New Delhi: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna public sector enterprise, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), a Navratna CPSE, to improve diesel locomotive leasing and maintenance across its plants and mines. The partnership aims to enhance operational efficiency,…
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SAIL Launches सेल-e-BRATION National Creative Challenge
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Steel, in collaboration with MyGov, launched “सेल-e-BRATION: Steel Built India, SAIL Built Trust” on 30th January 2026. The nationwide contest invites citizens to demonstrate their creative storytelling skills through reels, cinematic stories, and digital advertisements. Objectives of…
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Steel Ministry to Hold Open House on Steel Import Issues Feb 2
The Ministry of Steel has announced that it will hold an open house meeting on February 2, 2026, to discuss issues related to the import of steel, including concerns linked to the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS), SARAL SIMS, and Quality Control Order (QCO) exemptions. The initiative is aimed at…
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Bharat Steel 2026: India Leads Global Push for Green Steel
As India prepares to host Bharat Steel 2026 in New Delhi, the country is positioning itself at the centre of a global conversation on the future of steelmaking. The two-day summit will bring together policymakers, technology innovators, investors and industry leaders from across the world to address the most pressing…
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Steel Prices Rise Again After Import Curbs Boost Demand
Mumbai: Indian steel prices have increased for the second time in January as domestic producers capitalised on import restrictions, reviving construction demand and tight market inventories. Domestic steelmakers have raised prices twice within a span of two weeks in January, following the Centre’s decision to impose a safeguard duty on…
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Ministry of Steel Launches Bharat Steel Awards 2026
The Ministry of Steel, Government of India, has introduced the prestigious Bharat Steel Awards 2026 to recognize outstanding performance and significant contributions in the steel sector. The awards aim to celebrate innovation, sustainability, efficiency, and excellence across the industry, encouraging companies, teams, and individuals to achieve new benchmarks. Award Categories…
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CCI Clears Nippon Steel’s Full Acquisition of Krosaki
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Nippon Steel Corporation’s acquisition of Krosaki Harima Corporation, clearing the way for the Japanese steel major to assume full ownership of the refractory products manufacturer. The approval marks a key regulatory milestone in a transaction that consolidates Nippon Steel’s control over its…
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MOIL Records Best-Ever Q3 and Nine-Month Production in FY26
State-owned manganese ore producer MOIL Limited has delivered its strongest production performance ever during the third quarter and the first nine months of the financial year 2025–26, marking a significant operational milestone for the company. The achievement reflects sustained improvements in mine planning, mechanisation, and workforce productivity across its operating…
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SAIL Achieves Record December Sales, Sustains FY26 Growth
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), the Maharatna public sector steel producer, achieved a historic milestone by recording its highest-ever December sales volume of 2.1 Million Tonnes (MT) in 2025. This represents a remarkable 37% increase compared to 1.5 MT in December 2024, highlighting the company’s strong focus on customer…
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Kumaraswamy Inaugurates Caster #4 at SAIL Rourkela Plant
Rourkela, Odisha: Union Minister of Steel & Heavy Industries H D Kumaraswamy visited SAIL’s Rourkela Steel Plant on 18 November 2025 and formally inaugurated the new, state-of-the-art Caster #4 at Steel Melting Shop-2. The two-day visit — attended by Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram and senior SAIL…