Jindal Stainless Secures Six Honors at 12th National Awards for Manufacturing Competitiveness

Jindal Stainless Secures Six Honors at 12th National Awards for Manufacturing Competitiveness​

Jindal Stainless Limited has received six prestigious awards at the 12th National Awards for Manufacturing Competitiveness (NAMC), recognizing its commitment to operational excellence and future-ready manufacturing capabilities across its units.

The accolades were bestowed following a rigorous assessment conducted from April 6 to 8, 2026, where both units competed against 170 manufacturing units nationwide. The awards ceremony took place on July 17, 2026, in Mumbai.

Recognition for Hisar and Mundra Units​

The Hisar unit was honored with the Gold Medal and the AatmaNirbhar Nation Builder Award under the AatmaNirbhar Factory Recognition Program (AFRP) for the fourth consecutive year. This facility also received the Diamond Medal for the second consecutive year, highlighting its sustained operational excellence. The Hisar unit was additionally adjudged the 2nd Runner-Up in the overall NAMC rankings.

The Mundra unit secured the Silver Medal and the AatmaNirbhar Factory Recognition under the AFRP.

These achievements underscore strategic initiatives implemented at both facilities. These efforts include adopting Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Lean Manufacturing practices, advancing digitalisation and Industry 4.0 initiatives, strengthening Quality, Safety, Health and Environment (QSHE) systems, fostering a culture of continuous improvement through quality circles, and focusing on energy efficiency, sustainability, resource optimization, and employee capability development.

Leadership Perspective​

Mr Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director of Jindal Stainless, stated that receiving these recognitions reflects the company's unwavering commitment to innovation and operational excellence. He added that the awards are a testament to the dedication of their employees, who enhance manufacturing competitiveness while creating long-term value for stakeholders, reinforcing the focus on adopting worldclass practices to strengthen India’s industrial growth.

Mr Vijay Kumar Bindlish, Unit Head at Hisar, described the recognition as a proud milestone, noting that it belongs to every employee whose dedication and pursuit of operational excellence continues to strengthen manufacturing capabilities and contributes to India's vision as a globally competitive manufacturing hub.

About Jindal Stainless Limited​

Jindal Stainless is described as one of India's leading stainless steel manufacturers. The company achieved an annual turnover of INR 42,955 crore (USD 4.86 billion) in FY26.

As part of its growth strategy, the company is ramping up facilities to achieve an annual melt capacity of 4.2 million tonnes by FY27.

Key operational details regarding Jindal Stainless include:


Founded in 1970, Jindal Stainless utilizes electric arc furnace technology for manufacturing stainless steel, a process that contributes to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and scrap recyclability.

JSL Stock Price Movement​

As of 11:45 AM, Jindal Stainless Limited shares are slipping by 2.41%, trading at ₹718.1 after shedding ₹17.75 in the metals sector. The stock is currently being traded amidst a volume of 122,493 shares in the live market session.