5th International FERRO ALLOYS CONFERENCE 2025

About the Conference

The International Ferro Alloys Conference (IFAC) 2025 is the premier annual gathering hosted by the Indian Ferro Alloy Producers’ Association (IFAPA), bringing together the global ferro alloys industry on a single platform. Recognized for its thought leadership and high-level participation, IFAC serves as a strategic forum for producers, traders, policymakers, and industry experts to exchange insights and shape the future of the sector.

The 5th edition of the International Ferro Alloys Conference (IFAC 2025), scheduled to take place from 2nd to 4th September 2025 in New Delhi, will focus on the compelling theme: “Navigating Trade Uncertainties: Sustainable Growth in Ferro Alloys.”

Amid rising global tariff tensions and increasing protectionism, this year’s conference aims to spotlight the industry's adaptability and resilience in navigating evolving trade dynamics. It will also underscore the critical importance of sustainable practices and long-term strategies to foster stable growth in an increasingly volatile global marketplace.

Building on the remarkable success of IFAC 2024, which drew over 500+ delegates from 270+ organizations and 50+ international participants across 18 countries, the upcoming conference promises to deepen the conversation on strategic trade adaptation, emerging market opportunities, and long-term sustainability imperatives.

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

IFAC 2025 will feature keynote addresses, dynamic panel discussions, and technical sessions, offering invaluable opportunities to gain market intelligence, forge business connections, and collaborate on solutions for a rapidly evolving global landscape.

  • Provide a platform for industry experts to share insights on navigating trade uncertainties and promoting sustainable growth in the ferroalloy sector.
  • Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among stakeholders to address industry challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Discuss innovative solutions and technologies to reduce the environmental footprint of ferroalloy production.

WHY ATTEND

  • Engage with Industry Leaders
  • Insights into Market Dynamics
  • Knowledge & Exposure to Innovation
  • Networking Environment
     

About IFAPA (Organizer)

The Indian Ferro Alloy Producers’ Association (IFAPA) stands as a prominent organization dedicated to representing the interests of ferro alloys producers in India. Established in 1961 with the aim of promoting and safeguarding the collective interests of the ferro alloys industry, IFAPA plays a vital role in advocating for policies that foster the growth and sustainability of the sector.
Initially founded with five members and Sir A. Ramaswami Mudaliar as the Founder Chairman, IFAPA has since expanded its membership to include over 80 members, encompassing nearly all major ferro alloys producers—both bulk and noble.
IFAPA serves as a platform for collaboration among industry stakeholders, facilitating the exchange of ideas, sharing of knowledge, and addressing common challenges faced by the industry in general and its members in particular.

Engaging with government bodies, regulatory authorities, and other relevant stakeholders, IFAPA actively works to influence policies, regulations, and standards affecting the ferro alloys industry. Through its initiatives, IFAPA aims to bolster the competitiveness of Indian ferro alloys producers, promote innovation, and ensure the industry's contribution to economic development and industrial progress, in alignment with the vision of the Honourable Prime Minister of India for a continuous progress on achieving the vision for 'Viksit Bharat.'
IFAPA is also an active member of prominent industry bodies such as CII, ASSOCHAM, and FICCI, participating actively in all related forums.

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About the Event Theme

Navigating Trade Uncertainties: Sustainable Growth in Ferro Alloys

In light of ongoing global tariff tensions and rising protectionism, the 2025 International Ferro Alloy Conference will center around the timely theme “Navigating Trade Uncertainties: Sustainable Growth in Ferro Alloys.” This theme aims to highlight the industry’s resilience amid shifting trade dynamics, while emphasizing the importance of sustainability and long-term strategies for growth in a rapidly evolving global market

