Purohit Steel is a leading Tool Steel Stockist and Exporter serving Pune, supplying the Chakan-Talegaon-Chinchwad automotive and forging belt with hot work, cold work, high speed and EN series tool steel, dispatched from our own warehouse in Vasai via the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
As an ISO-certified company established in 1965, we hold ready stock of tooling grades suited to forging, stamping and precision machining, with in-house bandsaw cutting, machining, grinding, drilling, gun drilling, EDM and wire-cut support. This page covers tool and die steel for Pune's metal-forming industry — for plastic mould steel, see our dedicated Plastic Mould Steel in Pune page.
Table of Contents
- 1. Tool Steel Supplier for Pune's Automotive Belt
- 2. Why Pune Manufacturers Choose Purohit Steel
- 3. Grades We Supply to Pune
- 4. Industries We Serve in Pune
- 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 Pune's Automotive Belt
Pune's Chakan-Talegaon-Chinchwad MIDC belt is regarded as one of the densest automobile manufacturing clusters in the world, hosting OEM plants for Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, Mahindra & Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and John Deere, alongside a deep base of Tier-1 suppliers including Bharat Forge, Sona Comstar, Tata Autocomp and Samvardhana Motherson.
That scale of forging, stamping and precision machining creates continuous demand for hot work and cold work tool steel, high speed steel for cutting tools, and EN series steel for shafts and gears. Purohit Steel supplies this belt from our ISO-certified warehouse in Vasai, reached quickly via the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
Why Pune Manufacturers Choose Purohit Steel
- Well-connected via the Expressway: At roughly 150-170km from our Vasai warehouse, Pune benefits from meaningfully faster turnaround than our more distant supply cities, even though it is not the same-day local dispatch we offer within Mumbai itself.
- Grade guidance for forging & stamping: Support in choosing between H11, H13 and DB6 for forging dies versus D2, D3 and A2 for stamping and blanking tools.
- Authorized Stockist: Sourced through globally reputed manufacturers, including NLMK Verona and SeAH CSS, giving Pune's forging and Tier-1 units verified, mill-traceable material.
- Value-Added Machining: In-house bandsaw cutting, precision machining, grinding, drilling, gun drilling, EDM and wire-cut, reducing finishing work after delivery.
- ISO-Certified Quality: Documented quality management since 1965, with mill test certificates (EN 10204 2.2 / 3.1) available on request.
Grades We Supply to Pune
Given Pune's strength in forging and automotive stamping, we stock grades matched to those specific tooling demands, alongside EN series steel for shafts and gears:
| Grade | Family | Typical Use in Pune |
|---|---|---|
| H11 / 1.2343 ESR | Hot Work | Forging dies for engine, transmission & chassis components |
| H13 / 1.2344 ESR | Hot Work | Die-casting & hot-forming dies |
| DB6 / 1.2714 | Hot Work | Heavy forging dies for commercial-vehicle components |
| D2 / 1.2379 | Cold Work | Sheet-metal stamping, blanking & piercing dies |
| D3 / 1.2080 | Cold Work | Heavy-duty forming dies |
| A2 | Cold Work | Precision punches & trim tools |
| M2 / 1.3343 | High Speed Steel | Cutting tools for CNC machining lines |
| M35 | High Speed Steel | Heavy-duty cutting tools |
| EN19 / EN24 | EN Series | Shafts, gears & drivetrain components |
| EN31 | EN Series | Bearing & wear-resistant components |
Explore full grade ranges under Hot Work Tool Steel, Cold Work Tool Steel, High Speed Steel and EN Series Steel. Looking for plastic mould steel instead? See our Plastic Mould Steel in Pune page.
Industries We Serve in Pune
- Automotive OEM & Tier-1 forging units: Serving the forging and component supply chain around Chakan, Talegaon and Chinchwad, home to major forging players such as Bharat Forge.
- Sheet-metal stamping shops: Body panel and structural component stamping tools for passenger and commercial vehicle production.
- Precision machining & Tier-1 component manufacturing: Cutting-tool grade steel for CNC machining lines run by Tier-1 suppliers such as Sona Comstar, Tata Autocomp and Samvardhana Motherson.
- EV & electric-drivetrain component manufacturing: Growing electric-vehicle production by Bajaj Auto, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors in and around Pune.
- General precision engineering: Pune's broader base of engineering workshops and machine shops supporting the automotive supply chain.
Dispatch & Logistics from Vasai
Pune sits roughly 150-170km from our Vasai warehouse via the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. That relative proximity means dispatches to Pune typically move faster than to our more distant supply cities, generally reaching within a day or two — though we're clear that it is not the same-day local turnaround we can offer for Mumbai itself.
- Expressway route: The Mumbai-Pune Expressway keeps transit times relatively short and predictable compared with our other outstation markets.
- Scheduled forging/stamping orders: For Tier-1 suppliers running continuous production, we support scheduled or standing orders aligned with your production calendar.
- Pre-dispatch machining: In-house bandsaw cutting, machining and EDM at Vasai reduces finishing work once material reaches Pune.
- Documentation: Mill test certificates (EN 10204 2.2 / 3.1) accompany dispatches for OEM and Tier-1 quality requirements.
Authorized Stockist
Other Cities We Supply
Beyond Pune, 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 dispatch to Pune 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.