RINL warns public against duplicate Vizag TMT rebar in market
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) has issued a warning regarding counterfeit 'Vizag TMT' steel rebars circulating in the market. The company urges consumers to verify authenticity to prevent structural safety risks in construction projects.
Why it matters
It highlights the risks of industrial fraud and the importance of quality control in infrastructure development.
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, has issued a stern warning to the public, builders, and contractors against a surge of counterfeit and sub-standard TMT rebars being sold in the market under the trusted brand name ‘Vizag TMT’.
The management flagged that unscrupulous elements are actively deploying deceptive packaging and false claims to market low-grade steel. Officials cautioned that these duplicate products fail to meet Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms, posing severe risks to the structural integrity, strength, and safety of residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
To combat the menace, RINL urges consumers to exercise strict caution and purchase exclusively genuine products.
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