India’s steel sector is poised to receive a boost from an international conference to be held next year, with at least 600-700 delegates expected to attend it from India and abroad.
Bharat Steel Conference, an initiative of the Ministry of Steel, would be held on April 16-17, 2026, and showcase opportunities in the domestic steel sector, said an official statement by the ministry on Wednesday.
“Around 600-700 delegates are expected out of which 50 per cent will be from abroad. Apart from major Indian steel producers, expect around 30 companies, 4-5 country partners to participate,” it said.
The two-day event will serve as a vital strategic platform bringing together steel producers, policymakers, and captains from allied industries and financial institutions, the statement added.
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Steel Secretary, Sandeep Poundrik, said the summit will showcase steel corridor capabilities, promote green and sustainable steelmaking and mining, digitalisation and decarbonisation shaping the future of steel, and explore opportunities across the domestic and international markets at a time when global trade and tariffs have shifted policy priorities.
“It will be an important industry gathering to discuss the critical aspects of the global steel supply chain including impact of tariffs, trade policies, technology disruptions, raw material security, and logistics infrastructure,” he said.
The steel sector contributes around 2 per cent to India’s GDP, and will continue to play a pivotal role as India strives to become a USD 5 trillion economy, the statement said, adding that the sector’s importance in building modern infrastructure and manufacturing and energising exports, will become even more critical as the Indian economy grows.
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