April 30, 2024
Sheroes of Jajpur
In the heart of Jindal Stainless, Jajpur, the shop floors buzz with activity, the air thick with a metallic scent and the steady hum of machinery. Along with the clang of stainless steel, remarkable stories unfold – one of women defying convention in the traditionally male dominated fields of engineering and manufacturing. We bring to […]
February 17, 2024
Scripted with Diligence, Sealed with Face
When this mechanical engineering graduate hailing from the Yamunanagar district of Haryana was in 10th standard, he had a date with destiny. Meet the Head HRM of our Hisar unit, Mr Rachin Verma, whose journey began to unfold when he was awarded a merit certificate by our dearest Bauji, Shri O P Jindal. Little did […]
October 17, 2023
Mr Gaurav Gupta – The Journey from GET to GM
With passion in his heart, an insatiable appetite for learning in his mind and a pursuit of excellence in his actions, Mr Gaurav Gupta has carved a remarkable path for himself, punctuated by the conquest of numerous milestones, with many more yet to come. Niharika Parashar from the Abhivyakti team spoke with Mr Gupta, who […]
September 19, 2023
Sustainable Engineering from principles to pra...
In a world facing unprecedented environmental challenges, the role of engineers has evolved beyond conventional problem-solving. Enter sustainable engineering: a dynamic field that not only seeks to innovate but also to harmonise human progress with the planet’s well-being. What can be a better way to celebrate Engineer’s Day than talking about what is sustainable engineering, […]
July 18, 2023
Mr Amol Kote
His name translates to invaluable, precious and he truly lives up to that word. With nearly 13 years as a cherished member of the stainless family, he has proven time and again to be an invaluable asset to the company. Hailing from a farming family, hard work and sincerity are ingrained in his DNA. But […]
June 20, 2023
Mr Vijay Arya
Meet Vijay Arya, the dynamic Plant Head, Jindal Lifestyle Limited, Rohad, whose extraordinary journey weaves together dedication, passion, and an unyielding pursuit of excellence. From a humble beginning to the towering heights of success, Mr Arya’s steadfast determination and unparalleled leadership have propelled him to the forefront of innovation and transformation. By conquering each milestone […]
April 19, 2023
Mr Sanjay Gupta
Numbers! They can be difficult to understand, difficult to memorise, and difficult to deal with for many, yet they are quintessential for all. We rely on numbers in countless ways to navigate the world around us, and often the journey is tough for most of us when it comes to complex calculations involving multiple numbers. […]
March 7, 2023
Gender Equality at Work: What You Really Think!
Gender stereotyping acts as a significant obstacle in the journey towards achieving equity, like a blank canvas on which society paints its assumptions and expectations about what it means to be male or female. However, the women at Jindal Stainless are playing a crucial role in challenging and breaking down these stereotypes, creating a more […]
February 8, 2023
Mr Syama Sunder Tripathy
Born in Berhampur, the Southern Odisha town famous for its lustrous Ikkat silk sarees, Mr Tripathy glides through his various roles as smoothly as silk. His endeavors throughout his career prove him to be a binding force for the organisation’s employees and a trainer who creates paths in the densest of woods. Whenever there is […]
January 17, 2023
Jindal Stainless Foundation takes initiative to...
