Shoonya Tubes, a new-age manufacturing venture in the high-purity stainless steel segment, is positioning itself as a precision-driven player catering to critical industries such as pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and advanced process applications. As Shoonya Tubes steps into the market with a vision aligned to India’s growing emphasis on self-reliance in high-performance manufacturing, its participation at the AeroDef India Manufacturing Expo 2026 in New Delhi marks an important milestone.
Shoonya Tubes is a brand of Seico Hi-Purity Tubes Pvt Ltd, specialising in the manufacture of high-purity, seamless stainless steel tubes engineered for the most demanding applications across global high-tech and clean industries. A young manufacturing venture, but its foundation is built on decades of collective industry experience. Founded by Sachin V Jain, along with Vipul Mehta and Prakash Jangid, the company brings together deep domain expertise in stainless steel seamless tubes, particularly in applications where precision and purity define performance.
The AeroDef India Manufacturing Expo 2026 is scheduled to take place from 8–10 April 2026 at the Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre), Dwarka, The exhibition, scheduled in the second week of April, brings together key stakeholders from aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing, offering Shoonya a strategic platform to showcase its capabilities, engage with potential customers, and position itself within the evolving high-precision supply chain ecosystem. In an exclusive interaction with Machine Maker, Sachin Jain, Director and Co-founder of Shoonya Tubes, reflects on how the idea took shape, on it being a well-calculated entrepreneurial move, and on a long-standing intent shared among the founders.
Shoonya Tubes: Building India’s Capability in High-Purity Instrumentation Tubing
“We, all three founders, me, Vipulbhai and Prakashbhai, have all come from seamless tubes and stainless steel backgrounds. It was always there in our minds to build something of our own,” Sachin explains. What sharpened this intent into action was a clear gap in the Indian manufacturing ecosystem. High-purity, bright-annealed seamless tubes used in critical sectors such as aerospace, pharmaceuticals, solar, and semiconductors continue to rely heavily on imports.
“If you look at the current landscape, nearly 70% to 80% of the demand is still being fulfilled through imports from Europe, Japan, South Korea,” Sachin points out. “We wanted to focus on this segment.” The timing, he says, was equally important. With the Government of India pushing initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat and encouraging import substitution in high-value manufacturing, the founders saw a clear opportunity to build indigenous capability in a niche yet critical product segment.
Shoonya Tubes was incorporated in 2024, and execution proceeded at a notable pace. The company began constructing its manufacturing facility in July, completed it by mid-January, and initiated production soon after. “We started production in January, and by March we had already begun dispatches,” Sachin shares, highlighting the team’s focused approach from concept to commercialisation.
At the core of Shoonya’s offering is a clear, well-defined product focus—high-precision, bright-annealed, seamless stainless steel tubes, specifically designed for instrumentation and high-purity applications. “The sole focus is on high-precision instrumentation tubing,” he adds.
Addressing the Gaps: Consistency, Reliability, and Supply Chain Challenges
For industries such as aerospace, defence, and semiconductors, sourcing high-purity tubing is about availability, most importantly consistency and reliability over time. Sachin highlights that these remain the biggest challenges for customers, especially when dependent on imports. “The major issues are consistency in quality and reliability,” he explains.
A significant portion of India’s demand for high-precision seamless tubes continues to be met through imports from Europe, Japan, and South Korea. While these products meet global standards, maintaining consistent quality across batches over time often becomes a concern. In addition, cost factors—driven by labour, logistics, and currency fluctuations further pressure manufacturers. “When you are importing, the cost is higher. And, more importantly, the consistency of quality over time can vary. Because of this, reliability becomes a concern,” Sachin notes.
The situation is further complicated by global supply chain disruptions. Extended shipping timelines, geopolitical uncertainties, and rising logistics costs have made import dependency increasingly unpredictable. “Earlier, shipments from Europe used to take around 20 days. Today, with the current geopolitical conditions, it can take 40 to 45 days. This impacts planning and production for customers,” he adds.
Shoonya Tubes is attempting to address these challenges by building a fully integrated manufacturing setup within India. From raw material sourcing to finished product inspection, the company maintains end-to-end control over its processes. “At our plant, everything is done in-house. We carry out 100% inspection of raw materials and ensure complete control till the final product,” Sachin explains. “Customers can visit our facility and see the entire process, including our testing capabilities.”
This approach allows Shoonya to deliver consistent quality, which is critical in high-performance applications over long production cycles.
Beyond operational advantages, Sachin also points to a broader shift in industrial thinking. Drawing a parallel with countries like South Korea, he notes how domestic industries are often prioritised in critical sectors, even if cost advantages exist elsewhere. “In high-precision sectors like aerospace and semiconductors, countries prioritise their own manufacturers. In India as well, there is a growing push towards self-reliance, especially in defence and critical industries,” he says.
Changing the Mindset: Trusting Indian Manufacturing
Even as India builds capabilities in high-precision manufacturing, a persistent challenge remains—perception. Sachin believes that while Indian manufacturers are capable of delivering globally competitive products, buyers’ mindsets need to evolve. “That thinking needs to change,” he says candidly.
A common hesitation among customers is the assumption that imported products, especially from Europe or developed Asian economies, are inherently superior. However, Sachin points out that the real test of quality lies not in origin, but in performance. “If a product, whether imported or made in India, passes all your quality checks and standards, then what is the difference?” he asks. He emphasises that the shift has to begin with intent. Customers need to take the first step by engaging with Indian manufacturers, starting with trial or sample orders. “The process is simple. Place a sample order, test it against your standards, and once it qualifies, you can build a long-term association,” he explains.
What makes the situation more paradoxical, according to Sachin, is that Indian manufacturers are already exporting high-quality tubing to global markets, while domestic buyers remain hesitant. “Indian companies sometimes feel we cannot produce high-quality tubes, but the same products are being exported and used internationally. That itself is a contradiction,” he adds. For Shoonya Tubes, addressing this perception gap is as important as building manufacturing capability because true self-reliance will come from trust in indigenous quality.
AeroDef India 2026: Showcasing Capability, Building Connections
Shoonya Tubes’ participation at the AeroDef India Manufacturing Expo 2026 is a strategic step towards bridging this gap between capability and acceptance. For the company, the objective at the exhibition is clear—connect directly with end users who require high-purity, precision tubing and demonstrate that an Indian manufacturer can meet their exacting standards. “Our main objective is to meet customers and end users who have specific requirements for high-quality tubes,” Sachin explains.
With a clear understanding of industry requirements, from sizes to surface finishes, Shoonya is entering the expo prepared, with samples already developed to meet these expectations. “We have already made samples in the sizes and finishes that customers need, and we will be showcasing them at the expo,” he says.
More importantly, the platform allows Shoonya to communicate a larger message: that India now has the capability to manufacture high-precision, high-purity seamless tubes locally. “We want customers to know that there is an Indian company that can deliver these products. The goal is to get our products approved and start supplying to them,” Sachin adds.
Despite being one of the youngest entrants in the stainless steel tubing space, Shoonya Tubes has taken a sharply focused approach towards high-end applications. Sachin explains that the company is not looking at volume-driven segments, but is instead committed to precision-led industries. “All our products are 100% designed for high-precision applications,” he says.
In sectors such as aerospace and defence, Shoonya’s high-purity seamless tubes play a critical role in enabling the safe transfer of ultra-clean fluids and gases. These tubes are typically used in demanding environments ranging from fuel systems and hydraulic lines to instrumentation setups, where reliability and contamination control are crucial. The same level of precision is also required in semiconductor-grade environments and defence electronics, where even the smallest deviation in material quality can impact performance.
