Steel Ministry to Hold Open House on Import Issues on April 27
Stakeholders can raise concerns related to systems such as the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS), SARAL SIMS, and Quality Control Order (QCO) exemptions—key regulatory frameworks governing steel imports into India.
Industry stakeholders invited to raise concerns on SIMS, SARAL SIMS and QCO exemptions
New Delhi: The Ministry of Steel, which plays a central role in regulating India’s strategically critical steel sector, will hold an Open House on April 27 to address industry concerns related to steel imports and regulatory processes.
The session will take place at Steel Room, GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar in New Delhi, and is aimed at providing a structured platform for companies and industry associations to present issues linked to import monitoring and compliance mechanisms.
Stakeholders can raise concerns related to systems such as the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS), SARAL SIMS, and Quality Control Order (QCO) exemptions—key regulatory frameworks governing steel imports into India.
The ministry has invited interested participants to register in advance by submitting details via email, including company information, sector classification, issue summary, and relevant application references. The deadline for registration is April 24, 2026, by 3:00 PM.
The Open House will be conducted between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with confirmed time slots allotted to participants. The Ministry has clarified that walk-in participation will not be permitted, and each organisation will be allowed to nominate only one representative to ensure wider stakeholder engagement.
Industry observers note that such consultations are critical as India balances domestic industry protection with the need for quality imports, especially in sectors such as automotive, defence, telecom, and infrastructure.
The initiative reflects the government’s approach of engaging directly with industry stakeholders to streamline regulatory processes and address operational challenges in steel imports.
