Tejasvi Bhargava, Managing Director of Quality Group, speaks about stainless steel innovation in India, highlighting advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, and space applications showcased at GSSE 2025.

Stainless steel has become one of the defining materials of modern industry. It is playing a vital role in infrastructure, manufacturing, energy and technology. In India, innovation, sustainability, and increasing global demand are driving strong growth in the sector. The Global Stainless Steel Expo 2025 (GSSE) highlighted this evolution, showcasing how Indian manufacturers are not only meeting domestic requirements but also competing internationally with advanced, high-quality products.

Flexible hoses for space, renewable energy components, and other products show stainless steel’s versatility and strength. Among the companies leading this transformation is Quality Group, a long-standing player in the stainless steel value chain. Their work reflects trends like expanding manufacturing, exploring high-value applications, and supporting India’s renewable energy goals.

“Our flagship company, Quality Foils India Limited, has been manufacturing cold-rolled strips for the entire stainless steel value-added industry across India, and now, in fact, for the world,” said Tejasvi Bhargava, Managing Director of Quality Group. “We have also added products such as stainless steel welded tubes, stainless steel flexible tubes and assemblies, which are being sold within India and, of course, exported abroad as well.”

A growing area of innovation within stainless steel manufacturing is flexibility and precision engineering. Bhargava highlighted one such development. “The main innovation we are showcasing is our stainless steel flexible hoses, which our company has recently started manufacturing. These are at par with global standards. In fact, these products are also supplied to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the agency responsible for launching spacecraft into space. That, I would say, is our key innovation,” he said.

These innovations show that stainless steel now goes beyond traditional uses such as kitchenware or construction. It is becoming essential in advanced sectors that require durability, corrosion resistance and high performance.

Events like GSSE are playing a major role in connecting the different parts of the stainless steel ecosystem. They bring together manufacturers, traders, end users and financiers, fostering collaboration and encouraging new business opportunities.

Bhargava said, “GSSE provides us with an excellent platform where we meet visitors ranging from traders to actual users and even finance companies. It’s truly like an industry in itself, bringing together all the stakeholders of the stainless steel ecosystem.” The participation of both Indian and international visitors also signals growing confidence in India’s position as a global stainless steel hub.

As the country accelerates its shift towards clean energy and advanced technologies, stainless steel manufacturers are gearing up to meet new demands. Many companies are developing products for renewable energy, biogas, and space applications, which require precision, strength, and corrosion resistance.

“Quality Group 2.0 is focused on contributing to India’s emerging renewable energy sector. We have developed our products keeping these applications in mind and have already started receiving trial orders from industries such as biogas, space launch and other new-age sectors,” Bhargava noted.

The stainless steel industry is steadily advancing towards a more sustainable and innovation-led future. With increasing emphasis on renewable energy, precision manufacturing and global collaboration, the material’s applications are expanding beyond conventional sectors. Platforms like GSSE play a crucial role in bringing together stakeholders who are collectively driving this transformation.

As Indian manufacturers continue to innovate and adopt international standards, stainless steel will remain central to the country’s growth story. Its adaptability, durability and eco-friendly qualities make it not just a material of today but one that will define the industries of tomorrow.