Schedule

Registration

Registration

Session 01 | Inaugural Insights: India's Steel Industry Expansion and Changing Trade Dynamics

This curtain-raiser will provide an overview of India's current steel capacity and expansion plans in crude steel, pellets, and DRI, focusing on trade dynamics. It will highlight Northern India, particularly Punjab, in terms of steel industry growth and changing raw material needs.

Esteemed Speakers:

• Guest of Honour - Dr. Aruna Sharma, Former Secretary, Steel, Ministry of Steel, Govt. of India
• Guest of Honour - DPS Kharbanda, IAS CEO, Invest Punjab, Govt. of Punjab, Chandigarh
• Mr. Vinod Vashisht, President, AISRA
• Mr. Yogesh Mandhani, President, AIIFA
• Mr. Sudhir Goyal, Managing Director, Madhav KRG Group
  
   

Session 02 | Evolution of Raw Material Requirements by 2030: DRI & Scrap

How are mills in North India currently sourcing raw materials, and how will this change by 2030? What is the outlook on shifting raw material preferences? Will regional markets transition from ferrous scrap to DRI?

Esteemed Speakers:

• Dr. Aruna Sharma Former Secretary Steel, Ministry of Steel, Govt. of India
• Ekjot Singh Chawla, Director, Arora Iron & Steel Rolling Mills Pvt. Ltd
• Mr. Pankaj Khetan, Managing Director, Sponge Sales India (P) Ltd.
• Mr. Chandra Shekhar Choudhary, Director Indicaa, Group Ltd
• Mr. Vivek Prasad, Head Partnerships & Supply Chain, Steel Recycling Business, Tata Steel Ltd
• Ms. Christi S Mathai, Business Analyst, Quesrow Consulting

Refreshment

Networking Lunch

Session 03 | Why Invest in Punjab? Long-Term Demand Prospects in the Steel Sector (Longs & Flats)

• What are the emerging investment opportunities in Punjab, and how can they drive long-term growth in the metals industry?
• How are new energy and transportation applications influencing demand for flat steel?
• How can India boost steel intensity in construction and infrastructure?

Esteemed Speakers:

• Mr. DPS Kharbanda, IAS CEO, Invest Punjab, Govt. of Punjab., Chandigarh
• Mr. Ramaswamy Visweswaran, Managing Director, Arjas Modern Steel Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru
• Mr. Lokesh Jain, Managing Director, TK Steel Rolling Mills Pvt. Ltd., Ludhiana
• Mr. Jacob Chacko, Chief General Manager - (Sales - ITD), SAIL
• Mr. Raminder Pal Singh, Managing Director, Arora Iron & Steel Pvt Ltd, Ludhiana

Refreshment

Networking Tea

Session 04 | Price Indexing: Exploring Global Best Practices and the Indian Scenario

• What are the global dynamics of commodity pricing, and how are prices and indexing set according to IOSCO standards?
• To what extent has India adopted these guidelines for transparency and market information?
• How are domestic prices determined, and is merchant billet trade declining?

Esteemed Speakers:

• Mr. Preetesh Manvi, Assistant VP, Raw Material Purchase, Vardhaman Special Steel Ltd.
• Mr. Sudhir Goyal, Managing Director, Madhav KRG Group, Mandi
• Mr. Giriraj Soni, Partner, Sarda & Pareek LLP
• Ms Christi S Mathai, Business Analyst, Quesrow Consulting, Raipur

Session 05 | Master class – Techno-economics of Induction Furnace Melting Practices with Reference to Cost Optimisation

This technical session will be a master class on best melting practices in the IF, focusing on P-DRI's potential for improving eciency and cost optimization. Case studies from mills across the country will highlight best practices in steel melting and cost management

Esteemed Speakers:

• Mr. Vivek Agrawal COO Godawari Power and Ispat Ltd (GPIL)
• Mr. T.V. Vignesh Babu Director, Insertec Refractory Solutions India Pvt Ltd.,
• Mr. Deepak Gaur, Executive Director, Shyam Sel & Power Ltd.

Refreshment

Cocktail & Networking Gala Dinner