New Delhi: In a significant move to bolster India’s steel industry on the global stage, Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, H.D. Kumaraswamy, unveiled the official logo of ‘Bharat Steel’ today at a launch ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Alongside the logo, the event brochure and website were also inaugurated.
The launch event was attended by Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik and senior officials from the Ministry of Steel. It was held in conjunction with a dedicated workshop for the secondary steel sector, underscoring the government’s commitment to a holistic, sustainable, and innovation-led steel ecosystem.
‘Bharat Steel’: India’s Flagship Global Steel Forum
Bharat Steel is the Ministry of Steel’s flagship international conference-cum-exhibition, set to be held on April 16–17, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Envisioned as the largest steel event ever hosted in India, it will serve as a platform to project India’s steel-making capabilities, encourage green transitions, and attract global investment.
The two-day mega event will bring together:
- Global steel leaders and CEOs
- Policymakers and government agencies
- Technology innovators and solution providers
- Buyers, sellers, and investors across value chains
Event Highlights: Green Steel, Global Dialogues, and Business Synergies
Bharat Steel 2026 will feature a wide range of thematic sessions and sectoral roundtables, including:
- Country-specific investment discussions
- Technology showcases focused on sustainability and digitization
- Buyer-seller meets to foster trade collaborations
- CEO roundtables to drive strategic dialogue within the global steel ecosystem
Both the primary and secondary steel sectors will be extensively represented, highlighting India’s commitment to inclusive industry development, circular economy models, and green steel innovations.
Ministerial Vision: India as a Global Steel Powerhouse
Speaking at the launch, Minister Kumaraswamy emphasized the government’s vision to position India as a hub for sustainable steel manufacturing and innovation. He reiterated the Ministry’s focus on building a resilient value chain and ensuring that Indian steel remains competitive, responsible, and technologically advanced.
The concurrent workshop for the secondary steel sector also focused on modernizing practices, improving quality standards, and fostering MSME participation in the steel economy.
Save the Date: April 16–17, 2026
As preparations for Bharat Steel 2026 gather pace, the Ministry of Steel is expected to announce further details about partnership opportunities, exhibitor registrations, and international delegations in the coming months.
The event is poised to become a landmark convergence point for stakeholders driving the next phase of global steel transformation, with India at the center.
