Jajpur unit wins CII National Award for Excellence in Water Management 2026

Jindal Stainless' Jajpur unit won the CII National Award for Excellence in Water Management 2026, as Winner in the 'Within the Fence' category.

Sat 10 Oct 2026

FY26 Turnover

INR 42,955 crore

Annual Melt Capacity

4.2 million tonnes

Water Recycling

100% internal water recycling system

What the release says

• The Jajpur unit of Jindal Stainless has been conferred the CII National Award for Excellence in Water Management 2026 as the Winner in the 'Within the Fence' category.
• The award is presented by the CII-Triveni Water Institute and honours organisations that demonstrate excellence in water stewardship through innovative practices, operational efficiency and sustainable water management.
• The company describes the recognition as reflecting its focus on embedding sustainability into operations at the Jajpur unit.

About the Jajpur unit

• The company calls Jajpur its flagship manufacturing hub and one of the world's largest stainless steel production facilities.
• A stated highlight is a 100% internal water recycling system, which the company says enables efficient water use while reducing dependence on freshwater resources.
• The plant has also implemented floating and rooftop solar installations, circular economy initiatives and advanced process optimisation.

What management said

• Deepak Agrawal, Unit Head, Jajpur, said the award is a testament to the company's commitment to responsible manufacturing and water stewardship.

Company profile in the release

• Annual turnover of INR 42,955 crore (USD 4.86 billion) in FY26.
• Annual melt capacity of 4.2 million tonnes.
• 16 stainless steel manufacturing and processing facilities in India and abroad, including in Spain and Indonesia.
• A worldwide network in 12 countries as of March 2026.
• In India, ten sales offices and six service centres as of March 2026.
• Product range includes stainless steel slabs, blooms, coils, plates, sheets, precision strips, wire rods, rebars, blade steel and coin blanks.
• Founded in 1970; the company says it manufactures stainless steel using electric arc furnace, a process it says significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and allows recyclability of scrap.

How a retail reader might read it

• This is an award and recognition announcement about the company's water management practices at one unit, not a corporate or financial action such as fund raising, an order win or a change in shareholding.
• It points to the operational and environmental practices the company is highlighting at its flagship facility.
• The release also restates the company's scale — turnover, melt capacity, facility and country count — which helps place the Jajpur unit in context.

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