Jindal Stainless Foundation, in collaboration with CURE International India, has been working relentlessly to eradicate the problem of clubfoot in the state of Odisha. Clubfoot is a common birth defect in which the baby’s foot is twisted out of shape or position as the tissues connecting the muscles to the bone are shorter than usual. Every year, […]
January 14, 2023
New Year – Now You
The Sun still rises from the east and sets in the west, we still are in the same place, same room, the same furniture, and the same people all around us. Yet, a single digit changes on the calendar and we find ourselves bubbling with renewed hope, dreams, and promises for a fresh beginning. That […]
December 14, 2022
Mr Rajesh Sharma
“We live in a rapidly changing world. But industries need predictability and forecasting to thrive. How does the world manage this dichotomy? One word: Strategists. Let’s meet one of our very own strategists, who has been running a marathon of projects with his out-ofthe-box thinking, willingness to step beyond templates, and developing signature strengths for […]
November 14, 2022
Painting the World Green Project Samanvay
We hear the word sustainability more often than anything in current times. Sustainability goals and being a responsible business have become non-negotiable in today’s world. What exactly does it mean to be “sustainable” in running a business? Well, it simply means doing business without negatively impacting the environment, community, or society as a whole. The […]
October 14, 2022
Ms Deepika Jindal
Art and culture go hand in hand and what is a better platform for making artistic expressions than festivals? In this special edition of Abhivyakti, we bring to you the lady who sees art in stainless steel. Arttd’inox, a lifestyle brand of Jindal Stainless, is the brainchild of Ms Deepika Jindal. It is here that […]
September 14, 2022
National Engineer’s Day
Engineers play a pivotal role in making our planet better and technologically advanced. The words technology, innovation, and advancement are just words without engineers behind them, working tirelessly to make them possible. Our country celebrates National Engineer’s Day every year on September 15. We asked our engineers about their vision and what it means to […]
August 18, 2022
Mr Koushik Majumdar
Ever heard of a person who looks for tough challenges and rejects a life that’s stable and peaceful? Well, let us present to you the mildmannered artist who swings in the symphony of chaos – Mr Koushik Majumdar. He lives in the hope of facing new challenges and finding solutions to them. It’s been 14 […]
July 4, 2022
Mr Narendra Sandhu
When life throws lemons, some dodge them, some make lemonade, but only a marketing professional can make a business out of it! Meet Mr Narendra Singh Sandhu, a seasoned professional in Sales with over two decades of experience, who was instrumental in bringing the idea of our coveted Jindal Saathi seal to life. Did you […]
May 4, 2022
Mr Arvind Dwivedi
“Ab to nasha ho gaya hai,” says Mr Dwivedi when asked about his demanding role. We have always talked about production and the heroes who deliver. Let’s also talk about the unseen heroes who make sure operations are running without any hiccups. Meet Mr Arvind Dwivedi, the man behind the Jajpur unit’s Railway siding. With […]
April 4, 2022
Mr Rajesh Rehpade
Peeking in from the outside of his glass cabin, you will find Mr Rehpade looking stern, eyes fixated on his laptop screen. But the moment you knock and get in, he greets you with a wide and generous smile. He keeps a smile on his face despite all the challenges he faces, and everyone who […]
January 4, 2022
Sourabh Kumar
In this edition of Stainless Spirit, we bring to you the story of the SPD stalwart GM, Hisar, Mr Sourabh Kumar. He started his career as a GET with us. Having spent around 22 years with the company, Mr Sourabh is now thoroughbred with his role and responsibilities. He has seen SPD thrive through the […]
December 29, 2021
The year that it was!
2021 brought back hope for a pandemic-ridden business world. The Indian stainless steel industry geared up, with Jindal Stainless leading from the front. Looking back at the year that went by, here are some of our stainless moments. Combating COVID An agile strategy on the operational and administrative fronts helped us keep the COVID situation […]
November 20, 2021
Jindal Stainless Foundation opens self-financin...
In November 2021, Jindal Stainless Foundation facilitated in setting up of two tailoring centers in two villages of Danagadi block, Dhabahali and Kiapada in Odisha. The centres were equipped with 10 sewing machines and appropriate furniture. With the active involvement of community members and self help groups, a total of 50 women were enrolled in […]
November 19, 2021
Jindal Stainless Foundation opens computer educ...
JIIT Computer Education Centre is the brainchild of Jindal Stainless Foundation (JSF) under its key focus area ‘Entrepreneurship Development’. This initiative segues with the mission of the Government to equip the rural youth with employability skills. Khenaprabha has been associated with JSF as a master trainer who is not only running the Centre but has […]
November 18, 2021
Jindal Stainless Foundation organizes lecture s...
Jindal Stainless Foundation, in partnership with Woman of the Elements Trust, commenced a project in Haryana on women empowerment that addresses the issue of domestic violence. This program promotes the concept of friendship between the Police and the community at large. This program will not only work to address crime once it has happened but […]
November 15, 2021
Sushil Tyagi
Our Bauji, Shri O P Jindal said, “For some men, destiny isn’t written unless they write it.” Our Stainless Spirit story of this month features someone who lives by this quote. Introducing DGM, SMS Operations, Hisar, Mr Sushil Tyagi! Coming from an educational background which had no relation with metallurgy, it was his determination which […]
October 26, 2021
Jindal Stainless Foundation acquaints farmers i...
