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Jindal Stainless Flags Operational Strain From Middle East Crisis
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Jindal Stainless Flags Operational Strain From Middle East Crisis

Jindal Stainless warned that the Middle East war crisis has affected its operations because of dependence on industrial gases such as propane and LPG and on natural gas. The scrap-based production route used by the stainless steel maker does not generate blast furnace or coke oven gases internally, unlike the conventional steel industry. Several plant processes have been adversely impacted and production is being run at rationalised capacity.

Disruptions in global shipping routes have resulted in vessel diversions, longer transit times and cargo delays, adding pressure to supply chains and to margins. These logistical difficulties are compounding the operational strain from constrained fuel supplies and are delaying receipt of raw materials and finished goods. Management is assessing the impact on production schedules and on commercial commitments.

The company noted that the Government is seized of the matter and is prioritising fuel allocation for critical sectors. It said clarity on the allocation percentage for industrial propane and LPG and for natural gas, together with assurance of regular supplies, will be important for the stainless steel industry to plan and to optimise operations. In the absence of such clarity the firm foresees a cascading effect across the sector.

Jindal Stainless is engaging with relevant authorities to secure firm allocations and to mitigate near term operational disruptions while monitoring market developments closely. The company is adapting production schedules and supply chain arrangements to manage available fuel and to safeguard critical obligations towards customers and suppliers. It has emphasised the need for transparent allocation parameters and for assurances of regular deliveries so that plants can plan maintenance and inventory effectively and to reduce uncertainty in commercial planning. The company warned that the scale and duration of any sustained curtailment will determine longer term impacts on margins, on domestic supply continuity and on the broader value chain.

Jindal Stainless warned that the Middle East war crisis has affected its operations because of dependence on industrial gases such as propane and LPG and on natural gas. The scrap-based production route used by the stainless steel maker does not generate blast furnace or coke oven gases internally, unlike the conventional steel industry. Several plant processes have been adversely impacted and production is being run at rationalised capacity. Disruptions in global shipping routes have resulted in vessel diversions, longer transit times and cargo delays, adding pressure to supply chains and to margins. These logistical difficulties are compounding the operational strain from constrained fuel supplies and are delaying receipt of raw materials and finished goods. Management is assessing the impact on production schedules and on commercial commitments. The company noted that the Government is seized of the matter and is prioritising fuel allocation for critical sectors. It said clarity on the allocation percentage for industrial propane and LPG and for natural gas, together with assurance of regular supplies, will be important for the stainless steel industry to plan and to optimise operations. In the absence of such clarity the firm foresees a cascading effect across the sector. Jindal Stainless is engaging with relevant authorities to secure firm allocations and to mitigate near term operational disruptions while monitoring market developments closely. The company is adapting production schedules and supply chain arrangements to manage available fuel and to safeguard critical obligations towards customers and suppliers. It has emphasised the need for transparent allocation parameters and for assurances of regular deliveries so that plants can plan maintenance and inventory effectively and to reduce uncertainty in commercial planning. The company warned that the scale and duration of any sustained curtailment will determine longer term impacts on margins, on domestic supply continuity and on the broader value chain.

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