16^th April, 2025:  The Godrej Enterprises Group’s Security Solutions Business continues to empower customers with certified, superior security solutions, demonstrating its unwavering dedication to consumer awareness. As security needs evolve, trust and reliability have become more important than ever. Certified products not only protect consumers but also strengthen confidence in the security solutions they rely on. By adhering to stringent certification standards such as BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) and ISO, the brand continues to set industry benchmarks, enabling consumers to make informed decisions with assurance.

Mr. Pushkar Gokhale, Executive Vice President and Business Head of the Security Solutions Business of Godrej Enterprises Group, emphasized the role of certification in consumer protection, stating, “In today’s evolving security landscape, ensuring that consumers receive certified, reliable, and high-quality products is crucial. BIS and ISO certifications serve as key benchmarks, reinforcing our steadfast pursuit of excellence.  The Quality Control Order that mandates Safe manufacturers to sell only Certified Safes is a great step towards encouraging only Certified products only  (QCO). This reulation empowers jewelers community to access high quality Safes from all suppliers with we leading this initiative. we go beyond compliance, advocating for higher industry standards and raising awareness about the significance of certified security solutions. We truly believe that an informed consumer is an empowered consumer, and our goal is to enable them to make choices that provide both assurance and peace of mind. We have been instrumental in being thought leaders by actively educating Jewellers Pan India about the importance of buying only Certified Safes through press conferences in Jewellery hubs like Jaipur, Surat, Lucknow, Kolhapur and more. Our efforts have been extended beyond compliance—we continue to actively educate  Jewellers about the value of certified products, enabling them to make informed decisions.

 The Security Solutions Business of Godrej Enterprises Group has consistently led industry advancements, setting new benchmarks for product reliability. Its newly launched Defender Aurum Pro Royal – India’s first Class E BIS-certified Safe  and other security solutions serve a wide range of users, from Jewellers , BFSI and institutional sectors to households alike, ensuring that both businesses and individuals benefit from trusted security solutions. This growing adoption of certified products underscores the increasing demand for security solutions that offer not just protection but also confidence and peace of mind.

With the rapid expansion of smart home technology, security solutions are becoming an integral part of modern living. Currently, smart home penetration stands at approximately 10 percent, with projections indicating growth to 20–25 percent by 2030. This upward trend highlights the growing need for certified security solutions that align with evolving consumer expectations.

By actively engaging with industry stakeholders and maintaining global quality standards, the Security Solutions Business of Godrej Enterprises Group remains dedicated to reinforcing consumer trust through transparency, innovation, and an unwavering focus on reliability.

By-Dr. Ranajit Kar, Consultant- Radiation Oncologist, HCG Cancer Centre, Cuttack

If you love indulging in food and drinks while they’re still steaming hot, you might want to reconsider whether that habit could be impacting your long-term health. Many people enjoy consuming piping hot tea, coffee, soups, or other dishes straight off the stove, but could this seemingly harmless preference actually increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer? Know the potential link between regularly consuming hot food and drinks and the risk of esophageal cancer, as well as some tips on how to enjoy your meals safely.

The Impact of Temperature on the Esophagus

The tissues of your esophagus are delicate, and consuming food or beverages that are too hot can cause them to become irritated. Every time something excessively hot touches the lining of the esophagus, it can cause minor burns or discomfort, leading to inflammation. While a single instance of consuming hot food likely won’t cause harm, repeated exposure to high temperatures could lead to chronic irritation. Over time, this could potentially contribute to long-term damage to the esophagus.

Just like how hot substances can cause burns on your skin, the sensitive lining of your esophagus can also suffer from heat damage. If this happens frequently, the body’s natural repair process could lead to abnormal cell growth or changes that, in extreme cases, may lead to conditions like Barrett’s esophagus, a condition that can increase the risk of esophageal cancer.

Other Contributing Factors

Esophageal cancer doesn’t arise from just one factor. It’s a complex disease influenced by several lifestyle choices. While hot food may contribute, there are other significant risk factors that play a bigger role in the development of esophageal cancer, such as:

• Smoking: Smoking is one of the most significant risk factors for esophageal cancer, especially squamous cell carcinoma, which is commonly linked to tobacco use.
• Heavy drinking: Excessive alcohol consumption is another major factor that raises the risk, especially when combined with smoking.
• Acid reflux (GERD): Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) causes stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus, potentially leading to long-term damage and an increased risk of cancer.
• Obesity: Carrying excess weight can increase the likelihood of developing GERD, which, in turn, can damage the esophagus over time.
• Poor diet: A diet lacking in fruits, vegetables, and fiber and rich in processed foods and red meat may also contribute to higher cancer risks.

