SAIL Supplies Entire Special Steel for INS Nilgiri, Strengthening Atmanirbhar Bharat

In a significant step towards strengthening India’s defence capabilities and advancing the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India,’ the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has supplied the entire 4,000 tonnes of special steel for INS Nilgiri. This indigenous warship was commissioned by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 15 January 2025, marking a milestone for the Indian Navy.

The share price of SAIL witnessed a rise of 0.74% on the NSE as of 9:30 AM on January 17,  2025.

Special Steel for a Special Mission

SAIL supplied DMR 249A grade hot-rolled (HR) sheets and plates, essential for the construction of INS Nilgiri. The steel was sourced entirely from SAIL’s facilities, with contributions from:

• Bokaro Steel Plant: Supplied approximately 2,000 tonnes of HR sheets and plates.
• Bhilai Steel Plant: Delivered 1,600 tonnes of plates.
• Rourkela Steel Plant: Contributed 400 tonnes of plates.

This collaborative effort among SAIL’s steel plants highlights the company’s capacity to meet the specific demands of high-precision defence projects.

INS Nilgiri: A Testament to Indian Engineering

INS Nilgiri, the lead ship of the Nilgiri-class Project P17A frigates, is a guided missile frigate built indigenously for the Indian Navy. Key features of the vessel include:

• Length: 149 metres.
• Displacement: Approximately 6,670 tonnes.
• Speed: 28 knots.

Part of a larger project, the P17A frigates are designed to enhance the Navy’s combat capabilities, with orders for 7 such vessels—4 to Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and 3 to Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE). SAIL’s steel formed the backbone of this ambitious project, reinforcing the company’s pivotal role in defence manufacturing.

SAIL’s Commitment to Defence Indigenisation

SAIL has a long-standing history of supporting India’s defence projects, having supplied special steel for various naval ships, including the prestigious INS Vikrant. This achievement underscores the organisation’s dedication to not just producing high-quality steel but also serving as a reliable partner in the nation’s defence indigenisation efforts.

Driving Self-Reliance with ‘Make in India’

SAIL’s contribution to INS Nilgiri exemplifies the spirit of self-reliance. By supplying domestically produced steel, SAIL has once again demonstrated its capability to support complex, large-scale projects that are critical to national security and development.

As India continues to build its defence infrastructure indigenously, SAIL remains at the forefront, aligning its vision with the nation’s ambitions.

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