In order to upgrade skills and knowledge of farmers at Hisar, the Jindal Stainless Foundation and the Gram Unnati Foundation organized visits of farmers to Hisar and Mewat Krishi Mela by Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University. At this Mela, farmers got the opportunity to have a dialogue with University scientists and witnessed a live […]
October 15, 2021
JIMS
‘Battles are not won individually; they are won by teamwork’ says the Medical Director, Jindal Institute of Medical Science’, Dr Shekhar Sinha. In this edition of Abhivyakti, we are saluting the stainless spirit of the Jindal Hospital, for waging a war against the deadly second wave of Covid and coming out victorious. An unforeseen crisis […]
September 28, 2021
Jindal Stainless Foundation out to treat Clubfo...
In September 2021, Jindal Stainless Foundation, in partnership with Cure International India Trust (CIIT), launched a Clubfoot Disability Elimination Program in Haryana and Odisha for children born with the condition of clubbed feet. This is done in line with Foundations objective to help every individual, child or adult, live a dignified and optimal life. In […]
September 15, 2021
Bhagwan Singh
Meet Mr Bhagwan Singh, AGM, Steel Melting Shop (SMS), Jajpur. His relentless efforts have contributed to the growth of Jindal Stainless over the last 24 years. His dedication at the Argon Oxygen Decarburization (AOD) section of SMS, earlier in Hisar and now in Jajpur, has played a major role in achieving the highest ever production […]
September 6, 2021
Jindal Stainless Foundation trains farmers in t...
Jindal Stainless Foundation provided fish farmers from the village Artia, Odiso GP in Rasulpur with training and awareness regarding the benefits of azolla farming. This was done in partnership with the the NGO executing farmers’ development projects and the Gram Unnati Foundation. Farmers were provided with azolla seeds for cultivation and continuous follow ups were […]
September 5, 2021
Jindal Stainless brings Odia literature to stud...
On September 5, 2021, the Department of Tourism and Culture, the Government of Odisha, and the Jindal Stainless Foundation came together to for the third edition of the Ankur Children’s Literature Festival. Due to COVID-19 issues, the program was conducted online. The webinar was inaugurated by the Honorable Minister of Tourism and Culture, Odisha, Shri […]
August 30, 2021
Jindal Stainless installs automated ticketing s...
Jindal Stainless Foundation installed an automated ticketing and managing access system at Cuttack railway station on August 30, 2021. The move not only supports general automation initiatives being taken by Indian Railways, but is particularly helpful in times of pandemic like COVID 19, where human touch has to be minimized. The machine works for thermal […]
August 26, 2021
“Om Prakash has not got feet. He’s got wheels”,...
Founder’s Day Special This story is a story that still reverberates in the stories of generations. This story is about a man who lived a simple and purposeful life, unknowing of the larger than life impact he had created in the vacuum of time. This is the story of the valour of Shri Om Prakash […]
August 19, 2021
Jindal Stainless Foundation sets an example wit...
Jindal Stainless Foundation (JSF), the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Jindal Stainless, along with Prabhaav Foundation, has taken up multiple sustainable initiatives to restore, develop, maintain, and preserve the iconic OP Jindal Memorial Park in Hisar, Haryana. The development has led the park to fulfill Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11.7 set by the United Nations […]
August 15, 2021
Founder’s Day
Truly, for some men, destiny isn’t written unless they write it – Shri OP Jindal August holds a special place for the members of Stainless family as we celebrate founder’s day in this month. A man with an impeccable willpower, unquestionable resilience and unparallel perseverance, our Bauji is the source of inspiration for all of […]
July 20, 2021
Jindal Stainless Foundation drives awareness on...
Preventive and curative health care of the rural community has been one of the core areas of Jindal Stainless Foundation. Apart from providing services at static clinic, the Foundation joined hands with Government Malaria Control Department, Odisha and organised awareness cum sensitization program within Jajpur plant and the surrounding villages. With the help of Fire […]
July 15, 2021
Puran Singh
In this edition of Abhivyakti, meet Mr Puran Singh who is a Head, IR & Administration, JSL Lifestyle Ltd.. Approachable, trustworthy, and generous, that’s how people know him. During his 17 years with Jindal Stainless, he was assigned many roles but excellence and endless learning were constant in every role he undertook. Not just in […]
June 20, 2021
Jindal Stainless Foundation empowers women by t...
