Veteran Indian Steel Industry Executive Jatinder Mehra Passed Away
In February 2026, Jatinder Mehra, Essar Group Vice Chairman(VC) (Metals & Mining) and steel industry veteran with 60+ years experience, passed away at the age of 86 in New Delhi, Delhi. He was born on 3 March 1939 in Lahore (present Pakistan).
About Jatinder Mehra:
Profile: His career spanned over six decades, playing a vital role in growth and modernization of India’s steel industry across public and private sectors.
Career: He served as Executive Director (ED) at Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), under the Ministry of Steel (MoS), where he contributed to strengthening production systems, operational efficiency, and long-term expansion planning.
In February 2026, Jatinder Mehra, Essar Group Vice Chairman(VC) (Metals & Mining) and steel industry veteran with 60+ years experience, passed away at the age of 86 in New Delhi, Delhi. He was born on 3 March 1939 in Lahore (present Pakistan).
About Jatinder Mehra:
Profile: His career spanned over six decades, playing a vital role in growth and modernization of India’s steel industry across public and private sectors.
Career: He served as Executive Director (ED) at Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), under the Ministry of Steel (MoS), where he contributed to strengthening production systems, operational efficiency, and long-term expansion planning.
- He became Chairman-and-Managing Director (CMD) of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), MoS. Under his leadership, capacity expansion projects were accelerated, operational productivity improved significantly, and strategic modernization initiatives were implemented.
- He served as Vice Chairman of the Metals & Mining Division at the Essar Group.
Awards: In 2022, he was honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award by the Indian Steel Association(ISA) in recognition of his impact on the steel sector.
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