Pre-Coated Steel: Powering India’s smart cities and urban transformation
By Staff Report | March 18, 2025 6:37 pm SHARE

As India continues its Vision 2047 path towards urban transformation and smart cities, Colorshine is at the forefront of innovation, leading the future of sustainable and high-performance coated steel products.
What role does Colorshine play in India’s Vision 2047 for smart cities and urban transformation?
Colorshine is committed to supporting India’s Vision 2047 by spearheading sustainable, high-performance steel solutions advancements. As part of our Vision 2030, we aim to achieve 1 million metric tonnes of coated steel production, with expansion plans including a new manufacturing facility in Nagpur by 2027 and another in Eastern India by 2029.
Our state-of-the-art plants, cutting-edge coating technologies, and sustainability-driven innovations make us a key enabler in India’s urban transformation. By providing lightweight, high-strength, and energy-efficient steel solutions, we are shaping the future of metro networks, high-rise buildings, industrial hubs, and green energy projects. As India accelerates toward smarter, more resilient cities, we remain at the forefront, delivering next-generation steel solutions that will define the urban landscape for decades.
How does rapid urbanisation drive demand for pre-coated steel in high-rise and smart infrastructure?
The demand for pre-coated steel in smart infrastructure projects is soaring, and we are at the forefront of this transformation. With India’s rapid urban growth, developers and architects seek lightweight, high-strength, and aesthetically versatile materials. Our premium coated steel coils meet these demands by offering superior corrosion resistance, energy efficiency, and design flexibility. Whether for modern high-rise facades, metro stations, or smart city projects, our coated steel solutions provide structural integrity and long-term performance, making them the preferred choice for futuristic urban infrastructure.
How does Colorshine ensure the quality and consistency of its coated steel products?
Our CRM complex is equipped with X-ray gauge controls at the rolling and metal coating lines, enabling real-time monitoring of coating thickness and gauge consistency. Additionally, our advanced salt spray chamber with a Cyclic Corrosion Testing (CCT) facility allows us to provide precise recommendations to customers on Al-Zn coatings (e.g., AZ150, AZ180, AZ200) based on specific environmental conditions. This ensures that our coated steel products deliver optimal performance, longevity, and resistance to corrosion in varied applications.
What quality assurance tests are conducted on Colorshine’s coated steel before dispatch?
Quality assurance is critical, and our in-house laboratory has extensive testing capabilities to assure optimal product performance. Our material undergoes rigorous evaluations such as spectrometer analysis that verifies the chemical and mechanical properties of incoming raw material; tensile strength testing, which assesses durability under load; bend testing to ensure flexibility without cracking; impact resistance testing to evaluate structural integrity under high-stress conditions; and salt spray and UV exposure testing, which simulate harsh environmental conditions to test corrosion and weather resistance.
These stringent tests ensure that our products meet global standards and are reliable in construction, infrastructure, and industrial applications.
How has Colorshine adapted to India’s growing demand for smart infrastructure materials?
As India develops smart and sustainable infrastructure, we drive innovation in coated steel technology. Our innovative coil coating methods and precision-controlled manufacturing ensure that our materials work perfectly with solar section roofing, high-strength modular structures, light-gauge steel structures, and energy-efficient building facades. In addition, we provide customised coatings with anti-microbial, heat-reflective, and abrasion-resistant qualities to meet the evolving needs of next-generation smart cities. We continue to create standards in steel manufacturing for smart infrastructure applications, focusing heavily on quality control and automation.
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