- 25 HR professionals at Jindal Stainless to undergo a nine-month customised learning journey, co-created with XLRI
- Programme aims to strengthen HR competencies, processes, and ensure a future-ready workforce
New Delhi, 10 March 2026: Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Xavier School of Management (XLRI) to develop a structured HR Competency Development Programme aimed at strengthening strategic HR leadership across the organisation. The nine-month competency-building programme blends academic insight with real-world business context to equip Jindal Stainless’ HR professionals with the capabilities required to support the company’s continuous growth and evolving organisational needs.
As part of this customised competency development programme, 25 HR professionals from the company’s corporate office and plant locations will undergo this learning journey, delivered through a combination of in-person and virtual sessions. The programme is designed to strengthen core HR competencies, enhance processes, and build a future-ready HR function aligned with the evolving needs of the business.
Speaking on the development, Managing Director, Jindal Stainless, Mr Abhyuday Jindal, said, “Any organisation is only as strong as its people, and enabling policies and processes play a critical role in ensuring their long-term success. As Jindal Stainless continues to scale its production to serve a growing customer base, it becomes increasingly important for us to build a future-ready leadership pipeline. Our MoU with XLRI reflects our commitment to nurturing talent and equipping our teams with the strategic capabilities required to drive innovation, lead change, and support the organisation’s next phase of growth.”
In the picture (left to right): Fr. Alwyn Rodrigues, SJ, Dean (Admin & Finance) – XLRI, Mr. Sushil Baveja, CHRO – Jindal Stainless, Fr. Nelson A. D’Silva, S.J, Director – XLRI Delhi-NCR, Mr. Rajeev Ranjan, Vice-President, HR – Jindal Stainless
The programme will focus on developing eight core competencies, including business acumen, stakeholder management, culture building, strategic thinking, data analytics, design thinking, and problem-solving & critical thinking, and change management and will comprise 19 interactive sessions of three hours each, along with internal implementation projects and five in-person lessons.
Chief Human Resources Officer, Jindal Stainless, Mr Sushil Baveja, said, “The HR function today extends far beyond conventional roles and responsibilities. It requires stronger business understanding, analytical capabilities, and the ability to navigate complex organisational dynamics. At Jindal Stainless, we believe in providing opportunities to our people to grow with us and this programme has been designed with the aim of enabling our HR teams to act as strategic partners to the business and bring tangible impact to our HR processes.”
Through such structured programmes, Jindal Stainless continues to invest in workforce development and nurture leadership talent, strengthen organisational culture, and create a workplace environment conducive to continuous learning and growth.
About Jindal Stainless:
India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, Jindal Stainless, had an annual turnover of INR 40,182 crore (USD 4.75 billion) in FY25 and is ramping up its facilities to reach 4.2 million tonnes of annual melt capacity in FY27. It has 16 stainless steel manufacturing and processing facilities in India and abroad, including in Spain and Indonesia, and a worldwide network in 12 countries, as of March 2025. In India, there are ten sales offices and six service centres, as of March 2025. The company’s product range includes stainless steel slabs, blooms, coils, plates, sheets, precision strips, wire rods, rebars, blade steel, and coin blanks.
Jindal Stainless relies on its integrated operations to enhance its cost competitiveness and operational efficiency. Founded in 1970, Jindal Stainless continues to be inspired by a vision for innovation and enriching lives and is committed to social responsibility.
Jindal Stainless remains focused on a greener, sustainable future, fuelled by environmental responsibility. The company manufactures stainless steel using scrap in an electric arc furnace, which involves lower greenhouse gas emissions and enables recyclability with no reduction in quality.