How Can You Enjoy Hot Food Safely?

While consuming hot food and drinks is a part of many people’s daily routine, it’s important to approach it in moderation. Here are some practical tips to help you reduce the risk of irritation and keep your esophagus safe while enjoying your meals:

1. Let Your Food Cool Down: If you’re used to eating food straight from the oven or stove, try letting it cool a bit before digging in. Foods that are just hot enough to enjoy without causing discomfort are much safer for your esophagus.
2. Check the Temperature: If you’re drinking tea, coffee, or any hot beverage, ensure it’s not too hot to drink. A temperature around 60°C (140°F) or lower is generally considered safer. If you’re unsure, wait a few minutes before drinking.
3. Incorporate More Cool or Room-Temperature Foods: While there’s nothing wrong with the occasional hot meal, mixing in cooler or room-temperature foods can give your esophagus a break from the heat. Think salads, smoothies, or chilled dishes that are easier on your body.
4. Reduce Other Risk Factors: Hot food and drink isn’t the only thing that affects esophageal health. Reducing smoking and alcohol consumption, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing GERD can all play a role in minimizing your overall risk.
5. Mind the Portions: Large portions of hot food or drinks are more likely to cause discomfort. Eating smaller, more manageable portions can help prevent overloading your system and minimize potential irritation.

Loving your hot tea, coffee, or soup doesn’t necessarily mean you’re on a direct path to esophageal cancer, but regular exposure to food and drinks at extreme temperatures could lead to irritation over time. Chronic irritation to the esophagus may increase the chances of developing conditions that could ultimately contribute to cancer.

By allowing your food and drinks to cool to a safe temperature and keeping an eye on other lifestyle factors, you can continue enjoying your meals while protecting your health. Maintaining a balanced approach to eating and drinking where moderation and variety take center stage can go a long way in reducing your overall risk.

Bengaluru, April 16, 2025: As the country braces for summer, Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, is back with the 7th edition of Super Cooling Days, an annual sale event that gives customers access to a wide range of cooling appliances at affordable prices. Scheduled from April 16 to April 24, 2025, it brings together top appliance brands, exciting deals, and a seamless shopping experience, making it the perfect opportunity for consumers to upgrade their essential cooling appliances this season.

Flipkart Super Cooling Days is designed to meet the diverse needs and budgets of consumers amid the rising demand for cooling appliances across India, offering a combination of quality, choice, and value. During the sale, customers can choose from a variety of affordable financing options such as no-cost EMI, pre-approved offers from leading banks, and Supercoin redemptions. Additionally, customers can take advantage of the Exchange Program, which offers benefits of up to ₹8,000/- on select purchases, making it even more rewarding to upgrade their appliances this season. Flipkart’s service arm, Jeeves, will ensure a hassle-free experience from purchase to use by providing convenient, reliable, and cost-effective after-sales services, including installations performed by trained technicians.

Air Conditioners: Customers can expect exciting deals with offers of up to 55% off on top-rated models from leading brands like Voltas, LG and Blue Star.

Air Coolers: Flipkart offers a wide range of air coolers, including personal, desert, and tower models from top brands like Bajaj, Kenstar and Hindware.

Refrigerators: Refrigerators are a year-round essential, and during Super Cooling Days, customers can upgrade their kitchens with the latest models at great prices with brands offering up to 60% off.

To ensure a seamless and trusted shopping experience, leading brands such as Samsung, Whirlpool, and Haier are offering extended 5-year comprehensive warranties, reinforcing customer confidence in both product quality and after-sales support. To make the shopping experience more immersive and enjoyable, Flipkart will offer an on-demand video assistance feature, where expert agents will guide them throughout their purchase journey.

Mumbai, April 16, 2025: RIR Power Electronics Limited, a leading manufacturer of high-power semiconductor devices and equipment announced the appointment of Perry Schugart as Global Marketing and Business Development Executive.

