iSTEEL XLS-D TMT Bars Receive BIS Manak Veer Award for Quality Record
iSTEEL XLS-D TMT bars have been honoured with the Bureau of Indian Standards' Manak Veer Award for maintaining a five-year record of zero test failures in periodic quality assessments. Presented during the World Standards Day celebrations in Chennai on October 14, 2026, the award recognises the brand's commitment to quality, standards compliance, and consumer safety. Manufactured by Viki Industries Private Limited, these bars feature enhanced corrosion resistance and are supported by accredited testing and green manufacturing practices.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (78/100). Lens Score 35/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (78–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 2 Nov, 12:46 pm. Other outlets followed.
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