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SEPC wins ₹854.57 crore contract from SAIL for West Bengal pellet plant
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🗓 13 Oct 2026, 11:35 AM
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State-owned SEPC has been awarded a contract worth ₹854.57 crore by Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) to carry out construction work for a pellet plant in West Bengal.
State-owned Steel Export Promotion Council (SEPC) secured a contract valued at ₹854.57 crore from Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) for the execution of pellet‑plant works in West Bengal. The agreement covers the design, supply and installation of equipment required to produce iron ore pellets, a key raw material for steel making.
The pellet plant is expected to enhance SAIL’s domestic raw‑material base, reducing reliance on imports and supporting the company’s broader modernization drive. While specific timelines were not disclosed, the contract marks a significant investment in the region’s industrial infrastructure.
Industry observers note that the project could generate ancillary employment and stimulate related supply‑chain activities in West Bengal, aligning with government goals of boosting manufacturing capacity.
The pellet plant is expected to enhance SAIL’s domestic raw‑material base, reducing reliance on imports and supporting the company’s broader modernization drive. While specific timelines were not disclosed, the contract marks a significant investment in the region’s industrial infrastructure.
Industry observers note that the project could generate ancillary employment and stimulate related supply‑chain activities in West Bengal, aligning with government goals of boosting manufacturing capacity.