Leveraging the Lab’s testing and development capabilities, RSP has commercialised ASTM A387 Class 2 (Grades 11 & 12) N&T plates up to 40 mm, higher-grade CRNO coils (50C400 & 50C470) at 0.50 mm, and demonstrated normalized rolling of E410BR plates up to 70 mm. The plant developed DMR 249A HR plates via the HSM route for the Indian Navy, SiK Grade-1 HR coils for stamping, IS 10748 Grade V high-strength HR coils for sharp bending, and low-carbon EDD steel via the RH route for downstream cold-rolling. RSP has also produced SAIL WR400 quenched plates meeting required hardness and mechanical properties, with warpage-control.

On process optimisation, RSP reduced ferro-alloy consumption through adjusted Manganese and ultra-low Niobium strategies in key grades. The plant secured IS 3039 (BIS) plus DNV and IRS certifications for shipbuilding steels and vendor approval from IOCL for API-grade coils up to X70 PSL2, opening high-value pipeline markets.

The department has carried out infrastructure upgrades like setting up of new Test House with 65 testing/sample-prep equipment items. The facilities to test Calcium Silicon and ferromanganese have been enhanced, while the converter-floor container-lab robotic system has been revived.

These advances demonstrate RSP’s commitment to innovation, cost-effective production and stringent quality standards.

The certification was presented by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) during the World Standards Day 2025 celebration organized by BIS, Raipur, at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium, Raipur.

The award was received by Shri Amrit Narayan, Chief General Manager (Steel), NMDC Steel, from Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, in the esteemed presence of Shri Dayal Das Baghel, Minister of Food & Civil Supplies, and Shri S.K. Gupta, Director & Head, BIS Raipur.

This certification underscores NMDC Steel’s commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable development. It reinforces NSL’s vision to produce world-class steel products that meet the most demanding standards of safety and performance in the petroleum and natural gas sectors.

The IS 18384:2023 certification marks a significant benchmark for excellence in steel products designed for pipeline transportation systems in the petroleum and natural gas industry. It highlights NMDC Steel’s focus on technological advancement, superior product quality, and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Speaking on the achievement, Shri Amitava Mukherjee, CMD, NMDC Steel, said: “We are proud to be the first in India to receive this BIS license. It is a testament to our dedication to excellence and our contribution towards strengthening India’s industrial standards and infrastructure.”

NMDC Steel Limited operates with a capacity of 3.0 MTPA and continues to play a pivotal role in advancing India’s self-reliance in the steel sector.

He said a BIS Licence will be mandatory for the manufacturing, importing or selling of products under these Quality Control Orders.

Mr. Tiwari said the standards for footwear products are developed in consultation with trade and industry bodies, consumer organizations, and representatives of various stakeholder groups to ensure quality and authenticity.

He said in order to make compliance convenient for small-scale and micro-scale industries, the implementation date will be the 1st of January next year.

Mr Tiwari said, the government recently announced an 80 percent cut on testing charges for footwear products under the Quality Control Orders for the certified start-ups and micro industrial units.