JSW Group Joint Managing Director & CEO Jayant Acharya praised Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative in steel industry
Mumbai, NFAPost: India Steel 2025 was inaugurated at the Bombay Exhibition Centre with a dynamic Day 1 that set the tone for three days of ground breaking dialogues, collaborations, and innovations. The biennial event, jointly organised by the Ministry of Steel and FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry), has once again cemented its status as the country’s premier platform for the steel industry.
The inaugural session was addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi through a video message and he emphasized India’s strategic vision to enhance domestic steel production, reduce carbon emissions, and promote Make in India.
The other key dignitaries part of the inaugural session included Union Minister of State for Steel Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma, Chhattisgarh Minister of Commerce and Industry Lakhan Lal Dewangan, Ministry of Steel Secretary Sandeep Pondrik, Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) Chairman Amarendu Prakash and RPG Group Vice Chairman and Chair- FICCI Steel Committee Anant Goenka and World Steel Association Director General Edwin Basson.
During the day, important sessions were organised to discuss the potential, challenges and opportunities in the Indian steel sector and the road map to capitalise the international market.
The session on ‘Viksit Bharat: Role of Steel Sector in Indian Economy’, a high-level panel comprising senior policymakers, economists, and industry leaders delved into the critical role of steel in realising India’s $5 trillion economy vision which was moderated by Deloitte Senior Partner Anthony Crasto.
The session emphasised the sector’s potential to drive infrastructure, employment, and self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Context to the session was set by SAIL Chairman Amarendu Prakash, whereas panelists Russian Industry & Trade Deputy Minister Mikhail Yurin, Ministry of Steel Economic Advisor Ashwini Kumar, JSW Group Joint Managing Director & CEO Jayant Acharya, Deloitte Senior Partner Anthony Crasto and Primetals Technologies India Ltd CEO Hitoshi Kawano, shared their thoughts.
The ‘CEOs Round Table’ was chaired by Union Minister of State for Steel Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma. Other key participants included Ministry of Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik, Odisha Industries and MSME Department Additional Chief Secretary Hemant Sharma, Ministry of Steel Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor Ashish Chatterjee along with other govt officials, industry leaders who discussed on the current challenges and growth for the Indian steel sector.
The ‘India–Russia Round Table’ served as a strategic platform for bilateral engagement between key stakeholders from both nations. The Indian delegation included senior officials such as the Secretary (Steel), Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor (AS&FA), Director General of BIS, Joint Secretaries (AN and VKT), the Director of SAIL, Chairmen and Managing Directors of NMDC and MECON, as well as top leadership from major private sector players including Tata Steel, AMNS, JSW, JSPL, JSL, and other prominent industry members.
On the Russian side, the delegation was led by Russia Ministry of Industry and Trade Deputy Minister Mikhail Yurin along with Bobylev Petr, Director, Coal Industry Development, Ministry of Energy. The round table also included key trade representatives: Evgeny Griva, Mamed Akmedov, Andrey Podchufarov, Artem Ukolov and Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation Head Vladislav Dmitriev. The discussion centered on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the steel and mining sectors, fostering joint ventures, and exploring new avenues for technology transfer and trade facilitation.
With participation from over 250 exhibitors across 15 countries, the exhibition hall buzzed with activity, showcasing cutting-edge equipment, automation solutions, and sustainable product lines. Delegates explored advances in AI, robotics, and materials science that are shaping the future of steel.
The Day-2 of India Steel 2025 will witness the presence of Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Govt of India; Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, I&B and Electronics & Information Technology, Pralhad Joshi, Minister of New & Renewable Energy, Govt of India; along with Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister of Odisha; to address the industry leaders, delegates along with exhibitors on various sessions on infrastructure, export strategies, and skill development. Networking events and B2B meetings are also scheduled to drive cross-border collaboration and business growth.
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