NMDC Ltd., a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise, under Ministry of Steel, Govt. of India, is the single largest producer of iron ore in India. NMDC owns and operates highly mechanized iron ore mines in Chhattisgarh and Karnataka. NMDC is considered to be one of the low cost producers of iron ore in the world. It also operates the only mechanized diamond mine in India at Panna, M.P. NMDC Ltd. is among the top performing company in the country. Till now known as a mining company is now busy in creating an exciting course both for itself and the nation by setting up a 3 million tonne integrated steel plant at Nagarnar, Chhatisgarh. The company is producing more than 35 million tonnes per annum of iron ore from its major iron producing units, i.e. from Bailadila sector in Chhattisgarh and Donimalai in Bellari – Hospet region in Karnataka. The company is slated to increase its production capacity to 67 million tonnes by 2021 – 22. All of NMDC mining complexes have been rated 5 star, by Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines, which is a testimony to its scientific and sustainable mining practices. NMDC has its own R&D Centre at Hyderabad which is recognized as a Centre of Excellence by UNIDO. All the NMDC mines and R&D Centre have ISO accreditations. NMDC has a legacy of not only meeting but surpassing the commitments and expectations of its stakeholders. All through its existence of sixty years, NMDC has endeavored to positively uplift the lives of the communities around its areas of operation. The sentiment, that social responsibility is an integral part of the wealth creation process and when managed properly can enhance the competitiveness of business, maximize the value of wealth creation to society and thereby contribute to nation building is ingrained in the core philosophy of NMDC.
Sumit Deb assumed charge as CMD, NMDC on August 1,2020, a public sector iron ore mining major. He brings with him vast knowledge gathered through his experience at RINL and NMDC. A graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Shri Deb joined RINL as a Management Trainee and served in various capacities during his 25 years stint. He joined NMDC as General Manager (Commercial) in 2015 and rose to the level of Director (Personnel) in 2019.