7th Indian Iron Ore & Pellet Summit
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6th Indian DRI, Scrap & Steel Conference
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4th India Coal Outlook Conference

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22-23 August 2024, The Leela Ambience Gurugram, Haryana, India

About the conference

This event serves as a premier platform for industry leaders, stakeholders, and experts to converge and discuss pressing issues and opportunities in the coal, iron ore, pellet, direct reduced iron (DRI), ferrous scrap and steel sectors. With India and China, two of the world’s largest developing economies and coal consumers, navigating energy transition challenges, the conference will delve into ‘multiple energy pathways’ aimed at mitigating carbon emissions while maintaining coal’s crucial role in the energy mix until at least 2040. Discussions will encompass regional supply-demand dynamics, advancements in carbon capture technologies, and the regulatory landscape, providing attendees with invaluable insights into shaping the future of these industries.

Simultaneously, the event is dedicated to exploring core challenges and opportunities within India’ s iron ore and pellet industry.With a focus on demand supply dynamics, policy transformations, and India’ s journey towards decarbonization, attendees can expect insightful discussions on global iron ore market trends, future trajectory of imports and prices, and the consequential impacts on the industry.

The event will address the growing DRI industry in India, driven by rising demand for sponge iron as a steel production raw material & will also delve into the potential export opportunities.Furthermore, it will explore evolving dynamics in the global scrap market and import opportunities for Indian mills.



7th India Iron Ore & Pellet Conference

This summit is meticulously designed to navigate through the dynamic landscape of demand-supply dynamics, policy transformations, and their consequential impacts on the market. Moreover, it aims to scrutinize India’s journey towards decarbonization while oering insightful discussions on global ion ore market dynamics.

Anticipated discussions will revolve around the future trajectory of iron ore and pellet production, imports, exports and prices, providing attendees with a comprehensive outlook on the industry’ s direction.

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6th Indian DRI, SCRAP & Steel Conference

Steel has been a critical component of India’s economic growth, with the steel industry accounting for a significant portion of the country’s GDP. The future expansion of the Indian steel industry looks promising, with increasing demand for steel in infrastructure development, automotive manufacturing, and construction.

Additionally, the Direct Reduced Iron(DRI) capacity in India is also growing.India’ s DRI industry is set to grow at a 6 % CAGR by 2030, with annual forecasted production ranging from 65 to 70 million tonnes by FY’ 30. With the expansion of DRI capacity and improved production techniques, India is well positioned to tap the potential export opportunities.

Furthermore, the global scrap market is constantly evolving driven by factors such as geo-political conditions, trade policies and environmental regulations. This presents new opportunities for Indian mills to import scrap from various sources. India’s increasing steel scrap imports highlight the country’s potential to become a major player in the global steel industry and further boost its economic growth.

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4th India Coal Outlook Conference

The world’s largest developing economies and coal consumers, India and China, are currently navigating energy transition challenges by adopting ‘multiple energy pathways’ to mitigate carbon emissions, rather than opting for a complete coal phase-out.

India, as one of the fastest - growing economies globally, asserts that coal will remain a crucial energy source until at least 2040, serving as an affordable energy option with demand yet to peak.In this context government authorities have consistently underscored the importance of coal.

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Schedule

Our event schedules are listed below

Registration
8:00 IST

7th Indian Iron Ore & Pellet Summit, 6th Indian DRI, Scrap & Steel Conference & 4th India Coal Outlook Conference


Pearl Ballroom
09:30-10:30 IST

Inaugural Session - Macroeconomic Drivers Shaping India's Future Success

This session will spotlight the growth trajectory of the Indian steel industry, analyzing key macroeconomic factors and its significant contribution to India 's GDP.

  • Hon'ble Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Steel, India (Panelist)
  • Shri Anand Prasad, Project Advisor, Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India (Panelist)
  • Shri Anil Nachrani, President, CGSIMA, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Dhruv Goel, CEO, BigMint, India (Moderator)

Pearl Ballroom
10:30-11:45 IST

India Steel Horizons: Unveiling Capacity Expansion Strategies and Mapping Raw Material Demands for Future Growth

This session will spotlight the forthcoming steel capacity expansion strategies of Indian mills, alongside strategic mapping of India's projected raw material demands for steel production by 2030, covering resources such as iron ore, coal, scrap, and DRI, and logistics efficiency improvements, emphasizing their pivotal roles in driving future demand growth.

