Jindal Stainless Limited’s Hisar manufacturing facility has received the Times Internet Ecopreneur Award 2026 for Lifetime Achievement in Sustainability. Presented at Hyatt Regency in New Delhi on July 31, 2026, the award recognises the unit’s sustained commitment to decarbonisation, resource efficiency, and responsible manufacturing practices within the stainless steel sector.

The award underscores significant operational improvements at the Hisar plant during Q1 FY27. The facility increased its renewable electricity share in the power mix to 67%, up from 58% in the corresponding period last year. Simultaneously, the unit achieved a 12% reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity. These metrics reflect the company’s broader strategy to integrate green hydrogen, waste heat recovery, and energy-efficient technologies into its production ecosystem.

Key Sustainability Metrics

The Hisar unit was also certified as 'Zero Waste to Landfill' with a Platinum+ rating for FY 2024–25. This certification validates the facility’s adherence to circular economy principles and responsible resource management. The company has registered with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning its emissions reduction targets with global climate goals.

Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director of Jindal Stainless, stated that the award reflects collective efforts by employees and stakeholders to balance industrial growth with environmental responsibility. He emphasised the company’s commitment to accelerating decarbonisation efforts through innovation.

Vijay Kumar Bindlish, Unit Head of the Hisar facility, attributed the recognition to the team’s dedication. He highlighted specific initiatives driving these results, including the adoption of green hydrogen in annealing operations, expanded renewable power procurement, rooftop solar generation, and energy conservation projects across manufacturing processes.

What the Numbers Show

The jump in renewable electricity share from 58% to 67% in a single quarter indicates an aggressive procurement or generation strategy at the Hisar unit. This rapid shift, coupled with a 12% drop in emission intensity, suggests that operational efficiencies are not just incremental but structural. The Platinum+ waste rating further demonstrates that sustainability initiatives are penetrating core operational workflows rather than remaining peripheral compliance activities.

The Times Internet jury cited the company’s visionary leadership and enduring commitment to sustainable manufacturing as key factors in the decision. They noted that Jindal Stainless has set an exemplary benchmark for the industry through its environmental excellence and responsible industrial practices.

Jindal Stainless operates 16 stainless steel manufacturing and processing facilities globally, including in Spain and Indonesia. As of March 2026, the company reported an annual turnover of ₹42,955 crore (USD 4.86 billion) in FY26 and an annual melt capacity of 4.2 million tonnes. The company uses electric arc furnace technology, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions and allows for scrap recyclability without compromising quality.

Jindal Stainless Limited's Jajpur manufacturing unit has secured three prestigious awards at the Total Quality Management (TQM) Convention 2026, reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. The awards were presented by the Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI), Pune Chapter, recognizing the unit's impactful Lean Six Sigma projects focused on enhancing process optimization, product quality, and efficiency. This achievement highlights the effectiveness of the company's bottom-up improvement culture, which engages over 2,000 employees across more than 270 Quality Circle teams.

The convention featured participation from 132 teams representing nearly 30 leading organizations across diverse sectors, including automotive, engineering, construction, consumer durables, textiles, industrial manufacturing, and steel. Competing against this broad field, jindal stainless teams showcased structured problem-solving methodologies that addressed specific technical challenges within their production lines. The awards reflect the technical expertise of the workforce and the strength of the Integrated Management System (IMS) that aligns quality, environmental, and safety objectives.

Award-Winning Projects

The following teams from the Jajpur unit were recognized for their contributions to quality enhancement and process innovation:

Deepak Agrawal, Unit Head at Jindal Stainless, Jajpur, attributed the success to the company's culture of viewing challenges as opportunities for innovation. He stated that the recognitions reaffirm the collective commitment to delivering world-class products and processes. The unit has strengthened its quality culture through widespread adoption of Quality Circle initiatives, Lean practices, and Kaizen activities, ensuring real-time monitoring and compliance tracking via digital IMS platforms.

Operational Context

Jindal Stainless Limited is India's leading stainless steel manufacturer, reporting an annual turnover of ₹42,955 crore ($4.86 billion) in FY26. As of March 2026, the company maintains an annual melt capacity of 4.2 million tonnes and operates 16 stainless steel manufacturing and processing facilities globally, including locations in Spain and Indonesia. The company utilizes electric arc furnace technology to manufacture stainless steel, a process designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and facilitate scrap recyclability without compromising quality. The Jajpur unit's achievements at the TQM Convention further demonstrate the company's focus on sustainable and efficient manufacturing practices across its ecosystem.