New Delhi, Apr 5 (TNT): Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has played a key role in the commissioning of INS Taragiri, the fourth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigates, which was commissioned into the Indian Navy by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Visakhapatnam on Friday.
The warship has been constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited using approximately 4,000 tonnes of special grade steel plates supplied entirely by SAIL.
The specialised steel was produced at SAIL’s integrated steel plants in Bokaro, Bhilai and Rourkela, showcasing the company’s advanced metallurgical capabilities and adherence to high quality standards.
SAIL has been a significant contributor to India’s defence indigenisation efforts and continues to support flagship initiatives such as Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India.
The company has previously supplied special steel for several critical naval platforms, including INS Vikrant and the earlier Project 17A frigates – INS Nilgiri, INS Himgiri and INS Udaygiri.
The successful induction of INS Taragiri marks another milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing and underscores the crucial role of domestic steel producers in strengthening the country’s maritime capabilities.
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