Mr. Schugart brings decades of experience in driving growth strategies, maximizing profitability and building sustainable competitive advantages across SMEs and Global 500 companies. His career is marked by remarkable achievements, including driving consistent revenue growth, achieving higher product margins and securing orders valued at over $500 million.

Perry Schugart

Commenting on the appointment, Dr. Harshad Mehta, Founder & Promoter of RIR Power Electronics Limited said, “Perry’s proven expertise in marketing and business development of over 20 years in semiconductor and power electronics will be instrumental in driving our global growth strategy. His dynamic leadership style and global network aligns perfectly with RIR’s vision to expand its footprint in the power semiconductor industry.”

 On this occasion, Perry Schugart said, “I am honored to join RIR Power Electronics at such an exciting time in its journey. I look forward to leveraging my experience and network to drive innovative marketing strategies and accelerate business development globally.”

 Prior to joining RIR Power Electronics Limited, Perry led marketing and business development activities for Microchip Technology’s Silicon Carbide (SiC) business unit, where he significantly enhanced brand visibility and market positioning. He has also held senior leadership roles at Silicon Power Corporation, Inficon, ABB and American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC), where his innovative approaches consistently delivered exceptional growth and market expansion.

BANGALORE, April 16, 2025 – Kyndryl (NYSE:KD), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, today announced the launch of a Data Transformation Suite for SAP Solutions to help customers speed and streamline their migration to SAP S/4HANA Cloud.

Kyndryl’s suite of data transformation solutions delivers full SAP S/4HANA modernization lifecycle support without the need for third-party tools, expedites project timelines and minimizes the risk of data loss or corruption. The suite will be enabled by Kyndryl Consult services and is fine-tuned to quickly adapt to customer requirements.

The Kyndryl Data Transformation Suite for SAP Solutions provides further value to customers through potential cost savings from the automation of the full migration lifecycle, including data profiling, migration blueprinting and analysis, transformation, validation, and reducing complexity, while addressing risks of operational disruption and the need for manual set-up.

“The Kyndryl Data Transformation Suite for SAP Solutions was essential to the success of our own IT transformation in less than 18 months, and I’m excited for customers to reap its benefits,” said Michael Bradshaw, Kyndryl’s Global Applications, Data and AI Practice Leader. “I am confident that by combining this solution with our Kyndryl Consult expertise and data and application services, we can not only accelerate customers’ migrations, but also establish a new standard for SAP S/4HANA Cloud transformation projects.”

Since establishing an alliance with SAP in November 2021, Kyndryl has strengthened its partnership to include its designation as RISE with SAP delivery partner and the expansion of the SAP Business Transformation Center – both of which accelerate customers’ IT and business transformation projects and simplify their cloud transformations. By adding the Data Transformation Suite for SAP Solutions, Kyndryl further expands its ability to streamline customers’ migration to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, especially in complex transformation scenarios like mergers, divestments, multiple heterogeneous data sources and multi-level data transformations.

Visit the Kyndryl and SAP Alliance page for more information.

16-April-2025, Goa: Expanding its footprint in Goa, Air India Express has launched operations from Manohar International Airport (GOX) in North Goa, complementing its existing services at Goa International Airport (GOI). With operations now from both airports, the airline will operate over 115 weekly flights from Goa—including 75 from GOI and over 40 from GOX—offering travellers enhanced flexibility and improved access to North Goa, renowned for its pristine beaches, vibrant nightlife, bustling markets, and rich cultural heritage.

Effective April 15, 2025, Air India Express launched new services connecting North Goa with Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, and Indore, further strengthening domestic connectivity to the region. The airline now operates twice-daily flights to Delhi, daily flights to Bengaluru and Indore, and flights to Chennai on all days except Wednesdays. Services on the Hyderabad–North Goa route will commence on May 3, 2025. Expanding its international footprint from North Goa, Air India Express will also launch direct flights to Kuwait starting May 3, followed by services to Abu Dhabi from May 5, 2025.

To mark the commencement of Air India Express operations from North Goa, the airline and the airport operator hosted a celebratory event at Manohar International Airport. The event was attended by Siddhartha Butalia, Chief Marketing Officer, Air India Express; Shashi Chetia, Vice President – Network Planning, Air India Express; and Anand Ramachandran, Deputy CEO, Manohar International Airport, along with key airport stakeholders including representatives from CISF, Customs, and other operational partners. As part of the celebrations, a ceremonial boarding pass was presented to the first guest of the inaugural flight.

