Jindal Stainless has deployed 10 dedicated electric trucks for finished goods transportation, marking its first use of EVs in logistics. This move is part of a phased green mobility programme expected to save 71 tonnes of CO2 per month compared to diesel-based transportation.

The electric trucks will operate on routes connecting the company’s Jajpur plant with Kharagpur and Kolkata. This deployment complements existing alternative-fuel vehicles, including 80 LNG trucks operating from Jajpur and Hisar facilities to western India, and newly introduced CNG trucks for import cargo from Dhamra to Jajpur. Additionally, the company operates 60 CNG buses for employee transport at Hisar and Jajpur sites.

Green Mobility Fleet Composition

The company’s logistics strategy relies on a mixed fleet of electric, LNG, and CNG vehicles to reduce its environmental footprint while maintaining operational efficiency. The combined initiatives aim to facilitate the movement of approximately 8,000-10,000 tonnes of cargo per month using these lower-emission solutions.

What the Numbers Show

The projected emission reduction of 71 tonnes per month represents a 26% decrease compared to diesel-based transportation under regular operating conditions. This calculation is based on a modelled monthly green dispatch volume of 8,000-9,000 tonnes and an equivalent truck travel distance of approximately 240,000 kilometres. The data indicates that the shift away from diesel is significant enough to impact the company’s broader ESG metrics, particularly given its annual turnover of ₹42,955 crore in FY26.

Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director, stated that responsible manufacturing must extend beyond plants to the entire value chain. He emphasised that the approach focuses on practical, scalable solutions that reduce the environmental footprint without compromising operational efficiency. The company plans to progressively expand these deployments across suitable logistics routes as it continues its decarbonisation efforts.

Jindal Stainless and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have renewed their Lubricants Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) partnership for a further period of five years. The agreement reinforces the long-standing association between the two organisations, focusing on reliable supply solutions for industrial operations.

The formal signing ceremony took place at Jindal Stainless' Hisar unit. Key attendees included Hemant Rathore, Executive Director, Northern Region & State Head, DSO at Indian Oil, and Vijay Bindlish, Unit Head - Hisar at Jindal Stainless.

Strategic collaboration details

Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director of Jindal Stainless, highlighted that the renewal reflects the value of sustained collaboration between two organisations with a shared focus on quality, reliability, and technical excellence. He noted that the extended arrangement provides an opportunity to deepen engagement as industry needs evolve.

Hemant Rathore from Indian Oil stated that the renewal of the Consumer's Operated Lube Depot's (COLD) agreement marks an important milestone. He emphasised that Indian Oil caters to Jindal Stainless' energy requirements through supplies of LDO, HSD, LSHS, and Propane, in addition to lubricants. This breadth of supply underscores the depth of the association, built on mutual trust and reliability.

Operational significance

The renewed partnership supports manufacturing continuity by ensuring dependable lubrication and energy solutions. As industrial operations increasingly prioritise equipment reliability and operational efficiency, such arrangements play a critical role in maintaining performance standards.

Company profile snapshot

Jindal Stainless, India's leading stainless steel manufacturer, operates integrated facilities to enhance cost competitiveness. The company utilises electric arc furnace technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support scrap recyclability. Its product range includes stainless steel slabs, blooms, coils, plates, sheets, precision strips, wire rods, rebars, blade steel, and coin blanks.