Stainless steel first came to India in the 1940s. It slowly replaced earthen pots and copper utensils, iron, copper and brass. It became popular in Bombay's C Ward and in the shops of Kansara Chawl, starting a new chapter for the industry.
In 1957, a small group of stainless steel merchants came together in Bombay. These visionary merchants included Ramanbhai (Dali), Narottamdas Vadilal Shah, K. B. Agarwal, Mafatlal Girdharlal Shah, Kisandas Mehta, Manmohandas Bhai, and Ramaniklal C. Mehta. Their goal was to help each other and make life better for the stainless steel industry.
The association worked to solve everyday problems faced by merchants, manufacturers, and brokers, bring traders together, and speak as one voice to represent the stainless steel industry to the government. They pushed for better policies, tax benefits, and waivers that would make business easier for everyone.
SSMA became the first stainless steel association in Mumbai, India. It helped build simple, fair, and uniform ways of working in the market. The association also worked to educate members about laws and provide a platform for upcoming merchants and traders.
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The Vyapar Ratna Award is one of SSMA's highest honours. It is given annually to a businessman who not only shows excellence in trade but also stands tall in values, service, and community contribution.
| Year | Name | Company Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Shri Kumudchandra D. Chinivala | M/S Apollo Industrials |
| 1995 | Shri Laxmichand Liladhar Dedhia (Babubhai) | M/S Bombay Metal Corporation |
| 1996 | Shri Amrutlal Chotalal Shah | M/S Bina Stainless Steel Corporation |
| 1997 | Shri Bhaishankarbhai Nanalal Raval | M/S Surgical Metal |
| 1998 | Shri Ramniklal Chatrabhujbhai Mehta | M/S M. Jagjivandas & Co |
| 1999 | Shri Khimsi Jethabhai Dedhia | M/S Ambika Metal Industries |
| 2000 | Shri Rajeramji Agarwal | M/S Kraftwares (India) Pvt Ltd |
| 2001 | Shri Mahendrabhai T Shah | M/S Mahendra Metal Works |
| 2002 | Shri Varjangbhai Velji Gala | M/S Valiv Metal Industries |
| 2003 | Shri Dungarshi Tokarshi Vikmani | M/S Rushabh Steel Centre |
| 2004 | Shri Prafulbhai Narayandas Shah | M/S Praful Metal Work |
| 2005 | Shri Ratanshibhai Veljibhai Gada | M/S Jyoti Metal Works |
| 2006 | Shri Jorbhai Jesingbhai Patel | M/S Mehul Enterprises |
| 2007 | Shri Hitendrabhai B Bhalaria | M/S Bhalaria Metal Craft Pvt Ltd |
| 2008 | Shri Manilal Chanabhai Gosar | M/S Pramanik Metal Works |
| 2009 | Shri Mohanlal Mansibhai Shah | M/S Jinal Metal Industries |
| 2010 | Shri Rameshbhai Manilal Kotadia | M/S Manek Metal Industries |
| 2011 | Shri Kantilal Premjibhai Maru (Gijubhai) | M/S Classic Steel |
| 2012 | Shri Premji Jethabhai Dedhia | M/S Nilam Steel |
| 2013 | Shri Kantilal Harilal Mehta | M/S Sharda Corporation |
| 2014 | Shri Kantilal Pasubhai Chheda | M/S Marvel Houseware |
| 2015 | Shri Rameshchandra Baldevdas Shah | M/S Ramson Industries |
| 2016 | Shri Jayant Veerji Dedhia | M/S Jayant Steel |
| 2017 | Shri Amrutlal D Shah | M/S Prakash Metal Craft Pvt. Ltd. |
| 2018 | Shri Maheshbhai Manilal Shah | M/S Sunrise Group of Industries |
| 2019 | Shri Hemant Ratanshi Visria | M/S Hemratna Steel |
Our presidents are the guiding lights who shaped the SSMA over decades. Their leadership and vision continue to inspire generations of traders.
GST Rate Revisions and Changes in MRPThe Department of Legal Metrology has issued a new circular dated 09th September 2025 permitting companies to revise MRPs on unsold stock as on the date of change without discarding old packaging.