The Jindal Stainless Foundation has been running skilling programs for women in the area of stitching and tailoring for a long time now. A Centre run by the Foundation in Hisar, Haryana, known by the name of OP Jindal Vikas Kendra ‘Unnat’ has seen hundreds of women graduate each year with course completion certificates, and […]
June 15, 2021
World Environment Day
“The greatest threat to our plant is the belief that someone else will save it” Robert Swan Our progress as the human race has been inflicting a lot of damage on the environment, but our worst move yet would be the lack of intention to do something for damage-control. For this year’s World Environment Day, […]
June 6, 2021
An SHG in Kalinganagar takes up rice de-husking...
One of the key intervention methods applied by Jindal Stainless Foundation in the area of skill development is creation of self-help groups, or SHGs. United by the purpose of their growth, SHGs serve as communities driving growth of each member through upskilling and support. In Odisha, a Kalinganagar-based SHG of 13 members expanded its area […]
June 6, 2021
Jindal Stainless Foundation helps farmers raise...
In another intervention by Jindal Stainless Foundation, farmers in Odisha were trained on best practices pertaining to growing bitter gourd. Bitter gourd is one of the most important vegetable crops grown in and around the Jajpur area in Odisha. It is cultivated by a majority of the farmers in the region. In the cropping season […]
May 25, 2021
Supporting livelihoods of women artisans in COV...
Jindal Stainless Foundation (JSF), the CSR arm of Jindal Stainless unleashed the second phase of its Golden Grass Weaving Project that was launched in 2018 with the objective of improving the skill sets of the traditional artisans of Antia Village, Jajpur, Odisha. JSF had taken up this initiative in collaboration with Mudra Foundation, a Bhubhaneswar-based […]
May 15, 2021
SK Jain
“Mr Jain had been a part of our Stainless family for over 28 years. His untimely death has left us all shocked. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. On behalf of the Jindal Stainless family, we offer our deepest condolences to Mr Jain’s family and pray that they find the strength to […]
May 13, 2021
Golden Grass Project supported by Jindal Stainl...
In 2018, the Jindal Stainless Foundation, in collaboration with Mudra Foundation, started the Golden Grass Weaving Project. The project aims to improve skill sets of the traditional artisans of Antia Village in Jajpur, Odisha. Already in its second phase, the project has not gone international. Focus of the project has shifted on tapping into international […]
May 1, 2021
Jindal Stainless Foundation solves soil fertili...
Sugarcane farmers in Deoda village of Jajpur, Odisha, faced problems related to the overall soil health, due to the previous overdose of chemical fertilisers and pesticides. This negatively impacted the crop productivity, increased cost of cultivation and hence, decreased the incomes of the farmers. Jindal Stainless Foundation (JSF), in collaboration with Gram Unnati Foundation (GUF), […]
April 29, 2021
The empowering story of Meerabai SHG supported ...
Self-help groups, or SHGs, are commonly groups of women united by the purpose of empowerment. For decades, Jindal Stainless Foundation has been empowering women in its communities to take up entrepreneurial projects by forming into SHGs. One such SHG, Meerabai, has been setting the right kind of example for the local community of Jajpur, Odisha. […]
April 24, 2021
Jindal Stainless Foundation helping girls in ne...
Working on its goal of establishing a fair and equal society, Jindal Stainless Foundation has partnered with the Selfie with Daughter Foundation. The latter works exclusively on gender equality, and promoting pride in the girl child, in order to address long-standing menace of female foeticide, and sensitize society towards rights, equality, education, health, safety, participation, […]
April 15, 2021
Yogendra Singh
“Live with simplicity and ease, happiness will follow automatically” This is the life mantra of Mr Yogendra Singh. Our first ‘Abhivyakti Hero’ under Stainless Pride reward and recognition scheme, Mr Singh joined Jindal Stainless in 2005 and now feels one with the brand. Starting form SMS 1 in Hisar, he soon shifted to Procurement and […]
April 4, 2021
Jindal Stainless Foundation working to augment ...
