Mr Rajamani Krishnamurti has been appointed as the President of India’s apex stainless steel body, Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA). In his new capacity, Mr Krishnamurti will be responsible for leading ISSDA to amplify education, awareness, and applications of stainless steel. He will also lead collaborations with stainless steel stakeholders in India and abroad.
Accepting the presidency, Mr Krishnamurti said, “It is an honor to be appointed President of ISSDA. As the fastest growing in the metal segment, stainless steel is well-poised to bring in an Atmanirbhar and green tomorrow. The domestic industry has proved its mettle by actively increasing stainless steel adoption, despite various global and domestic challenges.
As I assume this massive responsibility, I look forward to collaborating and working with India’s stainless steel makers and all stakeholders in the eco-system for propelling the growth of this metal across sectors. ISSDA will continue its efforts towards achieving a level-playing field for the industry and foster conditions for fair competition, in order to ensure sustainable growth of the industry.”
Over his three decades’ rich industry experience, Mr. Krishnamurti has served at leadership positions at prestigious brands such as ESSEL Group, ESSAR Group, RPG Group, JSW Group and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), among other MNCs.
About ISSDA
Established in 1989 by leading Indian stainless-steel producers, ISSDA was formed with the explicit objective of diversifying the applications of stainless steel and increasing its usage in the country’s industrial sectors. At the time of its inception, stainless steel was used primarily for making kitchenware for domestic use, but its usage has now increased dramatically.
Through the focused efforts of ISSDA and its member companies, the widespread and visible use of stainless steel in different walks of life is all too evident, especially in architecture, building, and construction (ABC), and the automotive, railway, and transportation (ART) sectors. The technical strength of ISSDA is derived from its close association with the Nickel Institute, WorldStainless (formerly International Stainless-Steel Forum (ISSF)), and close collaboration with more than 20 stainless steel development associations around the world. As a result of these efforts by ISSDA, India has emerged as the second-largest stainless steel consumer in the world.
