Steel Exchange India Receives GreenPro Ecolabel Certification for TMT Bars

Steel Exchange India has successfully obtained GreenPro Ecolabel certification for its Simhadri TMT Fe550D and Fe500D HSCRM bars. The company officially announced this achievement through a regulatory filing under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices.

Certification Details

The GreenPro Ecolabel certification has been awarded by the CII-Green Products Services Council for Steel Exchange India's flagship TMT products:

Product Specification	Certification Details
Product Type	TMT Fe550D and Fe500D HSCRM bars
Size Range	8mm to 32mm
Manufacturing Location	Integrated Steel Plant, Vizianagaram
Certification Body	CII-Green Products Services Council
Certification Type	Type-1 eco-label

Comprehensive Sustainability Assessment

The GreenPro Certification represents a Type-1 eco-label that evaluates products across multiple sustainability parameters. The certification process involved an independent assessment of Steel Exchange India's manufacturing processes at its Integrated Steel Plant located at Sreerampuram, L.Kota Mandal, Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh.

Assessment Parameters	Focus Areas
Raw Material Efficiency	Resource optimization
Energy Performance	Manufacturing efficiency
Environmental Footprint	Ecological impact reduction
Life-cycle Impact	Product sustainability
End-of-life Management	Waste management practices

Strategic Environmental Commitment

This recognition highlights Steel Exchange India's focus on sustainable manufacturing, optimized resource management, and environmentally responsible construction steel production. The certification aligns with the company's ongoing efforts to enhance plant performance and advance long-term Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives.

The achievement validates Steel Exchange India's dedication to incorporating green practices into its production processes while maintaining high-quality standards for TMT bars, further solidifying its position as a responsible player in the steel industry.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
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Vizag Profiles Private Limited has submitted regulatory disclosures to stock exchanges regarding share encumbrance transactions involving Steel Exchange India Limited shares. The disclosures were filed under Regulation 31 of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 on December 16, 2025.

Share Encumbrance Transactions

The company reported two significant transactions involving Steel Exchange India shares during December 2025:

Transaction Type	Details
Pledge Release Date	December 12, 2025
Pledge Creation Date	December 15, 2025
Shares Involved	17,16,00,000 shares
Percentage of Total Capital	13.76%
Transaction Value	₹171.60 crores

Promoter Holdings and Encumbrance Details

Vizag Profiles Private Limited maintains a substantial position in Steel Exchange India Limited with comprehensive shareholding details:

Parameter	Current Status
Total Promoter Shares	63,35,95,550 shares
Promoter Holding Percentage	50.80% of total share capital
Post-Transaction Holding	24,48,77,520 shares (19.63%)
Encumbered Shares Percentage	27.08% of promoter shareholding

Debenture Structure and Trustee Arrangement

The encumbrance relates to debentures issued by Vizag Profiles Private Limited, with Catalyst Trusteeship Limited acting as the debenture trustee. The debt instrument specifications include:

Debenture Details	Specifications
Debenture Quantity	18,500 units
Nominal Value	₹1,00,000 per debenture
Total Value	₹185.00 crores
Nature	Unrated, unlisted, secured, redeemable, non-convertible
ISIN Code	INE0J0N07020

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure confirms that the encumbered shares represent less than 50% of promoter shareholding and less than 20% of total share capital. The transactions were conducted for collateral purposes related to loans taken by the company and group companies. Suresh Bavineni, Director of Vizag Profiles Private Limited (DIN: 00181832), signed the regulatory filings.

Corporate Structure

Vizag Profiles Private Limited operates with CIN number U27105TG1997PTC028395, maintaining its registered office in Hyderabad, Telangana, and corporate office in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Steel Exchange India Limited shares are listed on both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.