Augmenting the income of farmers has been chief on the sustainability agenda of Jindal Stainless for a long time. In one such intervention, a much needed problem was identified and successfully resolved. Brinjal is among the most preferred crops in the Jajpur region of Odisha. However, during late Rabi and starting of Zaid season, a […]
April 2, 2021
Jindal Stainless Foundation arranges training s...
Farmers in the village Patapur of Sukinda Block of Odisha were tackling with a pest attack on their Brinjal plant. Worried by the problem, they reached out to Jindal Stainless Foundation, which has been working with the Gram Unnati Foundation to upskill and educate farmers. The team consulted experts and organized an on-farm training session […]
March 30, 2021
Jindal Stainless Foundation promotes education ...
Jindal Stainless Foundation has been working closely with the Noida Deaf Society to impart quality education among speech and hearing impaired students. After years of successful operation at Hisar, Haryana Jindal Stainless extended the classes to Delhi and Jajpur, Odisha, as well. After weeks of online learning enforced by COVID-19, formal classes commenced at Welfare […]
March 27, 2021
Jindal Stainless making women in Odisha and Har...
Sabita Patra is from a tribal community in Odisha and lives with her husband and two children. Her association with Jindal Stainless Foundation started around a decade ago, under the fold of women empowerment project, where she was also a part of a self help group (SHG). An eager learner, apart from the regular SHG […]
March 16, 2021
Jindal Stainless gets waste pickers health insu...
The Jindal Stainless Foundation, in partnership with Green Dream Foundation, initiated the project ‘Hisar Heroes’ for addressing the issue of solid waste management. With the objective to improve the life condition of the waste pickers, medical coverage cards were distributed to them at Hisar, Haryana. The initiative covers both day care and hospitalization under the […]
March 15, 2021
International Women’s Day
“Women of the world want and deserve an equal future free from stigma, stereotypes and violence; a future that’s sustainable, peaceful, with equal rights and opportunities for all. To get us there, the world needs women at every table where decisions are being made”.- UN Women In 1908, thousands of women shook New York City […]
March 9, 2021
Health awareness drive among women of Jajpur, O...
Jindal Stainless Foundation organised a 15-day mass awareness drive in the rural communities around the Jajpur plant of Jindal Stainless. The drive was to make people aware about the viral diseases and improve preparedness amongst them. Women turned out to attend these sessions in big numbers and raised queries without hesitation. Health workers, doctors and […]
February 27, 2021
Women entrepreneurs venture into agri business
The CSR partner of Jindal Stainless Foundation, Sampanna Jeevika Producer Company Limited, recently ventured into agri-business activities to empower first-generation entrepreneurs amongst women from Self Help Groups (SHGs). The CSR team of Jindal Stainless has facilitated formation of 200 women SHGs since 2008; these SHGs are engaged in small and micro-business activities, which are very […]
February 15, 2021
Mukesh Kumar Pathak
“When life throws you a curveball, get on the front-foot and swing!” A cricket lover, our protagonist for this month swears by this philosophy. From Hisar to Jajpur, and from the Scrap Yard to SMS, the one thing he always carried with him is relentless zeal to learn and improve. It’s no surprise that he […]
January 27, 2021
Jindal Stainless Foundation helps youth become ...
The family of 22-year old Jagannath Mandal, son of Rabin Mandal from village Ranagundi, Danagadi, Odisha faced financial distress. Born to a farmer father and homemaker mother, their primary source of income was agriculture, and the family had been facing unstable financial conditions for a considerably long period of time. As a result, he could […]
January 25, 2021
Jindal Stainless Foundation promotes wall art t...
Two major schools in Hisar, Haryana, OP Jindal Modern School and Vidya Devi Jindal School are under the administrative care of Jindal Stainless. In alignment to its commitment to provide a well-rounded education to children, a wall painting drive was initiated at OP Jindal Modern School, Hisar to generate awareness and sensitize students and visitors […]
January 18, 2021
Jindal Stainless continues training of youth in...