  • Hon'ble Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Steel, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. V. Suresh, Director Commercial, NMDC, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Sachin Shetty, Managing Partner, Quesrow, India (Moderator)

Refreshment
11:45-12:15 IST

Networking Tea


Pearl Ballroom
12:15-13:30 IST

How is India Readying itself to Fulfill the Rising Iron Ore Demand?

This session will delve into the exploration of incremental supplies from India's key states and outlook on imports.

  • Mr. Rajesh Gupta, Managing Director, Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd, India, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Hrishikesh Kamat, Chief Procurement Officer, AMNS, India (Panelist)
  • Ms. Amita Khurana, Group Chief - Raw Materials Procurement (Panelist), Tata Steel, India
  • Mr. A K Padhy, Executive Director, Commercial & MM, NMDC Limited, India, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Nirmalya Deb, Executive Editor, BigMint, India (Moderator)

Refreshment
13:30-14:45 IST

Networking Lunch


Pearl Ballroom
14:45-16:15 IST

Assessing India's Coking Coal Demand-Supply Outlook

This session will focus on exploring government policies and potential transformations in coking coal supplies to India.

  • Mr. Puneet Jagatramka, EVP Raw Materials & Opex, JSW , India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Neeraj Mittal, Chief General Manager, SAIL, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. DP Deshpande, , Individual India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Siddharth Sud, Physical Coal Trader, ITOCHU, Singapore (Panelist)
  • Mr. Nirmalya Deb, Executive Editor, BigMint, India (Moderator)

Pearl Ballroom
16:15-17:15 IST

Dynamic Transformations in the Indian Iron ore Pellet Market

This session will focus on Assessing technological advancements such as DR grade vs BF grade pellets and identifying opportunities for capacity expansion and future of Indian merchant pellet players.

  • Mr. Manish Kharbanda, President, Pellet Manufacturers Association of India (PMAI), India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Abhishek Agrawal, Executive Director, Godawari Power & Ispat Limited, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Priya Ranjan Prasad, Director - SteelMaking, Lloyds Metals & Energy, India (Panelist)
  • Kaushalendra Prasad, Director, Star Global, Dubai
  • Ms. Christi S Mathai, Business Analyst, Quesrow, India (Moderator)

Royal Ballroom
16:15-17:15 IST

Unlocking Potential: Mongolia-India Coking Coal Export Ventures

This session will delve into Analysis of Mongolia's coking coal reserves and their potential for meeting India's demand.

  • Ms. Javkhlan Ivanov, COO, Mongolian Stock Exchange, Mongolia (Speaker)
  • Mr. Nirmalya Deb, Executive Editor, BigMint, India (Moderator)

Pearl Ballroom
17:30-19:00 IST

Special Session by Ashutosh Rana

Actor | Poet | Author | Singer


Refreshment
19:00 IST

Cocktail & Networking Dinner


Pearl Ballroom
09:30-11:00 IST

Decarbonization: Paving the Path to a Sustainable Future

This session will focus on exploring innovative strategies and technologies to achieve decarbonization in the steel industry.

  • Ms. Aruna Sharma, Former Secretary Steel, Government of India, India (Session Chair)
  • Mr. GS Rathore, COO, JSW, India (Panelist)
  • Dr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, Sr. Director - Consulting Business Development & Service, India & South East Asia, Sphera, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Gunmeet Singh, Head of Ferrous Origination, Vale, Singapore (Speaker)
  • Ms. Daleen Lopez-Ruiz, Director Business Development and Membership, FutureCoal, United Kingdom (Key Speaker)
  • Mr. Nirmalya Deb, Executive Editor, BigMint, India (Moderator)

Pearl Ballroom
11:00-12:30 IST

Regulatory Framework and Policy Implications in the Indian Iron Ore Industry

This session will delve into mining regulations and government Policies on mineral exploration, status of NMI & creation of iron ore exchange.

  • Hon'ble Sanjay Lohiya, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines, India (Speaker)
  • Mr. Kapil Mantri, EVP - Corporate Stategy and M&A, JSPL, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Manish Mishra, Chief Corporate Affairs, Tata Steel, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. R.P. Gupta, Chairman, Shivom Minerals Ltd, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Anand Varma, AOR & Counsel, Supreme Court of India and Delhi High Court, APT Legal, India
  • Mr. Rajib Maitra, Partner, Deloitte, India (Moderator)

Royal Ballroom
11:00-12:30 IST

Exploring the Viability and Future Path of Metallurgical Coke in India

This session delve into addressing supply concerns, price viability issues and prospect of rising met coke imports.

