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Trading at breakout - Jindal Stainless Ltd – The Steel Behind BrahMos Missile

  • Writer: Amar Sharma
    Amar Sharma
  • Aug 8
  • 2 min read

Updated: Aug 11

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From Steel Factory to Defence Partner


Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL) is India’s biggest stainless steel producer. It started in 1970 and now runs large factories in Hisar (Haryana) and Jajpur (Odisha). The company is known for making high-quality steel used in industries like railways, construction, and now, defence.


Special Steel for Special Missions


In 2024, BrahMos Aerospace, the company that makes the famous BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, approved JSL as a qualified supplier. This means Jindal Stainless can officially make and supply the special stainless steel and alloy steel used in the missile.


The steel made for BrahMos is not ordinary. It has to be very strong, heat-resistant, and precise because missiles face extreme conditions like:


  • High temperatures during flight

  • High pressure

  • Vibration and shocks at launch


JSL produces steel sheets and plates that meet these tough demands. These materials are used in critical missile components, such as the body casing and internal structural elements.


Quality Checked for Defence


JSL’s Hisar plant passed strict quality checks before getting the BrahMos approval. The company also has the AS 9100D certification, which is an international quality standard for aerospace and defence manufacturing. This shows they can make products for missions where there is zero room for error.


Not Just BrahMos


Jindal Stainless has also supplied steel for other major Indian defence and space projects, including:


  • ISRO’s Chandrayaan and PSLV rockets

  • GSLV Mk-3 launch vehicle

  • Missile canisters and rocket exhaust parts

  • DRDO’s SMART system for the Indian Navy


In the SMART project, JSL quickly developed a special 3 mm alloy steel sheet that could survive extreme pressure and heat. This rapid innovation helped the Navy test the system successfully.


Strengthening India’s Self-Reliance


By supplying steel for BrahMos and other defence projects, Jindal Stainless is helping India reduce dependence on imports and achieve the Aatmanirbhar Bharat goal. Their work ensures that some of the most advanced weapons in the world are made with Indian materials.


Technical chart of Jindal stainless ltd

Technical Analysis:


The stock has recently broken out of its trendline and is showing strength on the charts. It is comfortably trading above its crucial moving averages. Since reaching its all-time high of ₹848 in July 2024, it has been in a consolidation phase. If the current rally sustains, we may see a new high in the stock in the coming months. Both its fundamental and technical outlooks appear promising in the days ahead.



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