Steel Authority of India (SAIL) has supplied the entire 4000 tonnes of Special Steel for India's indigenous sixth frigate ship, ‘Vindhyagiri.’ The ship is part of the Project P17A initiative undertaken by the Indian Navy and is being constructed by M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE).
The steel supplied by SAIL for the ‘Vindhyagiri’ frigate comprises DMR 249 A grade HR Sheets and Plates. Under the ambit of Project P17A, a vital endeavor that envisions the launch of seven ships, the upcoming launch of ‘Vindhyagiri’ marks the successful construction of the sixth ship. SAIL's involvement in this ambitious project further exemplifies the company's steadfast dedication to foster indigenous growth and innovation in India's defense sector.
SAIL is India’s largest steel producing company. The company is among the five Maharatnas of the country’s Central Public Sector Enterprises. The company has five integrated steel plants, three special plants, and one subsidiary in different parts of the country.