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Schedule

Our event schedules are listed below

Registrations
18:00 IST

Day 0 | 2 September 2025

18:00 IST onwards | Registration


Session Hall
18:30-18:45 IST

Session - TBA


Session Hall
18:45-19:00 IST

Welcome Speech by Dinner Sponsor

Sponsor's Felicitation


Welcome Dinner & Cocktails
19:30 IST

Welcome Dinner & Cocktails


Session Hall
09:30-11:00 IST

Inaugural Session & Keynote Address: India’s Industrial Leap: Vision 2030

  • Welcome note and theme setting
  • Government and industry perspectives
  • Release of knowledge report

  • Mr. Manish Sarda, Chairman, Indian Ferro Alloy Producers Association
  • Mr. V. R. Sharma, Vice Chairman of Advisory Board, Jindal Steel and Power

Session Hall
11:00-11:45 IST

How Steel and Ferro Alloys are Fueling India’s Economic Momentum?

  • Macroeconomic outlook and its implications for steel
  • Steel production & demand growth: capacity targets to 2030
  • Grades and relevance of ferro alloys in steel

  • Mr. Mangesh Soman, Chief Economist, JSW STEEL LIMITED
  • Mr. Sachin Shetty, Managing Partner, Quesrow Research and Consulting Private Limited

Session Hall
11:45-12:15 IST

Expert Session on Tariffs, Trade Barriers and Non Trade Barriers: Current Global Uncertainties and Indian Ferro Alloys Industry – future and remedies.

  • Export competitiveness of Indian ferro alloys – strengths and bottlenecks
  • Export dependency on select markets (e.g., Europe, Japan, Korea) – risks and opportunities 
  • Trade and Non trade barriers in different countries affecting Indian Ferro Alloys Industry.
  • Trade remedies and future.

  • Mr. A. K. Gupta, Founder and Managing Director, TPM Consultants Pvt Ltd
  • Mr. Nirmalya Deb, Editor in Chief, BigMint Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Session Hall
12:15-13:30 IST

Balancing Manganese Alloys – Demand vs Resources

  • Presentation on Manganese alloys market
  • Presentation on Manganese ore market
  • Panel discussion on demand & supply scenario
  • Manganese ore availability and domestic reliance
  • Import dependency and price impact
  • Industry’s strategic shift toward stability

  • Mr. Laurent Montcoutie, Executive Director , International Manganese Institute (IMnI)
  • Mr. Paul Desportes, Sr. Vice President Commercial, Eramet SA
  • Ms. Rashmi Singh, Director (Commercial), MOIL Ltd.
  • Mr. Sanjay Agarwal, Joint Managing Director, Shyam Metalics & Energy Limited
  • Mr. Vinay Agrawal, Promoter, Hira Group of Industries
  • Ms. Nishtha Mukerjee Sinha, General Manager - Operations, BigMint Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Networking Lunch
13:30-14:30 IST

Refreshment


Session Hall
14:30-15:45 IST

Stainless Steel & Ferro Chrome – Deep Dive

  • Stainless steel demand & grade mix
  • Raw material needs: Ferro Chrome, Nickel PI, SS scrap
  • Import vs. domestic production dynamics
  • Price volatility and raw material planning

  • Mr. Hitesh Agrawal, Vice President- Sourcing, Jindal Stainless Ltd.
  • Mr. Rohit Kumar, Executive Director, Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA)
  • Mr. Santosh Antony, Chief Marketing & Sales of Ferro Alloys & Minerals Division, TATA Steel Limited
  • Mr. Sureshbabu Chigurupalli, Business Head (Ferro Alloys & Projects), Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd.
  • Miss Tanya Atalay, Senior Market Research Analyst, International Chromium Development Association

Session Hall
15:45-16:30 IST

Ferro Silicon at a Crossroads: Is India Losing Ground to Imports?

