Shri. Faggan Singh Kulaste, MOS, Ministry of Steel, Government of India, graced the event as the Chief Guest. In his speech, Shri. Kulaste emphasized the significance of sustainable sourcing strategies, highlighting the role of innovation and collaboration in shaping the future of the steel industry.
Shri. Rajiv Jalota Chairman, MBPT, and Chairman of Jury addressed the audience, and appreciated the evaluation process being transparent, unbiased and exhaustive. He advised SUFI Board to make Sufi Awards more inclusive i.e. to give representation to more sector.
The SUFI Steel Awards 2023 honored outstanding contributions in various categories within the steel industry. The winners were recognized for their excellence and innovation. The winners were as follow:
1. Steel Company of The Year (Steel Mill: Long Products) (Category-Large)- Jindal Steel & Power Limited
2. Steel Company of The Year (Steel Mill: Long Products) (Category-Medium)- Godawari Power and Ispat Limited
3. Steel Company of The Year (Steel Mill: Long Products) (Category-Small)- Sunflag Iron and Steel Co. Limited
4. Steel Company of The Year (Steel Mill: Flat Products)- Tata Steel Limited
5. Steel Company of The Year (Category: Steel User)- APL Apollo Tubes Limited
6. Steel Company of The Year (Category: Steel Trader)- SKM Steel Limited
7. SUFI MEMBERS MSME AWARD- Hi-Tech Radiators Private Limited
8. SUFI DIGITAL INDIA AWARD- MSTC Limited
9. SUFI ESG AWARD Category: Emerging- Welspun Corp. Limited
10. SUFI ESG AWARD Category: Large- Tata Steel Limited
11. SUFI ESG AWARD Category: PSU- Steel Authority of India Limited
12. Steel CEO of the Year- Mr. Dilip Oommen- CEO (AM/NS India)
13. SUFI Innovative Leader of the Year- Mr. Rahul Sharma, Co-Founder of Zetwek
14. SUFI Mitra Award- Mr. Sameer Patil, Chief Business Officer, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
15. SUFI Vaccine Man Award- Mr. Atul Shah, Ex MLA Maharshtra
16. SUFI Trade Leader Award- Shri. Devendra Fadnavis
