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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about ordering, delivery, grades and working with MEI.
What is Jalan Steel's relationship with SAIL?
Jalan Steel Group, operating through Mechanical Engineering Industries (MEI) and Indian Wire and Steel Products, is an official Authorised Distributor and MOU customer of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), specialising in direct plant allocations.
What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)?
Our minimum order quantity is strictly 40 Metric Tons (MT) per order. Because we operate as B2B wholesalers directly supplying from stockyards and SAIL mills, we do not handle small retail orders.
Where can I buy smaller retail quantities of SAIL steel?
For orders below 40 MT, you can buy from our network of authorised retail steel dealers. Visit our Dealers page or contact our team to find your nearest dealer.
How do you guarantee the quality and authenticity of the steel?
Every single invoice is accompanied by a correlated SAIL Mill Test Certificate matching the specific heat number of the steel dispatched. This ensures 100% custody chain traceability from the furnace to your construction site. Any genuine grade concern is looked into and resolved promptly.
Which stockyards do you operate from?
We operate from stockyards in Durgapur and Kolkata, equipped with computerised weighbridges, heavy loading cranes and cutting facilities.
Do you supply steel outside of West Bengal?
Yes. Through our dedicated logistics arm (Indian Wire and Steel Products), we provide PAN India steel delivery for large-scale infrastructure, commercial, and industrial projects.
What is the standard delivery timeline after placing an order?
We guarantee dispatch within 48 hours of receiving a confirmed Purchase Order (PO) and payment terms clearance, thanks to our robust ready inventory of over 7,000 MT.
What grades of SAIL structural steel and TMT bars do you stock?
We stock SAIL NEX Structural Steel in IS 2062 E250 BR and E350 BR grades (Angles, Channels, Beams, Columns). For TMT bars, we supply SAIL SeQR in Fe-500D and Fe-550D grades, prized for high ductility and earthquake resistance.
Can we get customized lengths of structural steel?
Yes. We have on-site cutting facilities at our stockyards to provide custom cut-to-length steel sections, helping eliminate site wastage and reduce fabrication labor.
Do you support mixed loads in a single vehicle?
Yes. To optimize logistics and fit project timelines, we allow mixed loads (e.g. structural channels + TMT rebars + plates) in a single dispatch truck, provided the overall order meets the 40 MT threshold.
What is Mechanical Engineering Industries (MEI)?
Mechanical Engineering Industries (MEI) is the flagship company of the Jalan Steel Group, established in the 1990s. The group itself was founded in 1960 by Late Shri Nand Kishore Ji Jalan. MEI holds the SAIL Authorised Distributor status and runs the group's wholesale steel procurement, stockyard operations, and direct SAIL mill allocations. 'Jalan Steel' is the trade name under which MEI is widely known.
Is Mechanical Engineering Industries (MEI) still active?
Yes. Mechanical Engineering Industries (MEI) is the current and active legal name of the business. It has been operating continuously since the 1990s and is one of SAIL's top offtakers. The name Jalan Steel is used as a trade brand alongside MEI.
Who is the SAIL distributor in Kolkata?
Mechanical Engineering Industries (MEI), part of the Jalan Steel Group, is a SAIL Authorised Distributor based in Kolkata. The head office is at 113A, Manohar Das Katra, Burra Bazar, Kolkata 700007.
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