THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

KALINGANAGAR, APRIL 3, 2026

Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL) has achieved a significant milestone as its Blast Furnace Quality Circle, “BRAMHANI,” secured the prestigious Special Mention Award at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual National Conference 2026, held in Chennai. The recognition, presented in the highly competitive Manufacturing category, reflects the company’s steadfast commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and best-in-class manufacturing practices.

The national honour crowns an impressive performance journey for the “BRAMHANI” team across the 2025–2026 circuit. Earlier in March, the team clinched the Second Runner-Up position at the Regional Level CII Conference, building on its outstanding success at the state level, where it secured the First Prize at the State Level CII Convention. These consistent achievements reaffirm the team’s leadership in enhancing quality, productivity, and efficiency within the manufacturing domain.

Adding to the organisation’s accolades, the SMS Quality Circle “UTKARSH” also earned distinction with a Jury Award at the same state-level convention, marking a proud collective accomplishment for NINL. Together, these honours highlight the company’s strong culture of continuous improvement, innovation-driven performance, and the technical excellence of its skilled workforce.

The recognition at a national platform further reinforces NINL’s commitment to fostering quality-centric initiatives that strengthen India’s manufacturing competitiveness and drive sustainable industrial growth.