On 06 OCT 2025, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) supplied special grade steel for the INS Androth, commissioned to the Indian Navy on 06.10.2025. INS Androth is the second vessel in its series of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) corvettes. SAIL supplied the steel, including HR Sheets and Plates, for the eight ASW-SWC vessels, including INS Arnala and Androth. The steel was sourced from SAIL's plants in Bokaro, Bhilai, and Rourkela. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) built the vessels. Release ID: 2175339.
Key Entities Referenced
SAIL: Steel Authority of India Limited, supplier of steel for INS Androth.
INS Androth: Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) corvette commissioned to the Indian Navy.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: The initiative mentioned to which SAIL reaffirms its support
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE): Shipbuilders for the INS Androth and INS Arnala.
Ministry of Steel: The ministry under which the announcement is made.
Ministry of Steel
SAIL fuels INS Androth with indigenous steel,
strengthening India’s maritime self-reliance
Posted On: 06 OCT 2025 3:46PM by PIB Delhi
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), country’s largest public sector steelmaker and Maharatna company,
has supplied the entire requirement of special grade steel for the INS Androth, commissioned to the Indian
Navy today on 06.10.2025. This marks a proud milestone in India’s naval modernization journey.
INS Androth is the second vessel in its series of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)
corvettes, the first being INS Arnala which was commissioned on 18th June 2025.
SAIL has notably supplied the full quantity of special grade steel - including HR Sheets and Plates - for the
eight ASW-SWC, Including INS Arnala and Androth, being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and
Engineers Ltd. (GRSE).The steel was sourced from SAIL's plants in Bokaro, Bhilai and Rourkela.INS
Androth’s commissioning underscores India’s growing maritime capabilities and the nation’s commitment to
“Aatmanirbhar Bharat.” SAIL reaffirms its support to this national endeavourand is steadfast to enable
strategic defence infrastructure through indigenous steel production.
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(Release ID: 2175339)