Ministry of Steel to hold Open House on Steel Import Issues on April 27

The Ministry of Steel will conduct an Open House on the 27th of this month in New Delhi to discuss issues related to the import of steel. Companies and associations can register to participate by sending an email to tech-steel@nic.in.

In a statement, the Steel Ministry said that walk-in participation will not be allowed due to logistic challenges and only one representative per organisation is permitted to ensure wider participation. The Ministry also advised that companies or associations facing issues related to SIMS,

SARAL SIMS, or QCO exemption for steel imports should send their requests to the same email address by Friday at 3 PM to receive confirmed time slots.

Ministry of Steel will be conducting Open House to discuss issues related to import of steel on 27th April, 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:
Name of the Company/Association
Type of industry and product – Auto/Aerospace/Telecom/ Defence, etc.
Issue is related to SIMS/SARAL SIMS/QCO EXEMPTION
Reference of SIMS/SARAL SIMS/QCO EXEMPTION application if any
Issue in brief (maximum 50 words)
Name and designation of participant (third party representation not allowed)

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 24th April, 03:00 pm to get confirmed time-slots.