NMDC Limited becomes first Indian miner to produce 50 million tonnes of iron ore in a year

March 14, 2026 9:34 AM

NMDC Limited becomes first Indian miner to produce 50 million tonnes of iron ore in a year

NMDC Limited has become the first mining company in India to produce 50 million tonnes (MT) of iron ore in a single financial year, reaching the landmark days before the close of FY 2025–26. The state-run miner, a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Steel, described the achievement as a key step in strengthening India’s raw material base for its expanding steel sector. Established in 1958 to develop India’s iron ore resources, NMDC produced around 10 MT in 1978. Over the decades, the comp...

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy Inaugurates NMDC and MECON International Offices in Dubai

July 1, 2025 10:19 AM

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy Inaugurates NMDC and MECON International Offices in Dubai

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, led a high-level delegation to Dubai where he formally inaugurated the international offices of two major Indian public sector enterprises, NMDC Limited and MECON Limited, on June 30, 2025, marking a significant milestone in India's expanding global industrial presence in the Middle East. The inauguration ceremony was attended by distinguished dignitaries including Ambassador of India to the UAE Sunjay Sudhir, Consul General...

NMDC invites applications for tribal education schemes in Chhattisgarh

June 26, 2025 12:39 PM

NMDC invites applications for tribal education schemes in Chhattisgarh

NMDC Limited, India’s largest iron ore producer, has invited applications for two fully sponsored educational initiatives aimed at empowering tribal youth in Chhattisgarh. These initiatives — the Balika Shiksha Yojana and the newly introduced Medical Technology Program — are part of the company’s ongoing commitment to inclusive growth and social development under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework.   The Balika Shiksha Yojana is designed specifically for tribal girls ...