Jindal Stainless Deploys 10 Electric Trucks to Cut Emissions

Key highlights

• Jindal Stainless deploys 10 electric trucks for the first time.

• Trucks will connect Jajpur, Kharagpur and Kolkata.

• Green mobility initiatives target 71 tonnes of monthly CO₂ savings.

• The company operates 80 LNG trucks and 60 CNG buses.

• Green transportation initiatives aim to handle 8,000-10,000 tonnes of cargo monthly.

Jindal Stainless has deployed 10 electric trucks for finished goods transportation for the first time, marking another step towards greener logistics in India. The electric trucks will operate on routes connecting the company’s Jajpur plant in Odisha with Kharagpur and Kolkata in West Bengal.

Announced on October 15, 2026, the initiative is part of the company’s phased transition towards electric and alternative-fuel vehicles. Jindal Stainless expects its green transportation initiatives to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 71 tonnes per month compared with diesel-based transportation.

Jindal Stainless Expands Electric and Alternative-Fuel Fleet

Along with its newly deployed electric trucks, Jindal Stainless is increasing the use of alternative fuels across its logistics network. The company currently operates 80 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks to transport finished goods from its Jajpur and Hisar facilities to western India. It has also started deploying compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks to transport import cargo from Dhamra port to its Jajpur plant.

In addition, the company operates 60 CNG buses for employee transportation at its Hisar and Jajpur facilities. Together, these electric and alternative-fuel transportation initiatives are expected to handle approximately 8,000 to 10,000 tonnes of cargo every month.

Green Logistics to Reduce Carbon Emissions

According to Jindal Stainless, its green dispatch programme is modelled around a monthly cargo volume of 8,000 to 9,000 tonnes and an equivalent truck travel distance of approximately 240,000 km.

Under regular operating conditions, these operations are expected to save around 71 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every month, representing an estimated 26% reduction compared with diesel-based transportation. The initiative highlights the company's efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its supply chain while maintaining efficient goods transportation.

Company Plans to Expand Green Mobility

Jindal Stainless Managing Director Abhyuday Jindal said the company's decarbonisation efforts extend beyond manufacturing to logistics and supply chain operations. He added that the company would continue adopting scalable, lower-emission transportation solutions while maintaining operational efficiency.

Jindal Stainless plans to expand electric and alternative-fuel vehicle deployment across suitable logistics routes, depending on the operational requirements of individual corridors. The green mobility programme is part of the company's broader environmental strategy, which includes improving energy efficiency, increasing the use of renewable energy and strengthening resource circularity across its operations.

About Jindal Stainless

Founded in 1970, Jindal Stainless is an Indian stainless steel manufacturer with an annual melt capacity of 4.2 million tonnes. The company reported an annual turnover of ₹42,955 crore (US$4.86 billion) in FY2026. As of March 2026, it operated 16 stainless steel manufacturing and processing facilities in India and overseas, including Spain and Indonesia, with a presence in 12 countries. Its product portfolio includes stainless steel slabs, blooms, coils, plates, sheets, precision strips, wire rods, rebars, blade steel and coin blanks.

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CMV360 Says

Jindal Stainless deployment of 10 electric trucks strengthens its efforts to reduce emissions from finished goods transportation. Alongside its LNG trucks, CNG cargo vehicles and employee buses, the initiative is expected to support greener logistics across its operations. With estimated monthly carbon dioxide savings of 71 tonnes, the company plans to expand lower-emission transportation on suitable routes while balancing environmental goals with operational efficiency and supply chain requirements.