Schedule Effective 15th April 2025 (All timings are local)
Departure	Arrival	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Frequency
MOPA, North Goa	Delhi	14:45; 21:15	17:20; 23:50	2X Daily
Delhi	MOPA, North Goa	07:10; 18:10	09:45; 20:45	2X Daily
MOPA, North Goa	Indore	10:15	11:50	Daily
Indore	MOPA, North Goa	12:20	13:55	Daily
Bengaluru	MOPA, North Goa	06:25	07:45	Daily
MOPA, North Goa	Bengaluru	08:15	09:35	Daily
Chennai	MOPA, North Goa	16:40	18:20	Daily except Wednesday
MOPA, North Goa	Chennai	18:55	20:35	Daily except Wednesday
Schedule Effective 3rd May 2025 (All timings are local)
Hyderabad	MOPA, North Goa	14:35	16:00	Saturday
MOPA, North Goa	Kuwait	18:05	20:05	Saturday
Kuwait	MOPA, North Goa	21:05	04:05	Saturday
Schedule Effective 4th May 2025 (All timings are local)
MOPA, North Goa	Hyderabad	07:00	08:25	Sunday
Schedule Effective 5th May 2025 (All timings are local)
Hyderabad	MOPA, North Goa	10:25	11:50	Mon, Tue
MOPA, North Goa	Hyderabad	23:20	00:45	Mon, Tue
MOPA, North Goa	Abu Dhabi	13:15	15:20	Mon, Tue
Abu Dhabi	MOPA, North Goa	16:20	21:20	Mon, Tue
Schedule Effective 8th May 2025 (All timings are local)
Hyderabad	MOPA, North Goa	13:15	14:40	Thursday
MOPA, North Goa	Kuwait	16:40	18:40	Thursday
Kuwait	MOPA, North Goa	19:40	02:40	Thursday
Schedule Effective 9th May 2025 (All timings are local)
MOPA, North Goa	Hyderabad	04:40	06:05	Friday

Air India Express currently operates over 75 weekly flights from Goa International Airport (GOI), connecting key domestic destinations, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hindon, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Surat. alongside international services to Dubai. Complementing the extensive network, the airline’s ‘Xpress Holidays’ platform offers curated travel experiences, providing travellers with end-to-end packages that include flights, accommodation, transport, and immersive local experiences.

Air India Express became the first and only airline to operate from two airports in the National Capital Region, with the launch of services from Hindon, Ghaziabad, part of the National Capital Region. In addition to direct flights to Goa, the airline connects Hindon to Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Varanasi.

With a rapidly growing fleet, Air India Express recently welcomed its 100th aircraft, doubling its capacity in just two years. The airline operates over 500 daily flights across 55 destinations spanning India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

From Abu Dhabi: Air India Express operates 60 weekly flights from Abu Dhabi connecting directly to nine domestic destinations Bengaluru, Kannur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Mumbai, North Goa, Thiruvananthapuram, and Tiruchirappalli. The airline also offers convenient one-stop itineraries connecting Abu Dhabi to 23 destinations in India: Amritsar, Ayodhya, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hindon, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kathmandu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Pune, Ranchi, Srinagar, Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) Surat, and Varanasi.

From Bengaluru: Air India Express operates more than 460 weekly flights from Bengaluru connecting directly to 31 domestic destinations: Amritsar, Ayodhya, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hindon, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kannur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Mumbai, North Goa, Patna, Pune, Ranchi, Srinagar, Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Varanasi, and Visakhapatnam and two international destinations including Abu Dhabi and Dammam. The airline also offers convenient one-stop itineraries connecting Bengaluru to six domestic destinations including Agartala, Dibrugarh, Dimapur, Imphal, Jammu, and Vijayawada and 14 international destinations including AI Ain, Bahrain, Bangkok, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait, Muscat, Phuket, Ra al Khaimah, Riyadh, Salalah, Sharjah, and Singapore.

