Development of a clear, actionable roadmap highlighting key interventions required to achieve the envisioned target of MT by which will include raw material security, demand augmentation and export competitiveness. Highlight opportunities of domestic and global partnerships among stakeholders, including government, private sector, and research institutions, to boost investment and RD. Formulation of policy suggestions aimed at strengthening domestic steel production, infrastructure, and technology adoption.
Develop a targeted approach to boost stainless steel consumption by identifying high-potential sectors such as architecture, automotive, railways, renewable energy, water infrastructure, and food processing, while discussing current market penetration and untapped opportunities. Promotion of domestic value addition and import substitution by encouraging the development of high-grade, value-added stainless-steel products within India to reduce reliance on imports.
Accelerate the adoption of alternative fuels and indigenous steelmaking technologies to enhance sustainability and self-reliance. Discuss pathways to integrate hydrogen, green hydrogen, and other alternative fuels into steel production, alongside fostering domestic innovation in advanced steelmaking processes to reduce carbon emissions and global dependency.
Develop comprehensive strategies to enhance steel scrap collection and recycling infrastructure. Establish plans to improve scrap segregation, collection, and processing systems across urban and rural areas, with discussions on overcoming logistical challenges, informal sector integration, and incentivizing scrap supply chains.
Identification of viable low-carbon technologies for steelmaking requires a clear understanding of emerging solutions such as hydrogen-based steel production, breakthrough technologies, resource efficiency, CCUS, coal gasification. Collaborative models for RD and knowledge sharing demands forming partnerships among steel producers, technology providers, research institutions, and policymakers to drive innovation and share best practices in decarbonization.
India-Russia Round Table will be focusing on strengthening collaboration in raw materials, technology exchange, and trade opportunities to foster bilateral economic growth. The expected outcome is an enhanced strategic partnership leading to increased trade volumes, technology transfer and sustainable resource management between India and Russia.
Country Round Table on collaboration for raw materials and trade in the steel sector will focus on enhancing Indias steel industry through international partnerships involving all the relevant countries. Expected outcomes such as strengthened global supply chains, increased joint ventures, improved logistics, and sustainable growth driven by strategic resource utilization and company-level collaborations in the steel sector.
Identification of critical technological gaps and develop a roadmap for modernization in secondary steel production. Figure out key challenges such as outdated equipment, process inefficiencies, and quality control issues, while discussing strategies for upgrading technology to enhance productivity and product quality.
RD Emerging Technologies in Steel Mining Sector
Develop a strategic roadmap targeting priority markets and high-value specialty steel applications like aerospace, defence, automotive and energy, by discussing emerging global demand trends and niche opportunities to boost Indias production capabilities. Formulate policy recommendations that incentivize RD, technology adoption for specialty steel manufacturers, alongside addressing innovation challenges and accelerating development of advanced steel grades.
Country Round Table on Technological Collaborations in the Steel Sector will focus on building strategic global partnerships to advance low emission steel technologies, hydrogen-based solutions, and modernization efforts. Expected outcomes include enhanced technology transfer and joint innovation initiatives that accelerate decarbonization, boost the production of high-grade steel, and strengthen Indias position in the global steel technology landscape.
Identify key areas where startups can drive innovation in steel production and processing. Explore emerging technologies and solutions from startups that address efficiency, sustainability, and quality improvements, while discussing how to bridge gaps between innovation and industry needs. Identify and promote future-ready, sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Developing an integrated multimodal logistics framework by leveraging rail, road, inland waterways, and slurry pipelines to address inefficiencies such as high transport costs and rake shortages, with discussions focusing on enhancing connectivity and maximizing infrastructure utilization. Discuss public-private collaboration models that encourage effective partnerships to fast-track infrastructure development and optimize logistics services, drawing on successful case studies and policy incentives to foster investment and innovation.
