Vizag Steel, formally known as Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (RINL), is a public steel producer situated in Visakhapatnam, India. It operates the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, which was India’s first shore-based integrated steel plant, showcasing state-of-the-art technology. This plant, established in 1982, primarily focuses on the production of value-added steel. During the financial year 2021-2022, it produced 5.773 million tonnes of hot metal, 5.272 million tonnes of crude steel, and 5.138 million tonnes of saleable steel12.
Vizag Steel is recognized for its high-quality products, particularly in the domain of long steel products, which cater to a variety of industrial sectors. Being a Navaratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, it holds a significant position in the Indian steel industry. The brand is synonymous with quality and customer satisfaction, marking a strong presence in the market with its long products range34.
Additionally, Vizag Steel operates as a central public sector undertaking under the ownership of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, affirming its public sector identity and alignment with national industrial goals5.