Sarda Energy & Minerals Limited (SEML), incorporated in 1973, is the flagship company of Sarda Group.Listed on BSE and NSE with Promoters' holding 72.64%,Vertically integrated producer of steel with captive iron ore.Manufacturer and exporter of niche grade manganese based ferro alloys.Self sufficient captive power from Waste heat & coal.Interests in Hydro power projects through SPVs. A TWO STAR EXPORT HOUSE, recognized by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India. SEML is one of the lowest cost producers of steel (Sponge Iron, Billets, Ferro Alloys,Mining,Power,Pellets,Iron Ore,Wire Rod Mill, Eco Bricks) and one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of ferro alloys in India. Headquartered in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, the company merged Chhattisgarh Electricity Company Limited (CECL) with itself in 2007 with a vision to becoming a leading energy and minerals company. 1979 -SARDA group took over Raipur Alloys & Steel Limited (earlier called as Raipur Wires & Steel Ltd ), a sick and closed unit with a vision to become one of the major steel producers with total Integration. 1981 -As its first step towards expansion, SARDA group commissioned an ARC Furnace producing Ingots with 10T Capacity. 1984 -CCM(Continuous Casting Machine)/BCM (Billet Casting Machine) was installed in 1984. Among Mini Steel Plants, Raipur Wires and Steel Ltd was the 4th player in India to implement BCM. 1987 -Raipur Alloys was among the first company in MP&CG States to implement an Automated Oxygen Lancing Plant to feed Oxygen in Arc furnace. 1990 -Raipur Alloys was the first company in MP&CG States to implement an automated UHP (Ultra High Power) Furnace of 25 TPD and LRF (Ladle Refining Furnace) of 25 TPD . 1991 -As a part of Group's Green Policy, Sarda group had initiated Forestry and Plantation activities over 800 acres in Kharora over a barren land in 1981 under its another closely held company "Chhattisgarh Investments Ltd". 1993 -First Sponge Iron Plant of 2x100 TPD was commissioned with SIL technology. 2001 -30*2 MW captive power plant was commissioned under its group company Chattisgarh Electricity Company Limited (CECL) along with 2*9 MVA closed top Ferro alloys furnaces. RASL also commenced production of its 2*6T Induction Furnace. 2002 -RASL was first in the region to realize the potential of IT and had implemented software systems since 1993, In order to support its growth strategy, SEML implemented its first Integrated Oracle based ERP solution. 2003 -As part of its CSR and Waste Management Initiatives, RASL started its Fly Ash brick Plant with a capacity to manufacture 100K Bricks PA utilizing the fly ash waste generated from its Power Plant In the same year, CECL increased its Ferro alloys capacity to 5*9 MVA Furnaces. 2004 -RASL commenced its Iron Ore Mines production at Rajnandgaon (Dongarbore), India. RASL augmented its Sponge Iron capacity by commissioning another 500 TPD kiln . 2005 -RASL achieved QMS certification of ISO 9001:2000. CECL was the largest importer of Manganese Ore in India. 2006 -RASL achieved the coveted Export Star House Status from Govt of India.. 2007 -On 2nd August 2007, RASL and CECL was merged to form SEML . -Company name has been changed from Raipur Alloys & Steel Ltd to Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd 2008 -SEML has recently commenced its captive Coal Mines production at Raigarh, CG. INDIA. -SEML ranked among top 500 most valuable private sector Indian companies by Business Today 2009 -The Company has declared a dividend @ Rs 3/- per Equity share. 2010 -The Company has recommended a dividend of Rs 3/- (30%) per share. 2011 -The Company has recommended a dividend of Rs. 3/- (30%) per share. -The Company has received consent from Chhattisgarh. -EEPC INDIA for an award for meritorious export performance. 2012 -The Company has recommended a dividend of Rs. 3/- (30%) per share. -Inauguration of Solar Power Plant & Foundation laying of dairy. 2013 -The Company has recommended a dividend of Rs. 3/- (30%) per share for the financial year ended March 31, 2013. -Sarda Energy & Miner - Commencement of Commercial Operations of Power Plant of Wholly Owned Subsidiary - Sarda Metals & Alloy 2014 -Sarda Energy & Miner - Restoration of Operations at Iron Ore Mine -The Company has recommended a dividend of Rs. 3/- (30%) per share for the financial year ended March 31, 2014. -Mines Safety Award by DGMS for the year 2012-Karwahi Mines.Mines Safety Award by DGMS for the year 2012-Karwahi Mines. 2023 -Company has splits its face value from Rs. 10/- to Rs. 1/-.