Japan’s JFE Steel will provide technical assistance for selected ferritic products
Jindal Stainless has entered into a Technical Assistance Agreement with Japan-based JFE Steel Corporation to support its manufacturing capabilities for selected ferritic stainless steel grades.
Under the agreement, JFE Steel will provide technical assistance to support Jindal Stainless’ efforts to improve product quality, manufacturing practices and process efficiency for the grades covered under the arrangement. Jindal Stainless said in an exchange filing.
The agreement comes amid increasing use of stainless steel across sectors including automotive, infrastructure, railways and process industries. Ferritic stainless steel grades are used in applications such as automotive components, railway coaches, kitchen equipment, industrial machinery and construction.
According to the company, demand for ferritic stainless steel is expected to grow over the coming decade, supported by demand for materials that offer durability, corrosion resistance and cost efficiency.
Under the Technical Assistance Agreement, JFE Steel will support Jindal Stainless in strengthening product quality and manufacturing practices for the specified ferritic s, said, “The future of manufacturing will be shaped by materials that deliver superior performance, sustainability, and value. Stainless steel, as a group of diversified high-performance alloys, is emerging as the material of choice across industries. Ferritic stainless steel, in particular, is becoming an increasingly important solution for industries looking to balance durability, corrosion resistance, and cost efficiency. At Jindal Stainless, we are committed to continuously enhancing our technological capabilities by cooperation with the world’s best. JFE Steel’s decades of expertise in ferritic stainless steel manufacturing will help us further strengthen product quality and operational excellence. More importantly, this association is about building capabilities that create greater value for our customers by strengthening our people, processes, and practices through this agreement.”
The company said the agreement forms part of its efforts to use external technical expertise to develop its manufacturing capabilities and support future growth in stainless steel.
Jindal Stainless reported an annual turnover of INR 42,955 crore, equivalent to USD 4.86 billion, in FY26 and an annual melt capacity of 4.2 million tonnes. As of March 2026, the company had 16 stainless steel manufacturing and processing facilities in India and overseas, including facilities in Spain and Indonesia, along with a network across 12 countries.
Founded in 1970, Jindal Stainless manufactures products including stainless steel slabs, blooms, coils, plates, sheets, precision strips, wire rods, rebars, blade steel and coin blanks. The company also operates ten sales offices and six service centres in India, as of March 2026.