From Chennai: Air India Express operates over 130 weekly flights from Chennai connecting directly to 18 domestic destinations: Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Goa, Guwahati, Hindon, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mangaluru, North Goa, Patna, Pune, Sri Vijaya Puram, Surat, Tiruchirappalli, and Varanasi and four international destinations including Dammam, Kuwait, Muscat, and Singapore. The airline also offers one-stop itineraries connecting Chennai to 17 domestic destinations including Agartala, Amritsar, Ayodhya, Delhi, Dibrugarh, Dimapur, Gwalior, Imphal, Indore, Jammu, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai, Ranchi, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam and nine international destinations including Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Bangkok, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Phuket, Riyadh, and Sharjah.

From Delhi: Air India Express operates 350 weekly flights from Delhi connecting directly to 21 domestic destinations including Amritsar, Ayodhya, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Goa, Guwahati, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Mumbai, North Goa, Patna, Pune, Ranchi, Srinagar, Surat, and Varanasi and four international destinations: Bahrain, Dammam, Muscat, and Sharjah. Additionally, the airline provides one-stop connectivity to 12 domestic destinations: Agartala, Chennai, Dibrugarh, Dimapur, Hyderabad, Imphal, Kannur, Kozhikode, Sri Vijaya Puram Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, and Visakhapatnam and nine international destinations: Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait, Ras al Khaimah, and Salalah.

From Hyderabad: Air India Express operates more than 250 weekly flights from Hyderabad connecting directly to 25 domestic destinations including Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Indore, Jaipur, Kannur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mangaluru, North Goa, Patna, Pune, Ranchi, Srinagar, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and three international destinations: Jeddah, Phuket, and Riyadh . Additionally, the airline provides one-stop connectivity to 12 domestic destinations: Agartala, Amritsar, Ayodhya, Dibrugarh, Dimapur, Gwalior, Hindon, Imphal, Jammu, Mumbai, Sri Vijaya Puram, and Tiruchirappalli and 12 international destinations: Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Bangkok, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait, Muscat, Salalah, Sharjah, and Singapore.

From Indore: Air India Express operates 55 weekly flights from Indore connecting directly to six domestic destinations including Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, North Goa, and Pune and internationally to Sharjah. Additionally, the airline provides one-stop connectivity to 24 domestic destinations: Amritsar, Ayodhya, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Goa, Guwahati, Hindon, Jammu, Kannur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Patna, Ranchi, Srinagar, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Varanasi, and Visakhapatnam and six international destinations: Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dammam, Jeddah, Kuwait, Muscat, and Phuket.

From Kuwait: Air India Express operates more than 20 weekly flights from Kuwait connecting directly to seven destinations in India, including Chennai, Kannur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, North Goa, and Tiruchirappalli. Additionally, the airline provides one-stop connectivity to 14 one-stop domestic destinations: Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Guwahati, Hindon, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Patna, Port Blair, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, and Varanasi.

From South Goa (GOI): Air India Express operates 75 weekly flights from Goa connecting directly to eight domestic destinations including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hindon, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Surat and internationally to Dubai. Additionally, the airline provides one-stop connectivity to 22 domestic destinations: Amritsar, Ayodhya, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Gwalior, Indore, Jaipur, Kannur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Patna, Pune, Ranchi, Srinagar, Sri Vijaya Puram, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Varanasi, and Visakhapatnam, and eight international destinations: Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dammam, Muscat, Sharjah, and Singapore.

Gurugram, 16 April 2025 – Elevating its legacy of luxury and excellence, The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences is thrilled to announce the Junior Golf Cup 2025, an exciting golf tournament set to take place on Saturday, 19th April 2025, at the prestigious The Leela Golf Greens. This tournament praises the skill and sportsmanship of young golfers, offering an unforgettable experience on a world-class course.

The Leela Golf Greens, known for its meticulously designed layout and lush surroundings, is the immaculate backdrop for a spirited competition. The event invites young golfing enthusiasts to showcase their talent and determination while enjoying the sophisticated ambiance of The Leela Ambience Gurugram.

The Junior Golf Cup 2025 will commence with registration at 1:00 PM, followed by a simultaneous start at 2:00 PM. With an entry fee of INR 4,000, participants gain access to a premium golfing experience, including top-notch facilities and a welcoming atmosphere for families and supporters. Parents and outside caddies are also encouraged to join, enhancing the inclusive spirit of the event.

