New Delhi, 29th August 2025: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has been conferred the prestigious SCOPE Eminence Award for R&D, Technology Development & Innovation for the year 2022–23. The award was presented by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at a ceremony organized by SCOPE in New Delhi on August 29, 2025. This recognition underscores SAIL’s unwavering commitment to indigenous research, process innovation and sustainable technological advancement. The award was received by SAIL’s Director (Technical, Projects & Raw Materials), Shri Manish Raj Gupta.

SAIL continues to drive innovation across the steel value chain and focus on indigenous development of advanced steel grades and technologies for critical applications, thereby reducing import dependency, in line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India. The company continues to play a vital role in nation-building by supplying high-quality steel to strategic sectors such as Railways, Defence and Infrastructure, enabling projects of national importance and industrial growth.

SAIL has adopted next-generation solutions, including IIoT-based health monitoring systems of its processes and Coil Yard Management Systems, to strengthen operational reliability and productivity. At the same time, the company maintains a strong focus on sustainability through waste reutilization, circular economy initiatives and integration of renewable energy sources.

Commenting on the recognition, Chairman & Managing Director, SAIL, Shri Amarendu Prakash, said “This award reflects the relentless pursuit of excellence by our R&D teams and the deep synergy between innovation and operations across SAIL. It reaffirms our commitment to building a future-ready steel industry that serves India and competes globally.”