In a major milestone for India’s steel industry, state-owned NMDC Steel Limited (NSL) has become the first Indian company to receive the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) license (IS 18384:2023) for hot rolled steel strip, sheet, and plates used in pipeline transportation systems for the petroleum and natural gas sectors.
The certification was presented during the World Standards Day 2025 celebration held in Raipur on October 16, where Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai handed over the license to Amrit Narayan, Chief General Manager (Steel), NMDC.
Operating under the Ministry of Steel, NMDC Steel runs a 3 million tonne per annum (MTPA) integrated steel plant in Nagarnar, Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. The recognition marks a significant achievement for NSL, underscoring its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable manufacturing.
“We are proud to be the first in India to receive this BIS license. It is a testament to our dedication to excellence and our contribution towards strengthening India’s industrial standards and infrastructure,” said Amitava Mukherjee, CMD, NMDC Steel Limited.
The IS 18384:2023 certification validates the company’s adherence to the highest global benchmarks in steel production for pipeline systems, reinforcing its role in supporting India’s energy and infrastructure sectors.
Since commencing commercial production on August 31, 2023, NMDC Steel has rapidly positioned itself as a key player in the domestic steel industry. In FY25, the company reported Rs 8,503.05 crore in revenue, marking a 179% year-on-year growth over Rs 3,048.99 crore in FY24, driven by the ramp-up of its state-of-the-art Nagarnar plant.
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