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Date: 14th August 2026 Category: Press Release Jurisdiction: India, Central Government

Ministry of Steel to hold Open House on Steel Import Issues on 21st August

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Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Steel on 14th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.

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Ministry of Steel Open House on Steel Import Issues

The Ministry of Steel has announced an Open House scheduled for August 21, 2026, to discuss challenges related to the import of steel. The event will be held from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Steel Room, 3rd Floor, GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi.

Objective and Scope The session is intended for companies and associations to present issues specifically concerning:

  • Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS)
  • SARAL SIMS
  • Quality Control Order (QCO) Exemptions

Participation Requirements Interested parties must request a confirmed time slot by emailing tech-steel[at]nic[dot]in. The deadline for submissions is August 18, 2026, by 2:00 PM. Due to logistical constraints, walk-ins are not permitted, and participation is limited to one representative per organization. Third-party representation is strictly prohibited.

Submission Details E-mail requests must include the following information:

  1. Name of the Company/Association.
  2. Type of industry and product (e.g., Auto, Aerospace, Telecom, Defence).
  3. Identification of the issue category (SIMS, SARAL SIMS, or QCO Exemption).
  4. Reference number of any existing applications.
  5. A brief description of the issue (maximum 50 words).
  6. Name and designation of the participant.
  7. Contact details (mobile number and email address).

Confirmed time slots will be communicated to participants via email.

Key Entities Referenced

Ministry of Steel: The primary government body organizing the Open House to address grievances and issues related to steel imports. Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS): A mandatory registration system for steel imports that is a central subject of the industry's technical issues and discussions. Quality Control Order (QCO) Exemption: A regulatory provision allowing specific steel imports to bypass mandatory domestic quality standards, identified as a key area for industry feedback. SARAL SIMS: An initiative or portal related to the simplification of the Steel Import Monitoring System mentioned as a core topic for the meeting. New Delhi: The central location hosting the physical Open House session for stakeholders and industry associations.
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Ministry of Steel Ministry of Steel to hold Open House on Steel Import Issues on 21st August प्रव तथ: 14 AUG 2026 5:46PM by PIB Delhi Ministry of Steel will be conducting Open House to discuss issues related to import of steel on 21st August 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 18th August 2026, 2:00 pm to get confirmed time-slots. *** AG (रलीज़ आईडी: 2299493) आगंतुक पटल : 452 इस वज्ञ को इन भाषाओ ंम पढ़: Urdu , ही

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