  • Mr. DP Deshpande, , Individual India (Moderator) - TBA

Pearl Ballroom
12:30-13:30 IST

Price Outlook: Pricing Trends of Raw Material & Steel

This session will delve on the dynamic factors and market forces shaping the pricing trends of raw materials and steel.

  • Mr. Zain Nathani, Managing Director, Nathani Group of Companies, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Mohit Ratolikar, VP (Commercial) OPEX, JSW, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Abhijit Sur Roy Chowdhury, General Manager, India & Sub Continent Region, C&D Steel Intl, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Dhruv Goel, CEO, BigMint, India (Moderator)

Royal Ballroom
12:30-13:30 IST

Technology - Workshop

    How AI Can Revolutionise Raw Material Sales & Procurement?
  • Franz Dornbach, Head of Sales, Metalshub, Dusseldorf (Panelist)
  • Introducing Circulating Fluidised bed Coal Gasification
  • Varun Jindal, CEO, Dev Energy, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Nirmalya Deb, Executive Editor, BigMint, India (Moderator)

Refreshment
13:30-14:45 IST

Networking Lunch


Pearl Ballroom
14:45-16:00 IST

Trends and Challenges in Bulk Vessel Freight Markets

This session will have discussions on examination of current trends, impact of geopolitical factors and future projections for bulk vessel freight markets.

  • Mr. Sanjiv Bhargava, CEO, Bulk Marine, Hong Kong (Panelist)
  • Mr. Manish Gulati, Director Commercial, Interocean Shipping, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Rahul Sharan, Dy Director- Bulk Research, Drewry Shipping Consultants India, uk(Moderator)

Royal Ballroom
14:45-16:00 IST

Technology - Workshop

Iron Ore Beneficition for DRI & Pelletisation, Dry Benefication of Coal for DRI & power Plant Techno-Commercial advantages of Iron Ore Benefication and Dry Benefication of Coal.

  • Mr. Chiranjib Banerjee, Head Business Development, Hazemag allmineral India Pvt Limited (Panelist)

Pearl Ballroom
16:00-17:00 IST

Indian DRI Capacity Expansion and Potential Exports

Indian DRI capacity is expected to expand in the coming years, driven by increasing demand for steel in the country.This session will focus on the opportunities and challenges in this sector,as well as the strategies for Indian DRI producers to capitalize on the growing market demand.

  • Mr. Abhishek Tulsian, Director, Ashok Steel Industries, Nepal (Panelist)
  • Mr. Mridul Agarwal, Executive Director, Shakhambari Group/Shyam SEL (Gadodia), India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Madhur Gupta, Director, Lloyds Metals & Energy, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Swapnil Patil, Head - Iron ore & Sponge Iron, Tata International, India (Panelist)
  • Prateek Srivastava, General Manager, Steel, BigMint

Pearl Ballroom
17:00-18:00 IST

Will the government be successful in cutting thermal coal imports in the mid - term ? Prospects & Challenges

This session will focus on India's efforts towards reducing its reliance on thermal coal imports by improving domestic coal production.

  • Mr. Rajat Handa, Vice President - International Trade, Agarwal Coal, Singapore (Panelist)
  • Mr. Akhilesh Kumar, Senior Divisional Head Strategic Procurement and DRI Sales, Tata Steel Long Products Ltd, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Sabyasachi Mishra, Business Head, JSW International Tradecorp Pte Ltd , Singapore (Panelist)
  • Mr. Tushar Chakraborty, Director, Deloitte, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Nirmalya Deb, Executive Editor, BigMint, India (Panelist)

Royal Ballroom
17:00-18:00 IST

Changing Dynamics of Global Scrap Market and Import Opportunities for Indian Mills

This session will focus on the constantly evolving global scrap market driven by factors such as geo - political conditions, trade policies and environmental regulations.This presents new opportunities for Indian mills to import scrap from various sources around the world.

