The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jindal Steel to establish a Nodal Centre of Excellence (CoE) for advancing structural steel research, design innovation, and skilling, focusing on high-strength and performance-oriented steel applications.
Mar 17, 2026
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jindal Steel to establish a Nodal Centre of Excellence (CoE) dedicated to advancing structural steel research, design innovation, and skilling, with a strong focus on high-strength and performance-oriented steel applications.
The Nodal CoE will act as a translational platform connecting research, design, fabrication, and construction. It will advance high-strength structural steel applications across housing, bridges, tall buildings, and industrial structures. The Centre will work toward modernising codes, standards, and design methodologies, promoting performance-based design, durability, low-damage systems, multi-hazard resilience, and reduced carbon footprint.
The CoE will also drive nationwide capacity building through workshops, specialised courses, digital platforms, and direct design support for infrastructure projects. It will be established to attract global expertise and strengthen industry-linked research in performance-oriented structural steel.
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Gautam Malhotra, CEO, Jindal Steel, added, “India stands at a crucial stage in its infrastructure development. While steel production capacity is strong, the ecosystem for high-strength, performance-oriented structural steel must be strengthened. This partnership with IIT Delhi is a strategic step toward modernising design standards, advancing research, and enabling scalable infrastructure solutions. By aligning research, innovation, and industry practice, we are laying the foundation for a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We look forward to working with IIT Delhi and the wider IIT network to develop construction solutions that are safer, more sustainable, and globally competitive”.
The MoU supports India’s broader infrastructure modernisation agenda by strengthening standards, deepening research integration, and enhancing technical capabilities. By bringing academia and industry closer, the Nodal Centre of Excellence will help build a resilient and sustainable steel construction ecosystem aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
