Rungta Steel has announced the commencement of Ductile Iron (DI) Pipe production at its Chaliyama Steel Plant in Chaibasa, Jharkhand. This initiative marks the company’s entry into a new segment within the infrastructure sector, complementing its existing product offerings such as TMT bars, wire rods, and fly ash bricks. DI Pipes are manufactured using molten […]
NMDC Steel Limited (NSL) has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for manufacturing hot-rolled steel strip, sheet, and plates for welded steel pipes used in pipeline transportation systems. The certification complies with the Indian Standard IS 18384:2023, which specifies general requirements for steel products utilized in the petroleum and natural gas industries. […]
The Ministry of Steel has launched the revised Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, referred to as “PLI Scheme 1.1,” on January 6, 2025, in New Delhi. The application window for the scheme is now open. The initiative, aimed at enhancing domestic manufacturing in the steel sector, follows the earlier PLI scheme introduced in November 2020. According […]
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India has initiated the production of its patented Zinc-Aluminium-Magnesium-coated steel product, Optigal, in India as part of its broader expansion efforts. This development comes amid a ₹60,000 crore investment in the first phase of expansion at the company’s Hazira facility. The product, which was previously available only in global markets, debuted […]
The Ministry of Steel has introduced a Taxonomy of Green Steel, aiming to standardize the definition and assessment of low-emission steel in India. The taxonomy was launched during an event at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, on December 12, 2024, with officials from various ministries, industry representatives, and international delegates in attendance. The taxonomy defines green […]
LGSF Engineering Solutions has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility for Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF) in Bengaluru. This facility is designed to cater to the growing demand for LGSF solutions, particularly in South India. According to the company, the unit aims to produce precision-engineered steel framing components intended to reduce construction timelines and improve material […]
John Cockerill India Limited (JCIL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) to explore joint initiatives aimed at advancing solutions for the steel industry in India. The agreement was formalized during a signing ceremony held in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The collaboration seeks to leverage technological expertise to address […]
Vardhman Special Steels Limited (VSSL) will invest ₹1,750 crore in a greenfield special alloy steel manufacturing plant in Punjab. The facility, which will use an electric arc furnace for production, is designed for an annual output of 5 lakh tonnes of special alloy steel. The project, developed in partnership with Japan’s Aichi Steel Corporation, aims […]
Vesuvius has inaugurated alumina-silica and basic monolithic refractory manufacturing facilities in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, adding 250,000 tonnes of annual production capacity. These plants will serve the iron and steel industries, producing materials essential for manufacturing processes. The development follows the commissioning of Vesuvius’s Mould Flux plant earlier this year and is part of the company’s […]
JSW Steel and POSCO have announced a joint investment of $7.73 billion to establish a steel plant in Odisha, India. This venture aims to address the country’s growing demand for steel by constructing an integrated facility with an initial production capacity of 5 million tonnes per year (MTPA). The project, backed by Odisha’s iron ore […]