Jindal Stainless Limited issued a press release announcing its achievement of 101 awards at Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI) conventions held in Delhi and Bhubaneswar. The company won 95 Gold Awards and 6 Silver Awards for quality improvement initiatives and employee problem-solving efforts.

Award Breakdown by Unit

  • Jajpur Unit: Won 71 Gold Awards at the 8th Chapter Conventions on Quality Concepts (CCQC) Bhubaneswar Chapter Convention 2026. Also received the Highest Participation Award for fielding 71 teams and the prestigious Gyanadhara Award.
  • Hisar Unit: Secured 24 Gold Awards and 6 Silver Awards at the 41st CCQC Delhi Chapter Convention 2026.

Management Commentary

  • Deepak Agrawal, Unit Head - Jajpur, stated that this was the first time the event saw such enthusiasm from a single company with 71 teams. He congratulated participants for their dedication, teamwork, and problem-solving approach.
  • Vijay Bindlish, Unit Head - Hisar, commented that the performance reflects employees' proactive approach toward identifying improvement opportunities and making meaningful contributions to the organization.

Company Background

Jindal Stainless is India's leading stainless steel manufacturer with:

  • Annual turnover: ₹42,955 crore (USD 4.86 billion) in FY26
  • Annual melt capacity: 4.2 million tonnes
  • 16 stainless steel manufacturing and processing facilities in India and abroad (including Spain and Indonesia)
  • Worldwide network in 12 countries (as of March 2026)
  • 10 sales offices and 6 service centers in India (as of March 2026)
  • Product range includes stainless steel slabs, blooms, coils, plates, sheets, precision strips, wire rods, rebars, blade steel, and coin blanks

Operational Context

The company uses electric arc furnace manufacturing process that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and allows for scrap recyclability. The awards recognize the company's culture of employee involvement in continuous improvement, process enhancement, and operational efficiency.

Disclosure Context

The press release was submitted to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. as a regulatory disclosure through the company's Head-Legal, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, Navneet Raghuvanshi.