H.D. Kumaraswamy Inaugurates MSTC’s New Office in New Delhi and Launches 'Upkaran' E-Portal to Digitize Equipment Trade.
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In July 2025, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, who heads the Ministry of Steel (MoS) and Ministry of Heavy Industries (MoHI), inaugurated the new office of MSTC Limited at Narojinagar, World Trade Center (WTC), New Delhi. The event also witnessed the launch of the ‘Upkaran’ e-portal, a major digital initiative aimed at transforming equipment trade and inventory management for public and private sector entities.
- The newly inaugurated MSTC office is a strategic move to strengthen the organization’s physical presence in the capital. The central location will facilitate MSTC’s coordination with key ministries, public sector units (PSUs), and national institutions, thereby enhancing policy alignment and operational efficiency.
- MSTC Limited is a key PSU under the Ministry of Steel, known for its e-commerce and auction services in industrial and government sectors.
- This modern office setup is expected to support MSTC’s participation in national platforms for resource procurement and management, especially in sectors like metals, heavy industries, and surplus inventory trading. The infrastructure is tailored to improve speed and transparency in its core operations, both online and offline.
Main Point :- (i) One of the major highlights of the event was the launch of the ‘Upkaran’ E-Portal—a next-generation digital marketplace developed by MSTC. The portal has been designed as a platform to connect industries, MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises), and government buyers, enabling transparent and competitive transactions for machinery and equipment.
(ii) The Upkaran platform is an end-to-end digital solution for equipment lifecycle management. It includes features like listing, transfer, resale, and disposal of surplus or obsolete machinery and industrial assets. It will enable departments, PSUs, and institutions to handle equipment transactions seamlessly, improving accountability and audit trails.
(iii) This launch reflects MSTC's commitment to digital transformation, innovation, and ease of doing business. By promoting open and efficient machinery trade, the Upkaran portal will help boost MSMEs, reduce wasteful spending, and improve transparency in government equipment procurement and disposal processes across India.
About MSTC (Metal Scrap Trade Corporation) Limited
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) : Manobendra Ghoshal
Headquarters :Kolkata, West Bengal
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