9OCTOBER 2025JINDAL INDIA LAUNCHES 1,500CR DOWNSTREAM STEEL PLANTSUDARSHAN CHEMICAL EARNS ISO 20400 SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATIONJindal India rolled out the downstream steel facility located in West Bengal as part of a strategic investment plan worth 1500 crore. The newly commissioned unit will have an annual production capacity of 0.6 million tonnes, signaling a substantial increase in the company's total tonnage.This new development will result in a 60 percent increment in Jindal India's overall yearly capacity from 1 Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited, a leading global manufacturer of pigments and color solutions, has been awarded the ISO 20400:2017 certification for Sustainable Procurement from Bureau Veritas Industrial Services (India) Private Limited.The certification covers Sudarshan's procurement practices related to the manufacture and dispatch of organic million tons to 1.6 million tons thus, the company's standing in the domestic steel market will be considerably solidified. The business is looking forward to making good use of this capacity enhancement to allow their sales revenue to grow in the next years.The enlargement project is designed to focus extensively on the present product lines. The output of the steel wire industry will grow from 60 to 75 percent as well as the manufacturing barriers. Besides that, the production of pipes will go up by 40 percent.This initiative is part of Jindal India's larger strategy that includes expanding its downstream area and providing a better quality of steel product which is in high demand for infrastructure, industrial, and automotive sectors.Jindal India is among the numerous companies that belong to the BC Jindal Group which is a $2.5 billion diversified conglomerate with holdings in steel, energy, and packaging films. The group's determination to capacity extension and superb operations is the basis for its concentration on long-term growth and being a market leader in India's steel sector. pigments, inorganic pigments, phthalo blue & green pigments, effect pigments, cosmetic pigments, pigment preparations, high-performance pigments, solvent dyes intermediates and by-products.ISO 20400 is an international standard developed by representatives from over 40 countries that provides guidance to organizations on incorporating sustainability into their purchasing strategy and procurement processes. The standard defines key principles of sustainable procurement including accountability, transparency, respect for human rights and ethical behavior.Shivalika Raje, Head of People Practices and Chief Sustainability Officer, Sudarshan Chemical, said, "We are honored to achieve the ISO 20400 certification, which reflects our unwavering commitment to sustainable and responsible procurement practices. This recognition validates our efforts to integrate sustainability throughout our supply chain operations and reinforces our dedication to creating positive environmental and social impact while maintaining the highest standards of ethical business conduct. This certification strengthens our position as a responsible brand and supports our broader ESG objectives."
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