Bridging the Gap: India's Path to Steel Industry Growth

Dr. Roger Kumar,
Managing Director, Case Group

Dr. Roger Kumar is a visionary entrepreneur and the Founder of CASE Group, a pioneering industrial conglomerate that has achieved remarkable growth and innovation since its inception in January 1993. As a Mechanical engineering graduate from NIT Kurukshetra, he has exhibited unparalleled leadership, transforming CASE Group
into a trailblazing manufacturer and provider of cutting-edge industrial solutions. His strategic acumen and unwavering commitment to excellence have led CASE Group to expand its scope of offerings without any limitation on reach. He completed his engineering degree from one of the most prestigious engineering colleges in India, Regional Engineering College, Kurukshetra, Now known as National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra. (NIT). After graduation, he started his career with one of the leading engineering companies in the country. He rose quickly in ranks in this company with his hard work, passion and perseverance. Mr. Kumar’s expertise in engineering, project management, and business strategy has been instrumental in the growth of the company. He has led the company through some of the most significant transformations, adapting to the evolving industry landscape and changing customer needs. During his tenure as the Managing Director, CASE Group has witnessed significant growth and expansion. The company has completed several large-scale projects and expanded its operations across the globe. Under Roger Kumar’s leadership, CASE Group has grown into a multimillion-dollar organization with a global presence.

D A Chandekar, Editor &
CEO of Steelworld had an
exclusive interaction with
Dr. Roger Kumar to
understand more about how
is the present status of the
Iron & Steel Industry, what
are the latest offerings from
Case Group, how can a coal
gasifier reduce the carbon
footprint, etc.
How is the present status of
the Iron & Steel Industry?
The Indian steel industry is
still nascent compared to
China and the USA. India is
currently stuck at 125 million

tons, while the USA produces
six times that amount and
China produces ten times
that of India. The good news
is that our infrastructure is
yet to catch up with China
and the USA, so we do have