India's aluminium market is expected to record stronger demand in the second quarter of FY2026-27, with consumption estimated to reach 1.735 million tonnes, a 6 per cent increase from the corresponding period last year, according to Hindalco Industries Ltd. Growth is being driven primarily by demand from the automotive and electrical sectors, highlighting the expanding role of aluminium across key industrial applications. Hindalco's Q2 FY2027 presentation estimates Indian aluminium demand at 1.735 million tonnes, compared with 1.643 million tonnes in Q2 FY2026. The latest estimate also represents a recovery from the 1.427 million tonnes recorded in Q1 FY2027. Domestic aluminium supply and imports increase Domestic primary aluminium supply is estimated at 735,000 tonnes in Q2 FY2027,...
Sampat Aluminium Limited reported a net profit of INR 47.4 million (USD 502,121) for the half year ended September 30, 2026, supported by a non-recurring gain of INR 57.1 million (USD 604,875) from the sale of old plant and machinery. The company's revenue from operations increased to INR 1,250.9 million (USD 13.25 million) from INR 811.4 million (USD 8.60 million) in the corresponding period last year. However, its profit before exceptional items and tax declined significantly, highlighting the impact of the machinery sale on reported earnings. The company's profit before exceptional items and tax stood at INR 5.887 million (USD 62,363), compared with INR 62.5 million (USD 662,079) in the first half of the previous financial year. After including the exceptional gain, profit before tax...
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At the Romanian facility in Santana, Hammerer Aluminum Industries invested EUR 4.5 million on a third melting furnace for recovering material for casting. The new melting furnace has provided a considerable rise in capacity since the beginning of 2022. This brings the HAI Group's recycling and remelting capability to 250,000 tonnes per year. Hammerer Aluminum Industries (HAI), an aluminium specialist, responded to the growing demand for lightweight aluminium products by investing in a third recycling furnace at its Santana facility. Because of the strong demand for aluminium lightweight goods, the HAI Group has decided to invest in a multi-chamber furnace for recovering material. “We were able to implement the project quickly and put the melting furnace into operation at the beginning of...
Hindalco Industries Limited increased its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices, with effect from January 26, soon after it reduced the prices on the past two days. Hindalco grew its aluminium ingot price by INR 2,000 per tonne, bringing it to INR 262,750 per tonne. On January 25, Hindalco's aluminium ingot price stood at INR 260,750 per tonne after being down by INR 2,750 per tonne from the previous day. Hindalco’s aluminium wire rod price was also increased by INR 2,000 per tonne on January 26 from INR 271,850 per tonne to INR 273,850 per tonne. Aluminium billets price saw a raise from INR 274,850 per tonne on January 25 to INR 276,850 per tonne on January 26. Hindalco links its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices to the three-month future of aluminium on the London...
The high purity alumina project by King River Resources, which is listed on the ASX, is on track to submit a comprehensive feasibility assessment for the proposed 2,000 tonnes per annum HPA production plant in May 2022. Global HPA demand is predicted to expand at a 30% annual rate until at least 2028, according to the business, with significant demand in the LED lighting, semiconductor and electronics, optical, and battery industries. The planned plant will create 5N and 4N quality aluminium products, with 5N including at least 99.999% pure HPA precursor chemicals and 4N containing at least 99.99% pure HPA precursor compounds. To make the 5N aluminium precursors and 4N HPA, King River created its own unique ARC method. The ARC method gets its name from the fact that it uses an industrial...
Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has reportedly put an alert that the threat of sanctions on Russia’s President Vladimir Putin could take a toll on Rusal’s Aughinish Alumina refinery, Europe’s largest bauxite refinery, in County Limerick. Aughinish Alumina refinery employs nearly 900 people at its plant near Askeaton, and is owned by Russian aluminium giant Rusal, which was earlier targeted by the US for sanctions in 2018. While addressing the cabinet on January 25, Minister Simon Coveney said Europe could be facing its first land war in many decades, and Ireland could a victim of the crisis if sanctions were to follow. Minister said that sanctions as counterattack for any military action could be having an impact on companies like Aughinish and affect deliveries of Russian coal to...
