Kalinganagar (Odisha ): Neelachal Ispat Nigam (NINL) is proud to announce that its Blast Furnace Quality Circle, ‘Bramhani,’ has been conferred with the prestigious Special Mention Award by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). This recognition was presented in the highly competitive ‘Manufacturing’ category during the CII Annual National Conference 2026, held in Chennai.

The award underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to operational excellence and innovative manufacturing practices.This national accolade follows a series of significant achievements for the ‘BRAMHANI’ team throughout the 2025-2026 circuit. Earlier this March, the group secured the Second Runner-Up position at the Regional Level CII Conference. Their upward trajectory began with a stellar performance at the state level, where they were awarded the 1st Prize at the State Level CII Convention, further solidifying their reputation as leaders in manufacturing quality and efficiency.The success at the state convention was a collective milestone for the organization, as the SMS Quality Circle ‘UTKARSH’ was also honoured with a Jury Award during the same event. These achievements highlight Neelachal Ispat Nigam’s robust culture of continuous improvement and the technical prowess of its workforce.DisclaimerStatements in this press release describing the