  • Mapping the supply and demand of ferro silicon in India
  • Rising imports from Russia, Malaysia
  • CBAM Export Potential to the EU from Bhutan

  • Mr. Seung Jong Lee, Group VP & Director, CR Trading DMCC
  • Mr. Navin Kumar Dadoo, Group Advisor, Pelden Enterprise Limited
  • Mr. N. Suresh Chandar Rao, Head- Production, Nava Limited
  • Mr. Suyash Trivedi, DGM- Sourcing and Supply Chain Management, Jindal Stainless Ltd.
  • Mr. Ajinkya Nagpure, Consultant, Quesrow Consulting

Session Hall
16:30-17:30 IST

Power: Transforming Energy Infrastructure for Sustainable Growth

  • India's energy demand-supply situation and the share of renewable vs non-renewable sources
  • Power pricing in India in next 5 years 
  • Nationwide grid integration: One Nation - One Grid - One FREQUENCY 
  • Optimizing power purchase through exchanges (DAM, RTM) 
  • Incentives for energy efficiency and clean power adoption

  • Mr. Anil Kumar Jha, Chairman, India Power Corporation Limited & Independent Director, SLR Metaliks, India Power Corporation Limited
  • Mr. Anil Kumar Pandey, Non- Executive Director , Jindal Power Limited
  • Mr. Ravi Seth, Vice President- Business Development, Indian Energy Exchange Ltd
  • Mr. Arun K Choudhary, Scientist C , Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
  • Mr. Nirmalya Deb, Editor in Chief, BigMint Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
  • Ms. Catherine Zhang, General Manager, Coalician Carbon & Coke Co. Ltd.(China)

Session Hall
19:00-19:30 IST

Inspiring Journey of Leadership and Legacy: A Conversation with IMFA's MD Subhrakant Panda

A special Success Story Session featuring Subhrakant Panda, Managing Director of IMFA, India’s largest fully integrated ferrochrome producer. 

Discover IMFA’s evolution, milestones, and the leadership values driving its continued growth. Celebrating 64 years of grit, vision, and excellence - IMFA’s journey from its humble beginnings in 1961 to becoming a global name reflects what it means to build from the ground up. With captive mines, power plants, and state-of-the-art facilities, IMFA has not only strengthened India’s industrial backbone but also exports to major Asian markets. 

Debt-free, sustainable, and future-ready, IMFA exemplifies resilience and quality.

  • Mr. Nirmalya Deb, Editor in Chief, BigMint Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
  • Mr. Subhrakant Panda, Managing Director, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA)

Welcome Dinner & Cocktails
19:00 IST

Refreshment

Networking Dinner & Cocktail


Session Hall
10:00-11:00 IST

Decoding CBAM & Green Steel: Transforming India’s Ferro Alloys for the ESG Era

  • CBAM: How ready is the Indian ferro alloys industry?
  • How will the green steel transition affect the ferro alloys industry?
  • Impact of green steel transition on production practices and export potential
  • Aligning with ESG goals: Challenges and opportunities for Indian producers
  • Emission monitoring, reporting, and certification: Readiness and gaps
  • Investment and policy support required for a low-carbon ferro alloys value chain

  • Mr. Harsh Choudhry, Co-Founder and CEO, Sentra World Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
  • Mr. Nirmalya Deb, Editor in Chief, BigMint Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
  • Mr. Shailesh Tyagi, Partner and Service Line Leader- Sustainability & Climate, Deloitte South Asia, Deloitte India

Session Hall
10:00-11:00 IST

Fueling Specialty Steel: India’s Critical Minerals & Noble Alloys Market Overview

  • India’s Shift Towards High-strength, Lightweight, and Corrosion-resistant Steel India’s 
  • Heavy Import Dependence for Molybdenum, Vanadium, Niobium, and Titanium Minerals 
  • Global and Indian Price Trends for Key Noble Alloys

  • Mr. Anirudh Singhal, Partner, Bansal Brothers
  • Mr. Parvesh Garg, Unit Head, Essel Mining & Industries Limited (Aditya Birla)
  • Mr. Sushil Gupta, Group Commodity Procurement Lead, JSW Steel Ltd.

Session Hall
12:00-13:00 IST

Global Ferro Alloys Trade & Pricing Outlook: Is India the Next Global Hub?

