Naveen Jindal Takes Over as President of Indian Steel Association

Naveen Jindal, Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power, has been unanimously elected as the President of the Indian Steel Association (ISA) by the apex committee, which is the governing body of the ISA. He took charge on Thursday, succeeding Dilip Oommen, CEO of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India.

Key Responsibilities

As the President of the ISA, the apex body for steel producers in India, Naveen Jindal will play a crucial role in shaping the policies and strategies for the Indian steel industry.

Priorities and Challenges

In a statement, Jindal highlighted that for India to realize its development goals, the steel industry, along with its upstream and downstream manufacturing value chains, must grow in tandem. He also emphasized that decarbonization is a massive challenge and a key initiative for saving the planet.

Prominent Past Presidents

Naveen Jindal succeeds a line of distinguished industry leaders who have served as Presidents of the ISA. Some of the prominent past Presidents include:

  1. Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director of JSW Steel
  2. TV Narendran, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tata Steel

About the Indian Steel Association (ISA)

The ISA is the apex body representing the interests of the Indian steel producers. It plays a vital role in promoting the growth and development of the steel industry in India, as well as addressing the challenges faced by the sector.

With Naveen Jindal’s extensive experience and leadership in the steel industry, the ISA is expected to continue its efforts in driving the industry’s growth, addressing key challenges like decarbonization, and aligning with India’s overall development goals.

Sumit Arora

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