Steel Ministry to Hold Open House Limited Guest List of Importers

·         The Ministry of Steel will conduct an Open House on 9 July 2026 in New Delhi> to address issues related to steel imports.

·         Venue: Steel Room, 3rd Floor, GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi.

·         Timings: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

·         Companies and industry associations can raise concerns related to:

o    SIMS (Steel Import Monitoring System)

o    SARAL SIMS

o    Quality Control Order (QCO) Exemptions

·         Interested participants must request a confirmed time slot by emailing the Ministry before 4:00 PM on 6 July 2026.

·         The email should include:

o    Company/Association name.

o    Industry type (e.g., Auto, Aerospace, Telecom, Defence).

o    Nature of issue (SIMS/SARAL SIMS/QCO Exemption).

o    Application reference number (if applicable).

o    Brief description of the issue (maximum 50 words).

o    Participant's name and designation.

o    Contact details (mobile number and email).

·         Only one representative per organization is allowed.

·         Third-party representatives and walk-in participants will not be permitted due to logistical constraints.

·         Confirmed time slots will be communicated via email.

Key Takeaway

The Ministry of Steel's Open House aims to provide a structured platform for industry stakeholders to directly discuss concerns related to steel import procedures, including SIMS, SARAL SIMS, and QCO exemptions, with the objective of improving regulatory facilitation and stakeholder engagement.

 

[ABS News Service/04.07.2026]

Ministry of Steel will be conducting Open House to discuss issues related to import of steel on 9th July 2026 in Steel Room, 3rd Floor, GPOA- 3, Netaji Nagar New Delhi. Companies and associations may present their issues related to above subjects in the Open House. To participate in the Open House e-mails may be sent on tech-steel[at]nic[dot]in for getting a confirmed time slot on above date.

While sending the e-mail, following information may be included:

1.    Name of the Company/Association

2.    Type of industry and product – Auto/Aerospace/Telecom/ Defence, etc.

3.    Issue is related to SIMS/SARAL SIMS/QCO EXEMPTION

4.    Reference of SIMS/SARAL SIMS/QCO EXEMPTION application if any

5.    Issue in brief (maximum 50 words)

6.    Name and designation of participant (third party representation not allowed)

7.    Contact details of the participant (mobile number and e-mail)

The Open House will be conducted from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM and specific time slots will be indicated via e-mail. Walk-ins will not be possible due to logistic challenges and only one representative per organisation is permitted to ensure wider participation.

It is advised that any company or association having issues related to SIMS/SARAL SIMS/QCO EXEMPTION for import of steel may send their request on the above e-mail by 6th July 2026, 4:00 pm to get confirmed time-slots.