Jindal Stainless has supplied about 40% of the total stainless steel requirement for India's first hydrogen-powered train, reinforcing its role in the country's transition to cleaner mobility. The company provided the premium austenitic stainless steel grade X5CrNi1810, exclusively sourced from its Jajpur and Hisar plants, for the fabrication of the train's coach bodies. This development marks a significant step in Indian Railways' adoption of green mobility solutions, utilizing materials that enhance energy efficiency and sustainability.

Role in India's First Hydrogen-Powered Train

The hydrogen-powered train represents a major advancement in India's efforts to adopt eco-friendly alternatives in its railway network. Stainless steel is a critical material in modern train coach construction, valued for its corrosion resistance, crash-worthiness, high strength-to-weight ratio, and durability. Jindal Stainless's contribution of approximately 40% of the total stainless steel needed for the coaches highlights its capacity to support large-scale, high-specification infrastructure requirements.

Supporting Cleaner Transportation

The introduction of hydrogen-powered trains aligns with broader national goals of reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable mobility. By supplying a substantial share of the structural material for this initiative, Jindal Stainless has positioned itself as a key supplier in India's evolving clean transportation landscape. The project underscores the growing demand for high-quality stainless steel in next-generation railway applications across the country, including metro systems and high-speed rail.

Jindal Stainless has been a supplier to Indian Railways for over three decades, contributing to landmark projects such as the first LHB coaches, the Vande Bharat Sleeper, and India's first Vande Metro train. The company reported an annual turnover of ₹42,955 crore in FY26 and is ramping up its facilities to reach 4.2 million tonnes of annual melt capacity in FY27.

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Jindal Stainless, India's leading stainless steel manufacturer, secured multiple honours at the 10th CII National Energy Efficiency Circle Competition 2026 for its manufacturing facilities in Hisar and Jajpur. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) recognised the company on July 2-3 in New Delhi for its sustained efforts in energy conservation, decarbonisation, and energy management practices. These recognitions highlight the firm's commitment to operational excellence and its progress toward a low-carbon future.

The Hisar unit received the National Award for Best Energy Efficient Case Study and the National Award for Best Case Study on Low Carbon/Carbon Neutral Initiative. Key initiatives included waste heat recovery systems, heater-less vaporisers, renewable energy integration, and green hydrogen applications. Over the last four years, the unit implemented 112 energy efficiency projects, resulting in a cumulative greenhouse gas emission reduction of 584,903 tCO₂e.

The Jajpur unit was recognised under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) PAT/CCTS Scheme and for the Effective Implementation of ISO 50001 Energy Management System. Its award-winning measures featured the installation of a Waste Heat Recovery Boiler (WHRB), adoption of the Melt Control System in the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), and optimisation of the Reheating Furnace (RHF). The unit executed more than 100 energy conservation projects over four years, leading to a cumulative carbon emission reduction of over 471,398 tCO₂e.

Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director of Jindal Stainless, stated that sustainability is integral to the company's operations and growth. He emphasised that the recognitions reaffirm the commitment to driving innovation that delivers operational excellence and environmental impact. The company continues to invest in technologies to accelerate India's transition to a low-carbon future.

Vijay Bindlish, Unit Head – Hisar, noted that the recognition reflects the team's sustained focus on decarbonisation and energy efficiency as strategic priorities. Deepak Agrawal, Unit Head – Jajpur, added that energy efficiency has become an integral part of the unit's operational philosophy, achieved through process optimisation and disciplined execution.