Jindal Stainless has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nasscom to enhance digital capabilities among its workforce through the FutureSkills Prime platform.

Partnership details and scope

The collaboration aims to build digital competencies by providing all Jindal Stainless employees access to structured learning programmes and industry-validated certifications. FutureSkills Prime is a joint initiative by Nasscom and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, focused on digital skilling across industries.

Focus on workforce development

Under the partnership, employees can enrol in courses offered by the platform's network of learning partners. The programmes cover emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, Blockchain, and Digital Leadership. Learning pathways range from foundational digital fluency to advanced professional skills, available in self-paced and instructor-led formats.

Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director, Jindal Stainless, stated that staying ahead in the current technological landscape requires continually building capabilities alongside adopting new technologies. He emphasized that the partnership supports ongoing professional development to meet the organisation's evolving needs.

Sushil Baveja, Chief Human Resource Officer, noted that the platform facilitates continuous learning at scale while allowing employees to take ownership of their development through flexible, relevant programmes. The initiative includes co-branded certifications featuring logos of MeitY, SSC Nasscom, FutureSkills Prime, and Jindal Stainless for eligible programmes.

This skilling effort complements the company's broader digital transformation initiatives, including its Smart Factory 4.0 programme deployed across Hisar and Jajpur facilities. These operations utilize digital manufacturing platforms and Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS) solutions.

Jindal Stainless secured dual recognition at the CII National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2026. The company's Jajpur and Hisar manufacturing units were honoured for their contributions to energy efficiency and sustainable operations.

The Jajpur unit received the 'Excellent Energy Efficient Organization' Award, while the Hisar unit was conferred the 'Excellent Energy-Efficient Unit' Award. The ceremony took place in Hyderabad from September 16–18, 2026.

Operational efficiency measures

The awards recognise organisations demonstrating excellence in energy management, conservation, innovation, and sustainable industrial practices. The Jajpur unit's accolade acknowledges its efforts to optimise energy consumption, deploy resource-efficient technologies, and enhance process efficiencies.

At the Hisar unit, the evaluation included a presentation of an energy management case study. The plant highlighted its integrated approach through technology adoption, renewable energy integration, waste heat recovery systems, fuel substitution, and process optimisation.

Strategic focus

Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director, Jindal Stainless, stated that sustainability and operational excellence go hand in hand. He added that energy efficiency remains a critical pillar of the company's decarbonisation journey and efforts to build a sustainable future.

The company reported an annual turnover of ₹42,955 crore ($4.86 billion) in FY26. It maintains an annual melt capacity of 4.2 million tonnes across 16 manufacturing and processing facilities globally.