SAIL supplied entire 4,000 tonnes of special steel for INS Nilgiri
This underscores SAIL's commitment to being not only a major steelmaker but also the nation's most trusted steel manufacturer.
New Delhi: Continuing its resolve to reinforce the spirit and vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’, the Maharatna and largest public sector steelmaker of India, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has supplied the entire 4,000 tonnes of special steel for INS Nilgiri. The formidable vessel was commissioned by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 15 January, 2025 into the India Navy.
The special steel provided by SAIL includes DMR 249A grade hot-rolled (HR) sheets and plates. This entire supply originated from SAIL's Bokaro, Bhilai, and Rourkela Steel Plants. Specifically, SAIL’s Bokaro Steel Plant contributed approximately 2,000 tonnes of HR sheets and plates, with an additional 1,600 tonnes and 400 tonnes of plates supplied by the Bhilai and Rourkela Steel Plants respectively.