Jindal Star, a brand of D.P. Jindal Group, was elated to be honoured with India’s Most Trusted Brand Award 2015 based on a survey conducted by IBC Infomedia Pvt Ltd, a division of IBC Infomedia Corporation, USA.

Hundreds of leading Indian brands were evaluated by the esteemed International Brand Council and more than 100 of the highest scoring brands were conferred with India’s Most Trusted Brand 2015 status. According to IBC Infomedia, Only brands that achieve the level of recognition set by the International Brand Council after winning in a consumer survey conducted by IBC InfoMedia are eligible for inclusion in the India’s Most Trusted Brand 2015 brand book, which traces the history and achievements of each of the brands. The selection was made out of a survey conducted on above 10,000 respondents across the country.

“We feel honoured to be awarded with the prestigious India’s Most Trusted Brand Award. This award is a result of our constant endeavour to provide superior quality steel pipes and tubes, supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure and world-class manufacturing facilities for our valued patrons. It is also an indication of the trust that we have managed to build as a brand in the amongst all our stakeholders,” said Raghav Jindal, Managing Director of Jindal Pipes Ltd.

Jindal Star is one of the major manufacturers of ERW, black and galvanised steel pipes and tubes in India. It is also a pioneer to introduce large diameter ERW pipes in India up to 20-inch diameter with thickness of 12.7 mm.

He adds, “Durability of pipes, lead proof pipes, authenticity, uniform thickness and rust free pipes are the key customer requirements and expectation and Jindal Star’s superior quality and brand name makes it an ideal choice in the market. We never compromise on quality to keep price low. We keep our price competitive by having a strict check on our overhands, better supply chain management and low margins.”

Manufacturing prowess
Jindal Star has three manufacturing units located in Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Nagothane (Maharashtra) and Bellary (Karnataka), with a production capacity of 5,00, 000 MT ERW Pipes and Tubes with a thickness from 2.00 mm to 12.7 mm having an outer Diameter ranging from ½-inch to 20-inch NB as per specifications of IS, BS, API, ASTM, DIN, IBR which conforms to the various international standards. These products are widely used across various industries like agriculture, oil, refinery, public health, housing, irrigation, engineering, pluming, HVAC, fire fighting, tubular poles and structural etc.

Popular products
Jindal Star’s black and galvanised ERW steel tubes conforming to IS: 1239, IS:3589, IS:1161, and API 5L (Line Pipe) are few of the largest selling models catering to plumbing, MEP works, structural and oil and gas applications.

The company offers wide array of products to the customers as per their demands for instance, grade of steel, thickness, length, pipe finishing etc. “We have always been flexible and open to offer maximum possible combinations within our manufacturing limits and standards,” Raghav assures.

Distribution network
Jindal Star has a strong distribution network of channel partners, retailers and branches at all the four metro cities and other major cities across the country. The three strategic manufacturing locations covering the Northern (Jindal Pipes Ltd, Ghaziabad), Southern (Jindal Pipes Ltd., Bellary) and Western (Maharashtra Seamless Ltd., Nagothane) parts of India, reduces the delivery time and cost.

Prestigious clientele
Jindal Star is regularly executing massive orders for pipes and tubes to meet its customers’ requirement. The elite clientele includes the big industrial giants like ONGC, Oil India Ltd, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, HPCL, BPCL, BHEL, NTPC, Hindalco, L&T, DMRC, DLF, Unitech besides clients based in the US, The Middle East, Far East and other Asian countries.