Our Story
The Indian Institute of Metals was formed in 1945 to provide a professional body for metallurgists in India. The Institute has since grown to over 10,000 members and is recognized as one of the premier metallurgical organizations in the world, with activities including organizing conferences, conducting research, and publishing materials related to metallurgy and allied technologies. The organization was established to undertake key activities in the space of metallurgy in India.
Our Vision
Build a community of scientists, engineers and technologists that will take India to global leadership in minerals, metallurgical and materials science and engineering, and be the premier advocate for materials and manufacturing innovation.

Our Mission
Identify the key requirements of the metallurgical and materials segments and the professionals that can be served by IIM
Provide a platform for national and international collaborations
Provide opportunities for continuous education
Develop and share authoritative databases with industry, R&D and academia
Be a premier forum for aiding the development of policy issues for government, industry, R&D and academia
Forge stronger ties between IIM and metallurgical/materials sectors, academia, research, and professional organizations worldwide.
President Message

Apex Body

President
Mr. Satish Pai
Current Affiliation : Managing Director of Hindalco Industries
Office : +91 22 6662 6666/62610555/ +91 22-6691 70000
Fax :+91 22 6691 7001

Vice President & Chairman, Ferrous Division
Mr Sajjan Jindal
Current Affiliation : Chairman & Managing Director , Jindal South West Steel Ltd.
Office : 022 2351 3000
Fax :022 2352 6400

Vice President & Chairman, Metal Science Division
Prof. B S Murty
Current Affiliation : Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Office : 044-2257 4754
Fax :044-2257 4754

Vice President & Chairman, Non-Ferrous Division
Dr Komal Kapoor
Current Affiliation : Chairman & Chief Executive, Nuclear Fuel Complex
Office : +91 40 2712 3728
Fax :+91 40 2712 1271

Immediate Former President
Dr Samir V Kamat
Current Affiliation : Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO
Office : 011-2301 3209/ 2301 5291
Fax :011-2379 3008

Hon. Treasurer
MR. SOMNATH GUHA
Current Affiliation : Managing Director, Metalist Consultants P Ltd
Office : 033-2358 7977

Secretary General
Brigadier Arun Ganguli (Retd)
Current Affiliation :