Shri Sajjan Jindal (President,IIM)

An accomplished Business Leader and a second-generation entrepreneur, Mr. Sajjan Jindal had the foresight to lead the Steel industry and JSW in particular on a transformational journey, contributing significantly to India’s growth philosophy. With a visionary approach, he has transformed the Steel industry and the JSW Group, expanding the business landscape across Energy, Infrastructure, Sports, Cement, and Paints. Recently, JSW has also ventured into the Automobile and Electric Vehicle space.
A mechanical engineer, Mr. Jindal has led the JSW Group through some of its most exciting phases, including the public offer announcements of JSW Steel and JSW Energy in 1995 and 2009-10, respectively. In 2023, JSW Infrastructure, under the visionary leadership of Mr. Jindal, continued the legacy of success for the JSW Group with a remarkable IPO listing, contributing to the group’s impressive growth trajectory. Today, the USD 24 Billion Group takes pride in its outstanding growth and success.

Mr. Jindal is a firm believer in the “Make in India” philosophy and has received several global awards for his commendable work. He was awarded the “EY Entrepreneur of the Year” in Feb 2023, and in the past, he received the “CEO of the Year 2019” Award by Business Standard (India’s leading business publication) and the “Best CEO Award 2019” by Business Today Magazine. He has also been recognized as the “Outstanding Business Leader of the year 2018” by IBLA - CNBC TV18 (India’s leading business news channel). Furthermore, he was awarded the JRD Tata Award 2017 for “Excellence in Corporate Leadership in Metallurgical industry,” and the “2014 National Metallurgist Award: Industry” instituted by the Ministry of Steel, Government of India.....

Dear Members,

Warm greetings and heartfelt regards to everyone.

It is an immense honor and a profound sense of responsibility to serve as President of The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) for the year 2023-24. The trust you have placed in me is humbling, and I am committed to upholding the high standards of excellence and dedication that have been the hallmark of our Institute. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to our outgoing President, Mr. Satish Pai, Your visionary leadership, tireless efforts, and unwavering dedication have significantly propelled the Indian Institute of Metals to new heights. Under your guidance, we have made remarkable strides in advancing our field, fostering collaboration, and nurturing the next generation of engineers and researchers. Your contributions have set a high bar for us all, and we are profoundly grateful.
India is one of the world's largest producers of steel, ranking second globally with an annual production of over 100 million tonnes in 2023. The aluminium sector also holds a significant position, with India being the second-largest producer in the world, boasting an annual production capacity of over 4 million tonnes. India's strategic focus on materials science research is positioning the country as a global leader in this field, contributing to its emergence as a research hub for materials science....