Hindalco goes big in Odisha with Rs 21K-cr aluminium expansion

New Delhi: Hindalco Industries Ltd, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, on Tuesday announced a Rs 21,000-crore plan to expand its aluminium smelter in Odisha. The company has commissioned a Rs 4,500-crore facility for flat rolled products and battery-grade aluminium foil production. Aluminium products serve as essential raw materials for lithium-ion batteries in EVs and energy storage systems.

These investments align with the Centre’s push to boost domestic manufacturing. Hindalco’s integrated operations provide employment to nearly 23,000 people, with the next phase expected to generate over 15,000 additional direct and indirect jobs. In a statement, Hindalco said, “The company flagged a Rs 21,000-crore, 3.6 lakh-tonne-per-annum smelter expansion at its Aditya Aluminium complex in Sambalpur and commissioned a 1.7 lakh tonne-per-annum Flat Rolled Products (FRP) and battery-grade aluminium foil manufacturing facility with an investment of Rs 4,500 crore.”