The Ministry of Steel has opened the India Steel Pavilion at INNOPROM India 2026, a major Russian industrial exhibition taking place in New Delhi from 9 to 11 September 2026. The pavilion aims to display India’s steel sector achievements and explore deeper partnership opportunities between Indian and Russian steel and mining companies.
Alongside the pavilion, a dedicated session on India-Russia cooperation in steel was held, bringing together government officials, industry leaders and company executives from both nations to discuss shared interests and collaboration potential.
What the pavilion and session cover
The India Steel Pavilion, set up at Hall 1 of Bharat Mandapam, carries the theme “Forging Together – For Infinite Progress”. It presents India’s progress in becoming a major steel producer globally and outlines areas where the two countries can work together. These include sourcing coking coal and nickel, developing speciality steel products, joint research and development, and adopting advanced steel manufacturing technologies.
Four major government-owned steel companies are participating: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), Mineral Oils India Limited (MOIL) and Metallurgical and Engineering Consultants India Limited (MECON). Each is displaying their technical capabilities and discussing possible joint ventures with Russian counterparts.
The India-Russia Business Dialogue session was co-chaired by Sandeep Poundrik, Secretary of the Ministry of Steel, and Mikhail Yurin, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. Discussions highlighted how both countries have complementary strengths: India brings production scale and downstream manufacturing expertise, while Russia offers metallurgical know-how and raw material resources. The talks covered investment opportunities, technology sharing, sustainable manufacturing and building resilient supply chains.
What this means for you
If you work in India’s steel, mining or manufacturing sectors, this partnership could open doors to Russian technology, investment and markets. Indian steel companies may gain access to better raw materials and production methods through cooperation with Russian firms. For consumers and businesses using steel products, deeper India-Russia ties could eventually mean more competitive pricing and better quality speciality steel available domestically. Students and professionals in metallurgy and advanced manufacturing may find new career opportunities in joint ventures or technology exchange programs between the two countries.