  • Chinese oversupply, Southeast Asia trends
  • US tariffs
  • Price outlook for 2025
  • Shifting global trade corridors
  • Cost competitiveness: power, logistics, labor
  • Productivity benchmarking
  • Policy support and incentive landscape

  • Mr. Vimal Kumar Jain, Managing Director, World Metals & Alloys
  • Mr. Neeraj Sarda, Deputy Managing Director, Sarda Metals and Alloys Ltd.
  • Mr. Parag Wagh, General Manager, JSW Steel Ltd.
  • Mr. Sachin Shetty, Managing Partner, Quesrow Research and Consulting Private Limited

Session Hall
13:00-14:00 IST

Driving Sustainability in Ferro Alloys Through Technology

  • Experiments with cleaner reductants – biofuels and biochar
  • Options for waste gas recovery & reuse in ferro alloys industry
  • Energy efficiency measures & optimizing power costs
  • AI-driven furnaces & digital transformation
  • Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) in Ferro Alloys

  • Ms. Natasha Jha, Head Projects,Technology & Improvement | FAMD, Tata Steel Limited
  • Dr. Sarada Prasad Das, Chief Scientist, CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT)
  • Dr. PS Anand Prakash, Director- Technical, Efficient Energy Technologies
  • Mr. Nirmalya Deb, Editor in Chief, BigMint Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Session Hall
14:00-14:15 IST

Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks

  • Recap of key learnings and insights from the day's sessions
  • Concluding remarks 


Networking Lunch
14:15 IST

Refreshment

Networking Lunch


Esteemed Speakers



Managing Director

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd.

Practitioner Development Economist, Former Secretary Steel

Practitioner Development Economist

CMD

MOIL Ltd.

Executive Director

International Manganese Institute (IMnI)

Sr. Vice President Commercial

Eramet SA

Chairman

Indian Ferro Alloy Producers Association

Chairman, India Power Corporation Limited & Independent Director, SLR Metaliks

India Power Corporation Limited

Founder and Managing Director

TPM Consultants Pvt Ltd

Vice Chairman of Advisory Board

Jindal Steel Ltd.

ED (commercial)

Steel Authority of India Ltd.

Non- Executive Director

Jindal Power Limited

Managing Director

Premier Alloys & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.

Managing Director

World Metals & Alloys

Joint Managing Director

Shyam Metalics & Energy Limited

Promoter

Hira Group of Industries

Deputy Managing Director

Sarda Metals and Alloys Ltd.

Group VP & Director

CR Trading DMCC

Chief Marketing & Sales of Ferro Alloys & Minerals Division

Tata Steel Ltd.

Vice President- Sourcing

Jindal Stainless Ltd.

Business Head (Ferro Alloys & Projects)

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd.

Chief Economist

JSW Steel Ltd.

Unit Head

Essel Mining & Industries Ltd.

Executive Director

Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA)

CEO

BigMint Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Group Advisor

Pelden Enterprises Ltd.

Vice President- Business Development

Indian Energy Exchange Ltd

Head Projects,Technology & Improvement | FAMD

Tata Steel Ltd.

Head- Production

Nava Limited

Chief Scientist

CSIR- -Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT)

Scientist C

Ministry of New & Renewable Energy

GM (Marketing)

MOIL Ltd.

General Manager

JSW Steel Ltd.

Partner and Service Line Leader- Sustainability & Climate, Deloitte South Asia

Deloitte

Managing Partner

Quesrow Research and Consulting Private Limited

Co-Founder and CEO

Sentra.World

Group Commodity Procurement Lead

JSW Steel Ltd.

DGM- Sourcing and Supply Chain Management

Jindal Stainless Ltd.

Partner

Bansal Brothers

Director- Technical

Efficient Energy Technologies

Editor in Chief

BigMint Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

General Manager - Operations

BigMint Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Senior Market Research Analyst

International Chromium Development Association

Consultant

Quesrow Research and Consulting Private Limited

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