NEW DELHI (India CSR): Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, has been conferred the ‘Brand of the Year – CSR’ award in the Platinum category at the Sambad Corporate Excellence Awards 2026. The recognition highlights the organisation’s exemplary Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Odisha, with sustainability, community development, and stakeholder engagement embedded at the core of its operations in Odisha, home to its state-of-the-art plant.
The award was conferred by the Chief Guest, Sampad Chandra Swain ji, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Industries, Skill Development and Technical Education, Government of Odisha, in the presence of industry leaders and distinguished guests, at a felicitation ceremony held on 30 January. The award was received by Sukanta Kumar Rath, Deputy General Manager – CSR (Jajpur), Jindal Stainless.
In the picture (from L to R): Tanaya Patnaik (Editor, Kanak News & Sambad); Sampad Chandra Swain (Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Industries, Skill Development & Technical Education, Government of Odisha); Sukanta Kumar Rath (Deputy General Manager – CSR, Jindal Stainless – Jajpur); Sudhi Ranjan Mishra (General Manager – External Relations, Jindal Stainless – Jajpur); Saumya Ranjan Patnaik (Chairman, Eastern Media Limited); and Dr. Monica Nayyar Patnaik (Director, Eastern Media Limited)
Speaking on this achievement, Jindal Stainless, Managing Director, Abhyuday Jindal, said, “As part of our continued commitment to integrating ESG principles into our ways of working, the social pillar remains a key driver towards enabling sustainable and inclusive growth in Jajpur, Odisha. We remain committed to strengthening the communities where we operate, and beyond, and this recognition reaffirms our belief that businesses must play a proactive role in creating long-term social value alongside economic progress.”
Speaking on the recognition, Jindal Stainless, Unit Head – Jajpur, Deepak Agarwal, said, “The recognition is a testament to the company’s consistent on-ground efforts in Odisha to deliver measurable outcomes in community development. We remain committed to deepening our engagement with stakeholders and responsibly scaling our social impact.”
The Sambad Corporate Excellence Awards 2026 recognises organisations demonstrating exemplary performance, leadership, and impact across business excellence, sustainability, and social responsibility, with the Platinum Category honouring organisations that consistently set benchmarks for excellence, innovation, and responsible growth.