  • Mr. Yashraj Peety, Executive Director, SRJ Steel Pvt Ltd, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Rahul Gupta, Chief Steel Recycling Business, Tata SRB, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Amit Goel, VP & Head - RM Procurement, Jindal Stainless Ltd, India (Panelist)
  • Mr. Anshuman Swain, Research Analyst, BigMint, India (Panelist)

Refreshment
18:30 IST

Networking Dinner



Esteemed Speakers

Shri Nagendra Nath Sinha

Former Secretary
Ministry of Steel
Govt of India

Shri Anand Prasad

Project Advisor
Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India

Shri Sanjay Lohiya

Additional Secretary-Ministry of Mines
Govt of India

A K Padhy

Former Executive Director - Commercial & MM
NMDC Limited, India

Abhijit Sur Roy Chowdhury

General Manager, India & Sub-Continent Region
C & D Steel International, India

Abhishek Agrawal

Executive Director
Godawari Power & Ispat Limited, India

Abhishek Tulsian

Executive Director
Ashok Steel Industries Pvt.Ltd.

Akhilesh Kumar

Sr. Divisional Head (Strategic Procurement & DRI Sales)
Tata Steel Long Products Limited

Amita Khurana

Group Chief- Raw Materials Procurement
Tata Steel, India

Anand Varma

AOR & Counsel
Supreme Court of India and Delhi High Court

Aruna Sharma

Former Secretary Steel
Govt. of India

Abhijeet Mahanta

Director
Recycle Metal & Commodities, India

Amit Goel

GM-Ferrous Procurement
Jindal Stainless Ltd, India

Anil Nachrani

President
CGSIMA India

Chiranjib Banerjee

Head Business Development
Hazemag allmineral India Pvt Limited

Daleen Lopez-Ruiz

Director Business Development and Membership
FutureCoal South Africa

Deependra Kashiva

Director General
SIMA, India

D P Deshpande

Strategic Advisor
Consultant India

Gajraj Singh Rathore

Whole Time Director & Chief Operating Offcer
JSW Steel Ltd, India

Gunmeet Singh

Head of Ferrous Origination
Vale, Singapore

Hrishikesh Kamat

Chief Procurement Officer
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel, India

Kapil Mantri

EVP & Head Corporate Strategy & M & A
Jindal Steel & Power (JSP), India

Kaushalendra Prasad

Director
Star Global, Dubai

Manish Gulati

Director
Commercial Interocean Shipping, India

Manish Kharbanda

President
PMAI India

Manish Mishra

Chief Corporate Affairs
Tata Steel, India

Mridul Agarwal

Executive Director
Shakambhari Group

Madhur Gupta

Executive Director
Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd India

Mohit Ratolikar

VP(Commercial) OPEX
JSW Steel Limited, India

Neeraj Mittal

Chief General Manager
Steel Authority of India Limited

Nirmalya Deb

Executive Editor
BigMint, India

Nishtha Mukerjee

General Manager - Operations
BigMint, India

Priya Ranjan Prasad

Director - Steel Making
Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd, India

Puneet Jagatramka

EVP - Raw Materials
Opex JSW Steel, India

Rajesh Gupta

Managing Director
Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd, India

Rajat Handa

Vice President
International trade Agarwal coal corp Singapore pte ltd

Rahul Sharan

Dy Director- Bulk Research
Drewry Shipping Consultants India

Rahul Gupta

Chief, Steel Recycling Business
Tata Steel Limited, India

Rajib Maitra

Partner
Deloitte, India

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Singh

Sr. Director - Consulting Business Development & Service India
South East Asia, Sphera, India

R P Gupta

Chairman
Shivom Minerals

Sachin Shetty

Managing Partner
Quesrow Consulting, India

Sabyasachi Mishra

Business Head
JSW International Tradecorp Pte Ltd, Singapore

Siddharth Sud

Physical Coal Trader
ITOCHU, Singapore

Captain Sanjiv Bhargava

CEO
Bulk Marine Ltd. Hong Kong

Franz Dornbach

Head of Sales
Metalshub, Dusseldorf

Swapnil Patil

Head Iron ore and Sponge Iron trading(Minerals)
Tata International Limited, India

Tushar Chakraborty

Director
Deloitte, India

Varun Jindal

CEO
Dev Energy India

Vishwanath Suresh

Director(Commercial)
NMDC Ltd & NMDC Steel Ltd, India

Yashraj Petty

Executive Director
SRJ Petty Steel Pvt ltd

Zain Nathani

Managing Director
Nathani Group of Companies

Javkhlan Ivanov

COO
Mongolian Stock Exchange, Mongolia

Anshuman Swain

Research Analyst
BigMint, India

Christi S Mathai

Business Analyst
Quesrow, India

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