JSW Holdings (formerly known as Jindal South West Holdings) is a core investment company (CIC) that forms the investment arm of the JSW Group. As the company is not accessing public funds, it is not required to be registered under Section 45IA of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), 1934 and is termed as ‘Unregistered CIC’ in terms of the Core Investments Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016. The company continues to carry on the business permitted to Unregistered CIC in terms of the said Directions and as a pre-requisite continues to hold at least 90% of its investments, loans, advances, etc. in Group Companies with significant investment in equity shares of JSW Steel. The company invests in shares of Group Companies Granting Loans and Providing Security by way of pledge on shares to the Group Companies.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 21 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, approval was accorded to change the name of the Company from “Jindal South West Holdings Limited” to “JSW Holdings Limited” with effect from July 12, 2013.

JSW Group, which was born from a visionary dream, is a global force driving industry transformation. The group empowers communities and shape India’s future with trust, excellence, and a relentless focus on sustainable growth, making a lasting impact across every sector it touches. The group businesses are Steel, Energy, Infrastructure, Cement, Paints, Ventures, Realty, Defence, JSW Dulux, JSW MG Motor India, Industrial Parks, JSW One, and JSW Greentech.

Business area of the company

The company is primarily engaged in the business of investing and financing. In terms of “Master Direction - Core Investment Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2025”, the company is eligible to carry on business permitted to CIC without seeking registration from Reserve Bank of India.