Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) organized the SAIL - Defence Conclave 2025 at its Alloy Steels Plant (ASP) in Durgapur on 4th June, 2025, reinforcing the company’s strategic commitment to strengthening India’s defence infrastructure.

As a key supplier of specialized defence-grade steel for indigenization projects, SAIL convened the conclave to foster deeper collaboration with Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and engage in discussions on evolving defence sector requirements. The event centered on themes of self-reliance, indigenisation and import substitution, aligning with the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Senior officials from leading defence establishments, including ordnance factories, actively participated in the deliberations.

The conclave featured insights from senior SAIL leadership, including Shri V.S. Chakravarthy, Director (Commercial) and Shri Alok Verma, Director In-Charge of Rourkela Steel Plant (with additional charge of Durgapur and Burnpur Steel Plants).

Discussions highlighted the scope for enhanced synergy in material specifications, indigenous technology adoption and expanding SAIL’s role in fulfilling critical defence needs.

The event reaffirmed SAIL’s position as a trusted and strategic partner in India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem, underscoring its commitment to advancing the nation’s self-reliance in defence and security. SAIL accords topmost priority for Defence Sector and is geared to supply higher quantities to enhance India's self reliance.

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