As part of its long-term commitments to educate and empower fabricators in stainless steel welding, Jindal Stainless has been organizing training camps for the welder and fabricator community. As part of initiative called Stainless Academy, it not only augments their incomes, but also helps in higher adoption of a far more environmentally sustainable metal, stainless […]
January 15, 2021
Manav Mangla
Tell us about your life before Jindal Stainless?I was a highly disciplined, dedicated and passionate person right from my college days. My keenness to learn and excel enable me to top the batch. And my passion to serve the nation led me to explore for a career in armed forces wherein I passed the exam […]
January 1, 2021
Seed treatment training to farmers by Jindal St...
Groundnut is an important cash crop for the farmers of Jajpur, Odisha, and also a popular crop in the region. However, farmers have been facing certain problems in groundnut cultivation for a while, which are associated with soil-borne and seed-borne diseases, negatively impacting the overall crop productivity and yield. To address these issues, the NGO […]
December 15, 2020
Committed to Learn
This time, we are celebrating the Stainless Spirit of Mr Pankag Garg. His story is a shining example that with dedication, no mountain is too high to climb. Having spent over two decades at Jindal Stainless, he terms being appointed as the CTL (Cut to Length) Line In-charge as the turning point in his career. […]
October 15, 2020
Bumper Production
Stainless Spirit “With limbs that move in a majestic arc, They glow like a beacon of light in a world so dark. Efficiently enduring every ordeal They embody the spirit of stainless steel.” In our ‘new normal’, many of us are working remotely or with face masks and social distancing amidst a world health crisis. […]
September 15, 2020
Steering the Steelway Warehouse- Mr Dilip Das
In this edition of Abhivyakti, Meet AE, Production, Mr Dilip Das from Jindal Stainless Steelway limited who has completed 15 stain-less years being a part of the Jindal family. He has gone through multiple role changes and has proved to be consistent performer everytime. Currently he is warehouse incharge in Pathredi plant. Destiny brought this […]
August 15, 2020
Mukesh’s Mettle.
In this edition of Abhivyakti, let’s look at the journey of AM, SPD, Mr Mukesh Sekwaria from Hisar. He is the perfect example of starting small and making it large. His exciting tenure of 13 years has been fiddled with many innovations and improvement initiatives, and of course, endless learning! Read on to know why […]
June 15, 2020
The CSM Expert – Mr Amit Tyagi
The beginning of the 13th year might be unlucky for some, but definitely not for our hero of the month, DGM, CSM, Jajpur, Mr Amit Tyagi. From Meerut to Delhi, to Hisar and finally, to Jajpur, have a look at his eventful journey that eventually led him to be awarded at our annual awards night, […]
March 15, 2020
We, The Equalists
Not-at-all-dear Patriarchal Society, I know that I’m a huge disappointment to you. I couldn’t have been happier with myself for that. You’re right when you say that women like us have imbalanced the societal order. We indeed have. And we will happily continue at this noble task till the time gender balance is restored. Till the […]
February 23, 2020
The Bidding Wizard
From being a Draftsman in the company to drafting a 25 crore Retention Tank order, Sachin is the business equivalent of his namesake from the cricket world! His enthusiasm for his profession motivates him to commute 5 hours straight to contribute his bit to the organisation. When we recall Mr Gupta’s journey with us, we […]
February 15, 2020
Chasing The Blue Horizons
My day started on the deck of a ship that took us away from the shore in the golden hour. Excited for my new adventure, I was trying to soak in the expanse of the Indian Ocean in silence. It seemed like the infinite blue sea was merging softly at the horizon with the blue […]
January 15, 2020
The Indomitable Dilip
From CA apprenticeship and trying his luck at teaching, to finally heading production at the Mumbai (Patalganga) unit of Jindal Stainless Steelway Limited (JSSL), Mr Dilip Kumar Giri’s journey has been quite a roller-coaster. Read on to see why this relentless performer was sent to Italy just a few months after he joined our company! […]
January 15, 2020
Cheers To Collaboration
Cheers to Collaboration – A Must Have Competency for Optimum Results and Enduring Relationships An organization is a community at work. People come together in the pursuit of achieving a shared goal. At the roots of this kind of collectivism is human progress. From the age of homo-sapiens 5000+ years ago, the human race has […]
