Jindal Saw Ltd.

This record for Jindal Saw Ltd is a bit different because it points back to a background in metallurgy from MSU Baroda. When you spend years studying metals and then go to work in a place like this, you start to see the world in terms of pipes and structural integrity. Being a graduate from 1985 means seeing a lot of changes in how things are made. In the daily grind, it isn't about the degree on the wall, it’s about whether the metal is holding up like it should. We spend a lot of time looking at specifications and checking the quality of what comes off the line. It’s dusty work and the sun in Gujarat doesn't show much mercy when you are out on the floor. There is a certain way things smell in a metallurgy lab or a pipe mill, a mix of heat and iron that you never really lose. We aren't here to give speeches about technology. We just look at the samples, run the tests, and make sure the output is solid. It’s a long way from the classrooms in Baroda, but the principles are still the same. Every day is just about making sure the work is done right and the day passes without too many headaches. It’s a straightforward life for those of us who grew up around the industry.