), strategically distributed across Faridabad, Raipur, and Pune, key industrial hubs identified through advanced supply chain analytics.
This move is aimed at addressing long-standing inefficiencies in the fragmented supply chain of the steel and infrastructure sectors. By integrating contract manufacturing into its operations, Enlight Metals aims to deliver end-to-end solutions from sourcing raw mild steel to supplying finished structural components, enabling faster project execution, reduced logistical delays, and improved cost efficiencies for its B2B partners.
The selected locations play a critical role in strengthening the company’s operational backbone. Raipur offers proximity to raw material sources, ensuring supply stability and reduced inbound logistics costs, while Pune provides access to the rapidly growing western industrial corridor. Faridabad, located in the NCR, serves as a key manufacturing and distribution base for North India’s infrastructure demand.
At the core of this strategy is a scalable, asset-light model that leverages contract manufacturing to optimize production without heavy capital investment. By utilizing a network of vetted fabrication partners while maintaining control over raw material sourcing and quality assurance, Enlight Metals aims to enhance operational agility, improve capacity utilization, and respond dynamically to market demand.
The company’s product portfolio will continue to focus on the mild steel ecosystem, with initial offerings including slotted angles, solar structures, and cable trays (with plans for in-house manufacturing). Going forward, Enlight Metals plans to expand into pre-engineered building (PEB) components and heavy fabrications catering to high-growth sectors such as commercial real estate, warehousing, and logistics infrastructure.
Commenting on the development, Vedant Goel, CEO, Enlight Metals, said: “Our entry into contract manufacturing is a strategic step towards building a more efficient and integrated supply chain for the infrastructure sector. By moving beyond raw material supply to value-added manufacturing, we are enabling our partners to build faster and more cost-effectively. This model not only strengthens our operational efficiency but also allows us to capture higher value while remaining asset-light and scalable. As we expand, our focus will remain on driving profitability, innovation, and long-term value creation.”
Aligned with India’s infrastructure growth and emerging megatrends such as renewable energy and digital infrastructure, the company is positioning itself to cater to rising demand for precision-engineered mild steel components. By combining its strong sourcing capabilities with localized manufacturing, Enlight Metals aims to build a decentralized production network that minimizes logistics costs and ensures timely delivery near project sites.
Looking ahead, the company plans to further strengthen its manufacturing ecosystem by integrating advanced technologies such as predictive analytics and AI-driven demand forecasting to optimize inventory, reduce material wastage, and enable just-in-time delivery.
