Hindalco Industries Ltd., the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, is conducting a major expansion of its aluminum operations in Odisha, India. This includes plans to invest ₹21,000 crore (US$2.32 billion) in a major expansion project at its Aditya Aluminium complex in Sambalpur, which will provide a 360,000 tonne increase in smelting capacity.
In addition, the company recently commissioned a 170,000 tonne capacity expansion of its flat rolled products (FRP) and battery-grade aluminum foil facility for ₹4,500 crore (US$498.3 million).
“The FRP expansion and smelter growth at Sambalpur exemplify our integrated upstream–downstream growth strategy,” said Satish Pai, managing director, Hindalco Industries. “This enables Hindalco to deliver high-quality aluminum solutions across packaging, defense, electric mobility, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing, positioning us strongly to support India’s industrial ambitions while creating long-term value.”
Hindalco’s presence in Odisha spans over 15 years of strong partnership with the state, during which it has already invested more than ₹25,000 crore (US$2.7 billion) across bauxite mining, alumina refining, primary aluminum smelting, and downstream manufacturing (FRP and foil) — creating a fully integrated aluminum ecosystem.
These two investment project projects are a major step in indigenizing critical raw materials for lithium-ion batteries in India, supporting the electric mobility and energy storage ecosystem, and enhancing domestic capabilities in high-grade aluminum products. The battery-grade aluminum foil facility — India’s first of its kind — draws input directly from the FRP complex and is designed to support up to 100 GWh of lithium-ion cell manufacturing capacity.
Hindalco is India’s largest flat rolled products player, accounting for over 50% of the domestic market. With nearly 40% of flat-rolled aluminum currently imported into India, the expanded FRP capacity is expected to reduce import dependence by nearly half, supporting domestic manufacturing and improving India’s competitiveness in high-grade aluminum products. The smelter expansion at Aditya Aluminium will also mark a step forward in energy transition, with a portion of its power requirement planned to be met through round-the-clock renewable energy (RE-RTC), integrating sustainability considerations into large-scale industrial growth.
“India’s manufacturing growth depends on integration, value addition, and sustainability,” explained Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman, Aditya Birla Group. “Through Hindalco, we are building a fully integrated aluminum ecosystem that spans from upstream resources to high-value downstream products. Our long-standing partnership with Odisha continues to play an important role in this journey. This strategy strengthens India’s self-reliance, supports critical sectors, and accelerates the nation’s transition towards advanced, sustainable manufacturing.”