Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), one of India’s largest state-owned steel producers, has been conferred the prestigious ‘Star Performer’ award by the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) in recognition of its remarkable export performance in the Basic Iron & Steel – Large Enterprise category for the years 2019-20 and 2020-21.
The award, given by EEPC Northern Region, acknowledges SAIL’s exemplary contribution to India’s engineering exports sector during a critical period marked by the global COVID-19 pandemic. EEPC India, which operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, is the country’s premier trade and investment promotion organisation for the engineering sector.
During the financial years 2019-20 and 2020-21, SAIL successfully exported 1.17 million tonnes and 1.9 million tonnes of steel, respectively, bringing in valuable foreign exchange at a time when the nation was grappling with lockdowns and disrupted global supply chains.
The felicitation ceremony took place on 28 May 2025 in New Delhi, where the award was presented by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi, Ms. Rekha Gupta, alongside the German Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Dr. Philipp Ackermann. The recognition underscores SAIL’s resilience, operational excellence, and continued commitment to supporting the Indian economy during challenging times.
About SAIL
SAIL, or Steel Authority of India Ltd, is an Indian public sector steel manufacturing corporation headquartered in New Delhi. It’s one of India’s largest steel manufacturers and a “Maharatna” (a top-tier Public Sector Enterprise). SAIL manages several integrated and special steel plants across India, including those in Bhilai, Rourkela, Durgapur, Bokaro, and Burnpur. It is the largest government-owned steel producer in India, with an annual production capacity of 18.29 million metric tons.
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