Ministry of Steel

January 9, 2025 4:09 PM

SAIL provides 45,000 tonnes of steel for key infrastructure at Mahakumbh Mela 2025

According to the Ministry of Steel, the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna and the largest steel-making public sector company in the country, has provided approximately 45,000 tonnes of steel for the upcoming Mahakumbh Mela 2025, to be held in Prayagraj. The steel supply consists of chequered plates, hot strip mill plates, mild steel plates, angles, and joists. SAIL had previously contributed steel during the Mahakumbh Mela in 2013, further demonstrating the company’s long-s...

India’s steel exports record double-digit growth in October

India's steel exports recorded a double-digit growth of 11 percent in October compared to the previous month, indicating an improved outlook for the sector, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Steel. The country's steel exports rose to 4.4 million tonnes in October, up from 4 lakh tonnes in September. Meanwhile, imports declined, which will help domestic steel companies fetch better prices for their products in the third quarter, a senior official said. Imports slowed for the first t...