S. K. Roongta

Who is S. K. Roongta?

Sushil Kumar Roongta was the former Chairman of Steel Authority of India Ltd. from August 2006 to May 2010. SAIL is one of India's largest public sector companies. He is a graduate of BITS Pilani and IIFT.

He was also the first Chairman of International Coal Ventures Limited – a JV of five leading PSUs viz. SAIL, CIL, RINL, NMDC & NTPC.

He is a member of various Apex Chambers - Chairman of ‘Steel Committee’ of FICCI, member of National Council of CII and Advisory Council of ASSOCHAM. Mr. Roongta is also President of Institute for Steel Development & Growth.

Mr. Roongta is a member of the Executive Committee of the World Steel Association - the Apex Body for formulation of policy for world steel. He is the only CEO from India in this committee.

Mr. Roongta is the recipient of a number of awards including SCOPE Award for Excellence & Outstanding Contribution to the Public Sector Management – Individual Category 2007-08.

Under Mr. Roongta’s leadership, SAIL has achieved new landmarks in physical and financial performance. Operating at 115% of its rated capacity, it has posted a PBT of over Rs. 9,400 crores in FY’09. During the year 2009, SAIL has emerged with second highest net profit amongst all steel producers of the world.