- Recognition highlights unit’s commitment to quality excellence, innovation and operational excellence
Jajpur, July 31, 2026: Demonstrating its commitment to quality excellence and continuous improvement, Jindal Stainless’ Jajpur unit has won three prestigious awards at the Total Quality Management (TQM) Convention 2026, organised by the Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI), Pune Chapter.
The convention witnessed participation from 132 teams representing nearly 30 leading organisations across sectors including automotive, engineering, construction, consumer durables, textiles, industrial manufacturing, and steel. Competing on this platform, Jindal Stainless teams showcased impactful Lean Six Sigma projects focused on enhancing operational efficiency, process optimisation, and product quality.
The teams from Jindal Stainless were recognised for their innovative approaches and structured problem-solving methodologies. Team Manganese from the Steel Melt Shop (AOD) won the Gold Award for its project titled ‘Optimisation of Manganese Recovery in 200 Series’. Team Alpha from the Hot Strip Mill secured the Gold Award for its project on ‘Reduction of RIS Defect in 300 Series’. Team Comet from Central Quality received the Silver Award for its project titled ‘Reduction of Trapezoidity in Grades 304 & EN 1.4307’, highlighting its contribution towards process improvement and quality enhancement.
Commenting on the achievement, Unit Head, Jindal Stainless, Jajpur, Mr Deepak Agrawal, said, “ These recognitions reflect our teams’ technical expertise, commitment to excellence, and relentless pursuit of continuous improvement. At Jindal Stainless, we foster a culture where every challenge is seen as an opportunity to innovate and enhance performance. The success of our teams at the TQM Convention 2026 reaffirms the strength of our quality systems and our collective commitment to delivering world-class products and processes. I congratulate all the participating team members for their remarkable achievement.”
Over the years, Jindal Stainless’ Jajpur unit has strengthened its quality culture through the widespread adoption of Quality Circle (QC) initiatives, Lean practices, and Kaizen activities, encouraging employee-driven innovation and problem-solving. With more than 270 Quality Circle teams involving over 2,000 employees, the unit has successfully embedded a bottom-up improvement culture across its operations.
The unit’s Integrated Management System (IMS) ensures alignment of quality, environmental, and safety objectives, while digital IMS platforms enable real-time monitoring, compliance tracking, and enhanced audit readiness. These recognitions further reinforce Jindal Stainless’ commitment to Total Quality Management (TQM), operational excellence, and continuous improvement across its manufacturing ecosystem.
About Jindal Stainless
India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, Jindal Stainless, had an annual turnover of INR 42,955 crore (USD 4.86 billion) in FY26 and an annual melt capacity of 4.2 million tonnes. 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 2026. In India, there are ten sales offices and six service centres, as of March 2026. 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 and sustainable future. The company manufactures stainless steel using electric arc furnace, a process that significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and allows for recyclability of scrap without compromising on quality.