There are two related Jindal programmes people mean when they search for "QR code JSL Jindal Saathi seal original 304 stainless steel". Understanding both is the key to buying with confidence.
1. The Jindal Saathi Seal (anti-counterfeit stamp)
The Jindal Saathi Seal is a co-branded logo stamped on the product made from Jindal Stainless material. It combines the Jindal Stainless logo with the authorised partner's logo in a standard format and displays:
- The grade of stainless steel (for example, GRADE 304).
- The MoU number of the authorised manufacturer/partner.
If the seal is present and reads GRADE 304, you're holding genuine Jindal-material 304 — that's the whole point of Jindal's official campaign, "Jindal Saathi Seal Hai, Toh Asli Stainless Steel Hai."
2. JSL Saathi Pragati — the QR code programme
JSL Saathi Pragati, launched in December 2025, is billed as India's largest loyalty programme for the stainless steel sector. Here the authenticity check goes digital:
- Each Jindal pipe/tube carries a unique QR code.
- Scanning it in the JSL Saathi Pragati app (Android & iOS) instantly verifies authenticity.
- Registered fabricators also earn loyalty points redeemable for benefits, plus perks like accidental insurance and training.
Step-by-step: how to verify original Jindal 304
- Find the Saathi Seal stamped on the sheet, pipe or strip.
- Read the grade — it must say GRADE 304 (not 202), with the partner MoU number.
- Scan the QR (on pipes/tubes) using the JSL Saathi Pragati app to confirm authenticity.
- Cross-check the seal and authorised partners at Jindal's makestainless.com.
- Buy from an authorised dealer who's happy to help you verify — like Prasad Stainless Steel.
Warning signs of fake or mislabelled "304"
- Price that looks too good — genuine 304 costs more than 202.
- No Saathi Seal, no grade marking, no invoice with grade.
- A magnet sticks strongly (may indicate 202/200-series sold as 304). Note: the magnet test alone isn't conclusive — the Saathi Seal is the reliable check.
- Seller avoids questions about grade or authenticity.
Buy Saathi-Seal-verified 304 in Kanpur
At Prasad Stainless Steel, an authorised JSL Jindal dealer in Kanpur, every product is genuine Jindal material and we help you verify the Saathi Seal / QR before you buy. Visit 83/15 BM Market, Juhi Param Purva, Kanpur - 208014 or call +91 75710 01606.