Neeraj Kochhar Viraj Group, India ranks second in global stainless steel production. Although, Covid-19 did take a toll on this sector too, hence, our productions went from 3.9 million MT in 2019 to 3.2 million MT in 2020 and it can be estimated to be 3.5 million MT in the near future according to the Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA). India is the second fastest growing market after China in this sector. While we talk about the stainless steel sector, it is hard to miss one of the most prominent and highly acclaimed players in this industry i.e. the Viraj Group.

Neeraj Kochhar of Viraj Group started with the vision of one ambitious man, Mr. Neeraj Raja Kochhar, whose undying commitment and aspirations led the company to achieve these heights of success in over two decades of being in business. Viraj Group has many milestones to its credit today. The company has traded in over 90 countries, with more than 1300 happy and satisfied customers spread across 6 continents. It built a turnover of more than USD 1.5 billion and is currently powering a workforce of over 9,000 employees.

Products

They have a melting capacity of 528,000 tons per annum and produce over 50,000 SKUs in grades like Austenitic, Ferritic, Martenistic, Duplex and Electrode in different shapes and sizes, for further details and clarity, one could heard over to their official website.

They offer products in:

• Automobile Industries,
• Food Processing Industries,
• Boilers and Pressure vessels,
• Shipbuilding,
• Oil Pipelines,
• Petrochemical Facilities,
• Construction Projects
• Surgical Instruments

Neeraj Kochhar Viraj Group is also one of the world’s leading and largest manufacturer of stainless steel flanges which in turn made it the most preferred choice in flanges for marine applications.

Other than all that, the company also has its very own logistics division known as Vaishno Logistics CFS.

Key Strengths

Neeraj Kochhar Viraj Group is not merely a company, it is a family of highly motivated professionals that have worked day and night to achieve the international loyalty and brand name. It’s strong commitment to the high standards of quality and class provided to its customers is why it is the most preferred today. The brand loyalty showed by customers worldwide speaks for the quality of their services itself. All this was possible only through smooth functioning of the management, hence, the lean and highly compatible management structure has resulted in the best coordination and execution possible. The variety of products that the company has mastered has met every possible demand in the market worldwide, it has often been the case that Neeraj Kochhar Viraj Group has been the sole provider in the whole of Asia for certain valuable products, thereby creating a stronger foothold in the market.

Its modus operandi is almost self-reliant, with its tertiary sector operations close to manufacturing facilities and the ports it engages with, it not only thrives for itself but also provides the same services to other exporters and importers in this business.

Global Recognition

Talking about their ethos, the great responsibility with which they carry out their business operations and applications is the reason behind their superior grade quality of stainless steel. They have quality certifications and approvals from 92 acclaimed regulatory bodies that conduct relentless quality checks according to the high standards of the International market.

Brief History

The company initially had started its operations in 1992 but that was a melting operation only, aka induction and furnace. The stainless steel operations began in 1995. From here, to having 6 different manufacturing plants, to a coveted fully automatic Section Rolling Mill that has level-2 automation and an annual capacity of 180,000 tons per annum, the company has added innumerable feather to its cap.

Conclusion

Neeraj Kochhar Viraj Group envisioned to be counted amongst the most respected and preferred enterprises globally at the start and since then, history bears witness, to the tremendous growth this company has achieved. It is not only an inspiration but also a great example to those aspiring to enter the same field not only in India but even around the world.

The acumen of its chairman and managing director combined with the right set of workforce has led to what one can call a true inspiration to success.