December 4, 2019
Balwant Singh Rawat
Meet Mr Balwant Singh Rawat, whose behind-the-scene work is indispensible to our organization. From Admin work, to Cricket, to R&D, it’s been quite a journey. Read on to find out why our Chairman, Mr Rattan Jindal, fondly addressed him as ‘Tendulkar’. Tell Us About Your Life Before Jindal Stainless. Ever since I joined Jindal Stainless, […]
September 9, 2019
Lead Like A Parent, Parent Like A Leader
As a parent, we love our children because they are an extension of us. We dote on them because we want them to grow in a happy atmosphere. We own their problems, accept the way they are and simultaneously offer constructive criticism because we want to enable them to learn the ropes of the world. […]
September 7, 2019
Omkar Singh
From a steel welder to a Senior Engineer at Arttd’inox, Mr Omkar Singh’s life story is like no other! Compassionate, caring and consistent, Mr Singh has moved beyond comfort, and brought in innovative approaches to enhance business at every step of his career. His story is proof of the pudding that the real essence of […]
August 4, 2019
Manoj Gupta
Meet the stalwarts of the Quality Assurance team that work day and night to put the ‘stainless’ in our stainless steel. It is because of their unswerving dedication and attention-to-detail that the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) team applauded the quality of our products. From design to deployment, it is this team that ensures that […]
July 18, 2019
Halu Chalu Apadu, Thokhad Aaye
I must have been in my twenties when I came across a road sign in Maharashtra saying, “Halu Chalu Apadu, Thokhad Aaye”. The phrase roughly translates into – Go slow… Watch out! You will be hitting a hurdle.’ The profundity of that simple signage struck me and years down the line, it still rings true in […]
July 6, 2019
Irfan Khan
An organization’s greatest asset is always its employees. They say a great employee is like a leaf clover – hard to find and lucky to get. JSL Lifestyle is lucky to have found one such leaf clover at the Pathredi Plant in Haryana. Mr Irfan Khan, Team Leader, is responsible for producing quality products through […]
June 21, 2019
The ‘Main Hoon Na’ Approach To Busi...
“Koi Mushkil Koi Pareshaani AayeIf any trouble or anxiety comes your wayRehna Kabhi Na Bekaraar…Main Hoon NaDon’t ever be restless, I am here for you” The world is moving from product selling to solution selling. Simultaneously, in any work environment, both bosses & subordinates are looking for trustworthy colleagues & specialists, who are resourceful enablers and […]
June 3, 2019
Reality 2030
2030. New Delhi. It’s been more than two days now that the rays of the sun have not reached the land-locked state capital through the impermeable brown veil of smog and coal dust. More than half of the swarming metropolis is unemployed and struggling to make ends meet as basic resources such as food and […]
May 13, 2019
Reorienting Perceptions to Problems
When Jerry Sternin, author and researcher for Save The Children arrived in Vietnam, he had no clue as to how to tackle the grave issue at hand. Sternin was sent to Vietnam to investigate the root cause of malnutrition amongst kids. The common analysis so far was – poor sanitation and unclean water. He deemed […]
April 22, 2019
Pursuit Of A Stress-Free Life
One day, a colleague asked me how I’m able to look so calm and content despite being loaded with work. I told him that my secret to living a stress-free life is simple – I carry a pen and paper with me, everywhere I go, and that’s the reason I often get called ‘The Planner’. […]
April 9, 2019
Sudhir Kumar
‘You can’t eliminate every hazard, but the closer you get to that goal, the safer you make the environment for your people.’ – Safety team of Jindal Stainless If you reach home safely at the end of your workday, Congratulations! You made it through yet another day; a lot of people don’t get this lucky. […]
March 8, 2019
The Women Gossipers
They are everywhere. Slavering with stories and theories on women. They are found among both sexes. Gossiping about women is their chief pastime. Like herds, their thoughts on the subject are all the same. That women envy each other. That women can never be true friends with other women. That women are poor drivers. That […]
March 4, 2019
Pushpa Chowdhary
Don or Damsel? It’s the art of Womanhood! People call her ‘Lady Don’, but she is a queen of hearts. A compelling force to be reckoned with, she is nothing but a woman who has both the will and acumen to rule the corporate world. Meet Business Head, JSL Lifestyle Ltd, Pushpa Chowdhary who is […]
February 26, 2019
Once A Sportsman, Always A Sportsman
