NMDC Steel Limited operates with a capacity of 3.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR (India CSR): NMDC Steel Limited (NSL), India’s youngest and technologically advanced integrated steel plant, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first company in the country to receive the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) license for “Hot Rolled Steel Strip, Sheet, and Plates for Welded Steel Pipe for Pipeline Transportation Systems – General Requirements (IS 18384:2023).”
BIS Honors NMDC Steel on World Standards Day
The certification was conferred by the Bureau of Indian Standards during the World Standards Day 2025 celebration organized by BIS Raipur at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in Raipur. The BIS license was presented to Amrit Narayan, Chief General Manager (Steel), NMDC Steel, by Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Vishnu Deo Sai, in the presence of Minister of Food & Civil Supplies Dayal Das Baghel and S.K. Gupta, Director & Head, BIS Raipur.
Setting a Benchmark for Quality and Innovation
This certification represents a major recognition of NMDC Steel’s commitment to quality excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. It reinforces the company’s vision to deliver world-class steel products that meet stringent standards of safety, reliability, and performance for pipeline transportation in the petroleum and natural gas sectors.
The IS 18384:2023 certification establishes a new benchmark for Indian steel products designed for the pipeline transportation industry. It reflects NMDC Steel’s focus on technological advancement, superior product quality, and eco-efficient manufacturing processes, aligned with the Government of India’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat missions.
Commitment to Strengthening Industrial Standards
Commenting on the achievement, Amitava Mukherjee, CMD, NMDC Steel, said the recognition underscores the company’s relentless pursuit of quality and technological excellence. “We are proud to be the first in India to receive this BIS license. It stands as a testament to our dedication to world-class standards and our contribution to strengthening India’s industrial infrastructure,” he said.
Advancing India’s Steel Self-Reliance
NMDC Steel Limited operates with a capacity of 3.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and continues to play a vital role in advancing India’s steel self-sufficiency. With this milestone, the company has positioned itself as a frontrunner in producing certified steel for the energy and infrastructure sectors, further reinforcing India’s journey toward industrial excellence and sustainable development.
(India CSR)
