Issues Impacting Sustainable Growth of Indian Steel Industry
Strong Growth: India’s steel demand is expected to rise 8.5–9% in FY 2025–26, fueled by infrastructure, housing, and industrial expansion.
Future Vision: The National Steel Policy 2030 targets 300 MT capacity, driven by modernization, policy support, and sustainable investments.
Networking Tea / Coffee 12:00-12:20 IST
Networking Tea / Coffee
Session Hall 12:20-13:20 IST
Raw Materials and Mining Landscape
Shift toward low-emission steelmaking is driving higher demand for Direct Reduced Iron (DRI)
Expanding DRI capacity, improving raw material availability, and adopting advanced reduction technologies are essential to achieve low-carbon and cost-efficient steel production in the coming decade.
Networking Lunch 13:20-14:20 IST
Networking Lunch
Session Hall 14:20-15:20 IST
New- Gen Entrepreneurs: Driving Technological Breakthroughs in Steel Industry
Next-generation business leaders will share their vision for a prosperous steel industry and growth strategies.
The discussion will address challenges faced and the balance between innovation and traditional practices.
Leaders will dwell on their goals of reshaping the local industrial landscape through a blend of change and continuity.
Session Hall 15:20-16:20 IST
R&D for Economic Growth - Imperative or Option
India’s steel sector needs to strengthen R&D beyond incremental improvements, focusing on decarbonization, alternative fuels, and advanced technologies to meet global sustainability goals and enhance competitiveness.
Stronger collaboration between industry, academia, and government is essential to build an innovation ecosystem that drives impactful research, long-term resilience, and sustainable growth.
Session Hall 16:20-17:30 IST
Challenges in Steel Making in the Secondary Steel Sector
The secondary steel sector contributes nearly 47% of India’s total production, driving regional industrialization, employment, and economic growth.
Key challenges include cost competitiveness, limited access to finance for technology upgrades, quality inconsistencies, and volatile raw material prices.
Growth opportunities lie in policy reforms, modernization, and green steel initiatives, supported by stronger collaboration across government, industry, and research institutions.
