Purohit Steel is a leading Tool Steel Stockist and Exporter serving Chennai, supplying Chennai's automotive OEMs and component manufacturers with hot work, cold work, high speed and EN series tool steel dispatched from our own warehouse in Vasai, near Mumbai.
As an ISO-certified company established in 1965, we hold ready stock of tooling grades suited to forging, die-casting, stamping and precision machining, with in-house bandsaw cutting, machining, grinding, drilling, gun drilling, EDM and wire-cut support, backed by export-ready packaging for Chennai's export-oriented component industry.
Table of Contents
- 1. Tool Steel Supplier for Chennai's Automotive Corridor
- 2. Why Chennai Manufacturers Choose Purohit Steel
- 3. Grades We Supply to Chennai
- 4. Industries We Serve in Chennai
- 5. Dispatch & Logistics from Vasai
- 6. Authorized Stockist Brands
- 7. Other Cities We Supply
- 8. Our Services
- 9. Frequently Asked Questions
- 10. About Purohit Steel
- Our Certifications
- Countries We Export Worldwide
- Export Packaging & Shipping
- Quality Inspection & Testing
- Latest Price List
- MOQ & Payment Terms
- People Also Search For
Tool Steel Supplier for Chennai's Automotive Corridor
Chennai is widely referred to as the "Detroit of Asia", anchored by a roughly 60km automotive manufacturing corridor running from Gummidipoondi to Maraimalai Nagar. The city is home to passenger-vehicle OEMs including Hyundai, Ford, Renault-Nissan and BMW, and commercial-vehicle manufacturers including Ashok Leyland and Daimler's BharatBenz plant, supported by an enormous base of Tier-1 and Tier-2 auto component manufacturers.
That scale of automotive production — forging, die-casting, stamping and precision machining, all running continuously — creates sustained demand for hot work, cold work and high speed tool steel. Purohit Steel supplies this corridor from our own ISO-certified warehouse in Vasai, with verified chemical composition, mechanical properties and full traceability.
Why Chennai Manufacturers Choose Purohit Steel
- Grade selection for automotive tooling: Technical guidance on choosing between H11, H13 and DB6 for forging/die-casting versus D2, D3 and A2 for stamping and blanking, based on the specific component and production run.
- Authorized Stockist: Sourced through globally reputed manufacturers, including NLMK Verona and SeAH CSS, giving Chennai buyers verified mill-traceable material.
- Value-Added Machining: In-house bandsaw cutting, precision machining, grinding, drilling, gun drilling, EDM and wire-cut, reducing the finishing work required after delivery.
- Export-Ready Packaging: Palletised, moisture-protected packing suited to long-haul road and rail transport as well as export shipment — relevant for a corridor where many customers themselves export finished components.
- ISO-Certified Quality: Documented quality management since 1965, with mill test certificates (EN 10204 2.2 / 3.1) available on request.
- Honest lead-time planning: Because Chennai is a long-haul dispatch for us, we work with customers to plan bulk orders against their production schedule rather than over-promising delivery windows.
Grades We Supply to Chennai
Grade selection for Chennai's automotive corridor is shaped by three main tooling needs: forging and die-casting dies, sheet-metal stamping tools, and precision cutting tools for machining lines.
| Grade | Family | Typical Use in Chennai |
|---|---|---|
| H11 / 1.2343 ESR | Hot Work | Forging & aluminium die-casting dies for engine and transmission components |
| H13 / 1.2344 ESR | Hot Work | Die-casting dies for automotive components |
| DB6 / 1.2714 | Hot Work | Hot forging dies for commercial-vehicle components |
| D2 / 1.2379 | Cold Work | Sheet-metal stamping, blanking & piercing dies for body panels |
| D3 / 1.2080 | Cold Work | Heavy-duty stamping dies |
| A2 | Cold Work | Precision punches & trim tools |
| M2 / 1.3343 | High Speed Steel | Cutting tools & drills for CNC machining lines |
| M35 / M42 | High Speed Steel | Heavy-duty and high-hardness cutting tools |
| EN19 / EN24 | EN Series | Shafts, gears & machined engine/transmission components |
| 1.2311 / 1.2738 | Plastic Mould Steel | Dashboard, bumper & interior trim moulds |
Explore full grade ranges under Hot Work Tool Steel, Cold Work Tool Steel, High Speed Steel, EN Series Steel and Plastic Mould Steel.
Industries We Serve in Chennai
- Automotive OEM & Tier-1/2 component manufacturing: Serving the automotive corridor that, as of 2024, has been reported to account for a large share of India's total vehicle production and auto component output.
- Sheet-metal stamping & press-tool shops: Body panel and structural component stamping for passenger and commercial vehicles.
