Steel Exchange India Limited has received a five-year renewal of approval from the Military Engineer Services (MES) under the Ministry of Defence. This approval allows the company to continue supplying its TMT steel bars for government and defence infrastructure projects.
The approval covers TMT bars of Fe 500D and Fe 500D HCRM grades in sizes ranging from 8 mm to 32 mm. These products are manufactured at the company’s integrated steel plant in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, using TEMPCORE technology.
MES approvals are granted only to manufacturers that meet strict quality standards, technical checks, and inspection requirements.
The renewal shows the company’s continued focus on maintaining high product quality and following strict manufacturing processes.
The approval also requires ongoing compliance with IS 1786:2008 standards and regular inspections by MES authorities.
With this renewal, the company will remain eligible to participate in MES projects. This strengthens its presence in government and institutional infrastructure segments, which have high entry barriers and strict vendor requirements.
The management stated that the renewal reflects the company’s consistent quality and disciplined execution, which are essential for institutional supply.
Steel Exchange India Limited (SEIL), part of the Vizag Profiles Group, was founded in 1999. The company manufactures TMT rebars under the brand SIMHADRI TMT.
It operates an integrated steel plant and power unit in Vizianagaram near Visakhapatnam. The facility includes sponge iron, billet production, rolling mills, and power generation, enabling full integration of long steel production.
The company supplies steel to the Armed Forces and major infrastructure projects and is known for its reliability and quality. It is also expanding into specialty steel production under the PLI scheme to support import substitution and align with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
The five-year MES approval renewal strengthens Steel Exchange India’s credibility and long-term opportunities in defence and government infrastructure projects while supporting its growth in value-added steel products.
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Published on: May 6, 2026, 12:55 PM IST
Kusum Kumari
Kusum Kumari is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience in simplifying financial market concepts. Currently crafting insightful content at Angel One, She specialise in breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand pieces, blending expertise in market fundamentals and technical analysis.
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