Soon after I graduated, I realized that the relevance of my engineering degree was ephemeral. Thriving in every corner of every big company in this country was a sea of other equally talented engineers, and the only way to excel was to differentiate my work from theirs. Determined for success, I streamlined all my energies […]
January 1, 2019
Deconstructing Creativity
5 sure-shot ways to foster creativity in any organization No idea can materialize inside an isolated ivory tower. Ideas need time to brew into shape like a cup of aromatic coffee is brewed to personal perfection. A thrill-seeker by nature, my mantra at work is to beyond the ordinary not just in my personal but […]
December 3, 2018
Late B P Goyal
In the loving memory of Shri BP Goyal, Jindal Stainless Limited recently named the Hot Pickling Line of the Jajpur plant as the BPG Line. This is a small gesture to commemorate his relentless devotion and passion towards his work. Mr Goyal was a man who led by example, and we salute his spirit, which […]
November 14, 2018
Being In The Business Of Hope
When an anthropologist in Africa asked some tribal children to race till the nearby tree promising the winner a basket full of fruits, he was surprised to see what happened next. All the children held hands and raced till the tree so that they could share the winning price. This spirit of sharing is called UBUNTU or […]
October 16, 2018
Celebrations At Work Place
Hurried schedules, work deadlines, endless meetings and emails, all add to the stresses one deals with in their daily life. The need to take a step back to reconnect with oneself, and others around, is more pronounced today than ever before. After all, life should not only be lived, it should be celebrated. Embracing this spirit, […]
October 6, 2018
Happiness On Two Wheels
People who know me are privy to my passion for sports and fitness. Being an active kid, I’ve played a lot of sports in school, especially hockey. I even used to cycle almost 15 kms back and forth from school in class 7. But just like a lot of us, most of my physical activities […]
September 7, 2018
DP Verma
“DP Verma’s mind operates in 2041…” This one line is enough to describe our stainless hero. Let’s meet the man who has devoted 28 years of his life to Jindal Stainless. Popularly known as DP Verma, he is a tech enthusiast who is ever ready to learn new things. Exuding all the qualities of stainless […]
August 5, 2018
Our Beloved Bauji
Bauji’s Legacy Lives On In Our Lives Purnendhu Pradhan, MRSS, JSL “Bauji dared to dream, and that is one of the qualities that always set him apart. In 2004, he gave JSL the vision to become a global SS manufacturing company and he exuded so much confidence, that nobody had an inch of doubt about […]
July 1, 2018
PK Tyagi
“Salaam sir! Good morning madam! Your Id card please!”; these may be just words for us, uttered by faces we see daily, but notice rarely. We almost overlook them, as we head towards the biometric system, to mark our presence. How many times have we really turned around to greet them or to just exchange […]
June 10, 2018
Piyush Tripathi
On the first day of work, he failed to answer a single question out of several he was asked. But that did not deter him, rather helped him explore the best in himself. His journey is proof that he is nothing less than a hero today. Here is the story of the man who persevered […]
February 8, 2018
Durga Das
He is an epitome of enduring greatness. An ideal blend of personal humility and professional will. He never said no to opportunities; his sparkling eyes narrate indelible stories. Stories of his sweat and toil. Stories that make him our stainless hero. Here is a rewarding journey of an industrious man who devoted his four decades […]
January 7, 2018
BK Joshi
Like a phoenix, he has risen on his own. From humble beginnings and difficult times to a solid presence and a prominent role. No matter how far he flies today, his roots are intact in the same bed he has risen from. Meticulous yet simple, smart yet grounded, he is always one step ahead of […]
January 5, 2018
Aman Kumar Mishra
These eyes, seeking challenges. No, he is not an adventurer, but a defier who competes with his self. Yet, ‘fighter’ is an understatement for him, because he wins with concord. A winner of ‘Innovation in Stainless’ award, he is a creative enthusiast, blazing a trail of successes. Here is a story of a young manager […]
November 5, 2017
Sunil Gera
From a farming background to the head of operations in India’s biggest stainless steel producer, Dayal Singh has more to share about his 35-year long journey with JSL than we can imagine! Meet the man who had risen from humble origins to a leadership position in the melt shop. The stainless fighter who proved that […]