This highly anticipated tournament aims to inspire the next generation of golfers and spotlight rising stars in the sport. Come and witness the future of golf unfold in the elegant setting of The Leela Golf Greens.

Hyderabad, April 16, 2025 — As a mark of respect and tribute to the “Vanajeevi” Padma Shri awardee Shri Daripalli Ramaiah, who dedicated his life to afforestation, Brihaspathi Technologies Limited, India’s leading provider of AI surveillance and e-security systems, organized a massive tree plantation drive in Velijerla village near Shadnagar.

The initiative saw enthusiastic participation from over 100 employees of Brihaspathi Technologies along with local farmers. Together, they planted over 600 saplings, continuing Ramaiah Garu’s green legacy and spreading his message of environmental stewardship.

To encourage environmental responsibility and recognize individual efforts, the company also awarded gifts and cash prizes to employees who performed exceptionally during the drive.

Mr. Rajasekhar Papolu, Managing Director of Brihaspathi Technologies Limited , expressed heartfelt condolences on the passing of Shri Ramaiah and shared “We believe that planting and nurturing trees is a responsibility every citizen must embrace. Only by protecting the saplings we plant can we ensure a greener planet. Inspired by the noble work of Padma Shri Daripalli Ramaiah Garu, our team planted trees not only as a tribute to his soul but also to spread awareness and love for Such green initiatives also help reduce work-related stress and deepen our connection with nature.”

Brihaspathi Technologies continues to uphold its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, with this green initiative being a part of their ongoing mission to create a positive environmental impact.

April 16, 2025 Mumbai: Nagarnar Steel Limited (NSL) achieved historic operational milestones on 13th & 14th April, 2025, delivering record-breaking production across all major units – highlighting both the plant’s process excellence and its growing strength in India’s steel sector.

In a significant achievement on 13th April, 2025, NSL’s Blast Furnace achieved a landmark production of 10,169 tonnes of hot metal in a single day, surpassing its designed maximum capacity and reaching a production of 2.26 tonnes/m³/day. Commissioned in August 2023, the furnace has a useful volume of 4,506 cubic metres and was originally designed for an average hot metal production of 9,500 TPD, with a rated peak of 9,900 TPD and a design of 2.2 tonnes/m³/day. Achieving this kind of performance in such a short period, highlights the technical excellence and operational discipline embedded in NSL’s processes.

In another record-breaking performance by NSL on 14th April 2025, the Sinter Plant registered its highest-ever daily production of 12,385 tonnes, the Hot Strip Mill reached a new benchmark with 8,260 tonnes of HR Coil production and the Steel Melting Shop achieved an impressive output of 47 heats and 8,600 tonnes of liquid steel in a single day, among many other achievements. These results come at a time when NSL has already been exceeding its rated performance levels, signalling its rising trajectory since commissioning.

These historic performances by NSL marks a defining moment in our journey as a steel producer. Surpassing design capacities within months of commissioning demonstrates the extraordinary capabilities of our engineering, operations and skilled teams. These achievements represent a bold statement of NSL’s readiness to take its place among India’s leading steelmakers,” said Shri Amitava Mukherjee, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), NMDC Steel.

Record Production Achievements on 14th April, 2025 by NSL:

Unit	Record Type	New Production Record on 14th April , 2025
Sinter Plant	Day Production	12,385 tonnes of Sinter
Steel Melting Shop	Day Production	47 Heats Tapped and  8,600 tonnes of Liquid Steel
Thin Slab Caster	Day Production	8,477 tonnes of Crude Steel
Hot Strip Mill	Day Production	8,260 tonnes of HR Coil

In line with our commitment to sustainable and cost-effective operations, NSL’s blast furnace is equipped with an advanced Pulverised Coal Injection (PCI) system designed to inject 150 kg of coal per tonne of hot metal (kg/THM). Notably, our operations team has already achieved and stabilized injection rates beyond the design threshold, optimizing fuel efficiency and reducing dependency on coke, a significant step toward greener steel production.

Overcoming delays and logistical hurdles, the team demonstrated exceptional planning, execution, and operational control to not only stabilize the plant but elevate it to a forward-looking steel producer in India’s steel sector within months of commissioning.

NSL remains focused on pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in steel production. With each milestone, the company is reinforcing its commitment to world- class manufacturing, national self-reliance, and sustainable progress.