- Forging units: Hot work tool steel for forging dies used in engine, transmission and chassis components.
- Die-casting foundries: Aluminium die-casting dies for lightweight automotive components.
- Electronics manufacturing: Chennai's growing electronics and precision-component manufacturing base, alongside its automotive strength.
- Export-oriented tooling businesses: Component and tooling manufacturers shipping through Chennai Port and Kamarajar (Ennore) Port.
Dispatch & Logistics from Vasai
We are candid about what a Chennai order involves: unlike Mumbai, this is a long-haul dispatch of roughly 1,300km from our Vasai warehouse, moved by road or rail freight rather than local delivery. Depending on the transporter, load consolidation and route, transit realistically takes several working days, and we recommend factoring this into your production planning rather than expecting local-city turnaround.
- Bulk order planning: For scheduled production runs, placing orders ahead of your requirement date avoids last-minute transit pressure.
- Consolidated freight: Larger orders can be more efficiently routed via established road/rail freight corridors serving Chennai's automotive belt.
- Export documentation: For customers exporting finished components through Chennai Port or Kamarajar (Ennore) Port, we provide mill test certificates and export-standard documentation with the material.
- Pre-dispatch machining: In-house bandsaw cutting, machining, grinding and EDM at our Vasai facility reduces the finishing work needed once material reaches Chennai.
Authorized Stockist
Other Cities We Supply
Beyond Chennai, Purohit Steel supplies tool steel and mould steel to manufacturing hubs across India:
Our Steel Products
Our Services
Frequently Asked Questions
About Purohit Steel
Purohit Steel was established in 1965 by Shree Bherumalji Rajpurohit, a visionary in metallurgy. Over the decades, we have built a strong reputation as a trusted stockist and exporter of tool steel, plastic mould steel and engineering steel products across India and export markets.
As an ISO-certified company, we source premium materials from globally reputed manufacturers, including as an authorized stockist of NLMK Verona and SeAH CSS, and operate a modern warehousing facility in Vasai along with a sales outlet in Mumbai, enabling efficient storage, fast processing and reliable long-haul dispatch to Chennai and other industrial centres across India.
Read more about Purohit Steel, view our certifications, or get in touch with our technical sales team.
Our Certifications
Purohit Steel operates as an ISO-certified company, backed by documented quality management, safety and compliance certifications that support reliable supply to domestic and export customers.
View all certificates in detail on our Certifications page.
Countries We Export Worldwide
Beyond India, Purohit Steel exports tool & mould steel grades to customers across the following countries and regions:
| Export Destinations | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Saudi Arabia | Oman | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | Nepal |
| Vietnam | Thailand | Indonesia | Kenya | Nigeria | South Africa |
For export enquiries and destination-specific documentation, please contact our sales team.
Export Packaging & Shipping
Bars, flats and blocks are packed to withstand handling, transit and marine shipment, whether for domestic dispatch or export orders.
- Palletised and strapped packing for round bars, flat bars and blocks
- Moisture-protected wrapping to prevent surface corrosion in transit
- Seaworthy export packing with clear shipping marks and material identification
- Documentation support including packing lists, invoices and mill test certificates for customs clearance
- Shipment by road, rail or sea freight as per order requirement and destination
Quality Inspection & Testing
Every batch held in our stock is checked through documented inspection procedures before dispatch, so mould makers and OEMs receive material with verified, traceable quality.
- Chemical composition verification against mill certificates
- Hardness testing (Brinell / Rockwell) on received stock
- Dimensional inspection as per standard bar and block tolerances
- Visual and surface defect inspection
- EN 10204 2.2 / 3.1 mill test certificates provided on request
- Third-party inspection coordination available for export orders
Full material traceability is maintained from incoming stock through to dispatch for every order.
Latest Price List
Pricing depends on section size, quantity, form (round bar / flat bar / block) and current raw material rates. Indicative guidance is below — contact us for a firm, up-to-date quotation.
| Form | Typical Price Basis |
|---|---|
| Round Bar | Per Kg, based on diameter & length — contact for latest rate |
| Flat Bar / Plate | Per Kg, based on thickness & size — contact for latest rate |
| Block (cut to size) | Per Kg / Per Piece, based on drawing — contact for latest rate |
Prices are subject to change with raw material and freight costs. Share your required size and quantity via the quotation form or WhatsApp for the latest price.
MOQ & Payment Terms
Minimum Order Quantity: Flexible MOQ depending on size and form — from small trial quantities for tooling houses up to bulk orders for OEMs, subject to confirmation at enquiry stage.
Payment Terms: Advance payment / part-advance with balance before dispatch for domestic orders; T/T (bank transfer) or Letter of Credit (LC) for export orders, depending on order value and destination.