# Steel Ministry to hold 'Open House' on 28 October on steel import issues; email by 26 October

URL: https://kasba.co.in/en/story/steel-ministry-to-hold-open-house-on-28-october-on-steel-imp
Language: en · Section: Nation · Published: 2026-10-24
Last date: 2026-10-26 (Email your request by 12:00 noon on 26 October 2026)
Source: PIB, "इस्पात मंत्रालय आयात से संबंधित समस्याओं पर 28 अक्टूबर को 'ओपन हाउस' आयोजित करेगा", 2026-10-23, https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2327282

The Steel Ministry said on 23 October 2026 that it will hold an Open House in New Delhi on 28 October 2026 to discuss problems related to steel imports. The meeting is for companies and organisations facing issues with SIMS, SARAL SIMS or QCO exemption for imports.

## What this means for you

This meeting is not for the general public but for companies and organisations that import steel. If your work involves steel imports or related exemptions, email tech-steel[at]nic[dot]in by 12:00 noon on 26 October 2026 to get a time slot. Walk-ins without prior confirmation are not allowed.

## Key facts

- Open House on 28 October 2026, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Venue: Steel Room, 3rd Floor, GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi
- Last date to request a slot: 26 October 2026, 12:00 noon
- Email: tech-steel[at]nic[dot]in
- Only one representative per organisation
- Subject: issues with SIMS / SARAL SIMS / QCO exemption

## What has been announced

The Steel Ministry said on 23 October 2026 that it will hold an Open House to discuss problems related to steel imports. The meeting will be held in New Delhi on 28 October 2026.

## Where and when

The Open House will run from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the 'Steel Room', 3rd Floor, GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi. According to the Ministry, companies and organisations can raise their problems on relevant subjects at this meeting.

## Who it is for

The meeting is meant for companies and organisations facing problems with SIMS, SARAL SIMS or QCO exemption for steel imports. Such companies have been advised to send their request by 12:00 noon on 26 October 2026 so that a time slot can be fixed.

## How to get a slot

To take part, send an email to tech-steel[at]nic[dot]in. A fixed time slot will be communicated to you by email. The Ministry has made clear that walk-ins without prior information are not allowed, to avoid crowding.

## What to write in the email

Include the name of the company or organisation, the industry and product type (such as auto, aerospace, telecom or defence), the issue concerned (SIMS/SARAL SIMS/QCO exemption), the reference of the exemption application if there is one, and a brief description of the problem in up to 50 words.

Also give the participant's name and designation, along with mobile number and email. According to the Ministry, representation by a third party is not allowed, and to let as many people as possible attend, only one representative per organisation is permitted.

## Effect on ordinary people

This meeting does not directly concern the general public. It is for companies and organisations that import steel, so ordinary citizens do not need to do anything for it.

## Questions and answers

**When is the Open House on steel import problems?**
It is on 28 October 2026, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Steel Room, GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi.

**How do I attend the Open House?**
Email tech-steel[at]nic[dot]in to get a time slot for the date. The email must be sent by 12:00 noon on 26 October 2026.

**What details should the email contain?**
Give the company or organisation name, industry and product type, the issue (SIMS/SARAL SIMS/QCO exemption), the application reference if any, a brief description of the problem in up to 50 words, the participant's name and designation, and mobile number and email.

**Can I just walk in without a slot?**
No. Walk-ins without prior information are not allowed, to avoid crowding.

**Can more than one person come from one organisation?**
No, only one representative per organisation is allowed. Representation by a third party is also not permitted.

Kasba Desk, Kasba. This story was drafted with AI from an official notice and checked by an editor before publishing.