A novel high strength steel has been thermo-mechanically controlled processed (TMCP) with 750 8C finish rolling temperature followed by air cooling. Subsequently, the air-cooled steel is partially and fully austenitised separately prior to isothermal bainitic treatment (IBT) followed by air cooling. TMCP steel reveals a congregation of ferrite-bainitemartensite microstructure resulting in an effective combination of strength and ductility. After IBT, multiphase microstructures comprising ferrite, carbide-free lath microstructure (martensite and bainite), and retained austenite up to 12% are obtained which may be due to combined addition of Si and Al. The attractive combination of yield strength (575-699 MPa), tensile strength (1252-1262 MPa), and total elongation (14-16%), as well as continuous yielding behavior, are suitable for structural and automotive applications.