Ministry of Steel
India Plans First 100% Hydrogen-Powered DRI Pilot Plant
India plans its first 100% hydrogen-powered DRI pilot plant under a ₹207 crore project led by CSIR-IMMT, with a 20-tonne-per-day capacity and completion...
Ministry of Steel Launches Special Campaign 6.0 with Focus on E-Waste and Pending Cases
The Ministry of Steel will conduct Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2 to 31, 2026, focusing on e-waste management, workplace cleanliness, mechanised cleaning...
Steel Prices May Rise ₹1,500–2,000 Per Tonne in September on Stronger Demand
Domestic steel prices could rise ₹1,500–2,000 per tonne in September to around ₹72,500, driven by stronger post-monsoon demand, tighter supply and higher input...
India’s Steel Production Rises in April-July 2026 as Domestic Demand Stays Firm
India’s steel production rose in April-July 2026, with crude steel output reaching 56.2 MT and finished steel production increasing 4.7% year-on-year to 54.7...
AM/NS India launches STRUCTROMAX and WELDSTAR heavy steel plate brands
AM/NS India has launched STRUCTROMAX and WELDSTAR, two heavy steel plate brands developed at its Hazira facility for infrastructure, construction, transportation and heavy...
India’s Steel Consumption Rises 6.5% to 14.4 Million Tonnes in July 2026
India’s steel consumption rose 6.5% year-on-year to 14.4 million tonnes in July 2026, while production remained steady amid strong domestic demand.
SAIL approves ₹31,000 crore expansion of Bhilai Steel Plant to boost capacity to 10.2 MTPA
SAIL has approved a ₹31,000 crore expansion of its Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh, increasing capacity from 6.8 MTPA to 10.2 MTPA. The...
Government’s Specialty Steel PLI Scheme Attracts ₹23,896 Crore Investment, Creates Over 14,000 Jobs
India's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Specialty Steel has attracted ₹23,896 crore in investments and generated 14,138 jobs as of March 2026,...
Centre Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen SAIL as India Targets Steel Growth
Union Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has reaffirmed the Centre's commitment to strengthening SAIL through technology, specialty steel, sustainability and capacity expansion to support...
JSW Steel Crude Steel Production Rises 3% to 6.59 Million Tonnes in Q1 FY27
JSW Steel recorded a 3% year-on-year growth in consolidated crude steel production to 6.59 million tonnes during the April-June quarter of FY27, driven...
