April 2026 Issue - From the Desk
As April 2026 unfolds, a clear narrative is emerging across the global steel landscape—while much of the world grapples with stagnation and uncertainty, India continues to stand out as the primary engine of growth. In an industry increasingly shaped by slowing demand in mature economies, geopolitical disruptions, and the transition toward greener production, India’s trajectory offers both contrast and opportunity.
Recent global outlooks indicate that steel demand growth remains uneven. Several advanced economies are witnessing muted consumption due to… …
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Steel & Metallurgy, established in 1998, is a leading monthly publication dedicated to the global and Indian steel and metallurgical industry. It covers a wide spectrum of sectors including integrated and secondary steel production, casting, rolling, re-rolling, mining, and related equipment and services. The magazine collaborates with key industry bodies like the Ministry of Steel, World Steel Association, and others to promote steel consumption and development.
Over the past 27 years, it has also organized numerous impactful seminars and conferences across India and Southeast Asia.
Interview - Fabiola Fernandez
“LEADERSHIP BEHIND THE STRATEGY: An Interview with SMS Management Team”An Interview with CFO and Member of the Managing Board of SMS group.
In an exclusive dialogue with Nirmalya Mukherjee, Editor-in-Chief of Steel & Metallurgy, we host Ms. Fabíola Fernandez, CFO and Member of the Managing Board of SMS group. The interview took place during her visit to Gujarat for the landmark inauguration of the SMS India state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sanand, Ahmedabad, on January 21, 2026. This new 80,000-square-meter site represents a strategic expansion for the SMS group, designed to complement their existing plant in Bhubaneswar, which has… …
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April 2025 – FORGING AHEAD: INDIA’S STEEL SECTOR DEFIES GLOBAL HEADWINDS
As we close the books on FY 2024–25, India’s steel industry has once again demonstrated its strength—not just in numbers, but in narrative. At a time when traditional steel strongholds like the European Union are grappling with idle capacities, high production costs, and uncertain demand, India has carved out a compelling story of resilience and upward momentum.