Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited, the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant is a Navaratna PSE under the Ministry of Steel. Visakhapatnam Steel Plant fondly called Vizag steel. It is the first shore based Integrated Steel Plant in the country and is known for its quality products delighting the customers. It is a market leader in long products and it caters to the needs of diverse Industrial sectors. It is the first Steel plant to be certified ISO 9001:2008 (presently2015), ISO 14001:2004 (presently2015), OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Standards. It is also the first PSE to be certified ISO 50001:2011 - Energy Management Systems and has acquired CMMI Level 3 Certification for s/w development.
Relentless crusade by Shri Tenneti Vishwanadhan led to setting up of Vizag Steel Plant. The site was formally inaugurated by the then PM Late Mrs. Indira Gandhi, on 20th January 1971.
Marched towards glory with Soviet help
Detailed project report for 3.4 MT of liquid steel was prepared by M.N. Dastur Company and GIPROMEZ of USSR (1985-87).
Maiden mark on the map of Indian Steel Market
First Casting of Hot metal into Pig Iron in 1989-90 ; Push cars made operational; BF erection in progress, 1982-83.
Construction site
First concrete pouring for expansion in 2006; Captive mines made operational.