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Stainless Academy To Train 5 Lakh MSMEs By 2030

Initiative to boost skills and strengthen stainless steel sector.

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November 25, 2025

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Stainless Academy, aligned with national programmes such as Make in India and Skill India, has announced plans to reach more than 5 lakh Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. The initiative aims to equip students, young professionals and MSMEs, including fabricators, with category awareness and future-ready skills to strengthen the value chain and drive sustainable industrial growth.

Since its launch, Stainless Academy has trained over 60,000 MSME fabricators, educated around 9,000 students across engineering and polytechnic colleges through specialised programmes, and conducted multiple industry sessions to support sectoral development. The academy is associated with Jindal Stainless, India’s largest stainless steel producer.

“In our pursuit of an Atmanirbhar Bharat, building human capital is paramount. The Stainless Academy is our commitment to shaping that future by fostering knowledge, skill and excellence across the value chain. Our goal is not only to prepare a competent workforce but to build an ecosystem that drives India’s industrial growth on the global stage,” said Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director of Jindal Stainless.

The academy collaborates with leading academic institutions such as IITs, NITs and polytechnic colleges to offer specialised courses, ensuring a future-ready talent pipeline and a smoother student transition into the workforce. A recent example is the company’s MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara, for advanced research, teaching and training in stainless steel applications, under which classes began earlier this month.

The programme intends to train over 5 lakh MSMEs by 2030, expanding across major stainless steel clusters in Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka and West Bengal. By engaging both urban and rural communities, it ensures equitable access to modern skill development. Through its flagship Fabricator Training Programmes, the academy offers grassroots training in fabrication techniques, design and quality standards. Additional downstream industry programmes help enhance workforce capabilities through workshops and classroom-based learning.

“The Stainless Academy aims to nurture a culture of continuous learning and upskilling that keeps pace with new technologies, processes and possibilities. It is not just about training today’s workforce but preparing tomorrow’s,” said Vijay Sharma, Director, Corporate Affairs at Jindal Stainless.

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SAIL Posts Highest-Ever December Sales, FY26 Growth Strong

December volumes jump 37 per cent, momentum continues through April–December.

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January 6, 2026

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Steel Authority of India (SAIL), a Maharatna central public sector enterprise and one of India’s largest steel producers, has recorded its highest-ever sales for the month of December, reflecting strong demand and improved operational performance.

According to provisional data, SAIL clocked sales of 2.1 million tonnes (MT) in December 2025, registering a robust growth of around 37 per cent compared with 1.5 MT sold in December 2024. This marks the company’s best performance for the month of December to date, with strong growth reported across product categories and sales channels, alongside a significant reduction in inventory levels.

The strong monthly performance was driven by a sharp focus on timely customer deliveries and enhanced market engagement. SAIL has also stepped up its branding and outreach initiatives in recent months, contributing to improved visibility and stronger customer connect in both retail and institutional segments.

The December showing helped SAIL sustain its growth momentum during the current financial year. Cumulative sales for the April–December 2025 period stood at 14.7 MT (provisional), reflecting a growth of about 17 per cent compared with 12.6 MT recorded during the corresponding period of the previous year.

In addition to solid performance in the domestic market, SAIL’s export volumes have also witnessed a significant increase, highlighting the company’s expanding global footprint and competitiveness in international markets. The improved export performance comes amid volatile global steel market conditions, underscoring SAIL’s ability to adapt and capitalise on emerging opportunities.

The sustained improvement in sales volumes reflects SAIL’s strengthened market presence, customer-centric approach and operational efficiencies. The record-breaking achievements across domestic and overseas markets reinforce the company’s position among India’s leading steel producers and are expected to further enhance its standing among major global steel players in the coming years.

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Ministry of Steel Invites Media Partners for Bharat Steel 2026

Global steel conference to be held in New Delhi in April 2026.

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January 6, 2026

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The Ministry of Steel, Government of India, has invited media organisations to partner with Bharat Steel 2026, an international conference-cum-exhibition scheduled to be held on April 16–17, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Envisioned as a premier global platform, the event will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, technology providers and international stakeholders to discuss the future of the steel sector in India and worldwide.

Bharat Steel 2026 aims to showcase India’s steel vision, policy roadmap and investment opportunities, while fostering structured engagement between the Government of India and the global steel ecosystem. The conference is expected to see high-level participation from senior government leadership, key central ministries, state governments, chief executives of leading Indian and international steel and mining companies, global technology players, financial institutions, trade bodies and international delegations.

The two-day event is likely to feature key policy deliberations, industry announcements, business collaborations and knowledge-sharing sessions, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and long-term growth of the steel industry. Given its scale and international participation, Bharat Steel 2026 is expected to attract significant national and global attention.

In this context, the Ministry of Steel proposes to collaborate with leading media organisations to ensure wide-ranging and impactful coverage of the conference. Media partners are being invited across categories, including digital media, print media (magazines and newspapers), and electronic and television platforms.

The tentative scope of collaboration includes digital promotions through dedicated web banners and social media posts, publication of advertisements and editorial content in print, and broadcast of promotional material, interviews, panel discussions and event highlights on electronic and television channels. Coverage is envisaged across pre-event, event and post-event phases to ensure sustained visibility.

Partnering media organisations will gain enhanced visibility, access to senior government and industry leaders, exclusive content opportunities, press briefings and on-ground coverage during the event, enabling close engagement with one of the most significant government-led platforms in the steel sector.

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India Imposes Three-Year Tariff on Select Steel Imports

New duties aim to curb surge of low-priced steel from China

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December 31, 2025

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India has recently imposed import tariffs for a three-year period on select steel products, targeting a sharp rise in low-priced shipments from China that regulators say are hurting domestic producers.

The tariff has been set at 12 per cent in the first year, easing to 11.5 per cent in the second year and further tapering to 11 per cent in the third year. The measure follows concerns flagged by trade authorities over increasing imports at prices below prevailing domestic levels.

As the world’s second-largest crude steel producer, India has been grappling with sustained inflows of cheaper steel, particularly from China, raising anti-dumping concerns and putting pressure on local steelmakers’ margins and capacity utilisation.

The move is expected to provide near-term relief to domestic producers while allowing a gradual adjustment as duties are phased down over the three-year period.