The world alumina production in December 2021 stood at 11.629 million tonnes, which reflected a month-on-month growth of 3.86 per cent, found the International Aluminium Institute. In November, the output came in at 11.197 million tonnes, down by 1.37 per cent from 11.353 million tonnes in October. On a year-on-year calculation, the world alumina production in December 2021 stood 0.56 per cent higher than 11.694 million tonnes. During October-December (Q4 2021), the world alumina production amounted to 34.179 million tonnes, down by 1.07 per cent from 34.550 million tonnes in Q3 2021 but up by 0.98 per cent from 34.513 million tonnes in Q4 2020. In the entire year of 2021, the world alumina production totalled 138.122 million tonnes, 3.79 per cent more than 133.078 million tonnes a year...
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States exported 6,770 tonnes of US aluminium crude metals and alloys to Mexico, showing a month-on-month drop of 360 per tonnes or by 5.04%. In September 2021, 7,130 tonnes of US aluminium crude metals and alloys were exported from Mexico, showing a drop of 690 tonnes or 8.82% from 7,820 tonnes in August 2021. On a year-on-year calculation, US aluminium crude metals and alloys exported to Mexico in October 2021 descended by 3,930 tonnes or by 36.72% from 10,700 tonnes in October 2020. From January to October, the exported aluminium crude metals and alloys to Mexico closed at 92,300 tonnes. For the same period last year, the amount settled at 72,800 tonnes. According to the data shared by the USGS, the total amount of aluminium...
A00 aluminium ingot price in China has plunged by RMB 150 per tonne on Thursday, January 27, following a hike of RMB 420 per tonne on January 26. According to the Shanghai Metals Market, the primary aluminium ingot price has come in at RMB 21,440 per tonne, with average prices likely to range between RMB 21,420 per tonne and RMB 21,460 per tonne. The spot contract is estimated to be traded at a premium price of RMB 30-10 per tonne. In Tianjin, A00 aluminium ingot price has shrunk by RMB 180 per tonne to RMB 21,380 per tonne, followed by the downfall of RMB 160 per tonne in Chongqing and Shenyang to stand at RMB 21,440 per tonne and RMB 21,370 per tonne, respectively. In Gongyi and Foshan, primary aluminium ingot price has decreased by RMB 150 per tonne to stand at RMB 21,260 per tonne and...
Hindalco Industries Limited further reduced its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices, with effect from Tuesday, January 25, in tandem with a downfall in LME aluminium price by US$35 per tonne on January 24. The company cut its aluminium billets price by INR 2,750 per tonne from INR 277,600 per tonne to INR 274,850 per tonne. Hindalco’s aluminium wire rod price also witnessed a decrease of INR 2,750 per tonne on January 25 to come in at INR 271,850 per tonne. On January 22, the price was at INR 274,600 per tonne after being reduced by INR 1,750 per tonne. Hindalco’s aluminium ingot price stood at INR 260,750 per tonne, with effect from January 25, also down by INR 2,750 per tonne from INR 263,500 per tonne. Hindalco links its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices to the...
Three-month LME aluminium opened at $3,090 per tonne and rose 0.16% to close at $3,100 per tonne on Wednesday. On Wednesday, January 26, LME aluminium cash (bid) price hiked by US$29.5 per tonne or by 0.96% to total at US$3,092.50 per tonne. LME aluminium official settlement price also surged by US$29 per tonne or by 0.94% to close at US$3,093 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price settled at US$3,079.50 per tonne and US$3,080 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price also clocked at US$2,800 per tonne and US$2,805 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock was recorded at 835000 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants for the same day came in at 451525 tonnes and 383475 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price totalled at US$3,109.46 per...
On 25 th January 2022, the ‘Board of Directors’ of SRF Limited during the meeting has approved setting up an aluminium foil manufacturing plant for an investment of INR 425 crores. SRF Limited is a multi-business chemicals conglomerate engaged in the manufacturing of industrial and speciality intermediates. However, the company’s business portfolio engulfs fluorochemicals, speciality chemicals, packaging films, technical textiles, coated and laminated fabrics. Now setting foot in the new project, SRF stated the proposed capacity addition of 21000 MTPA will be added by 30 th September 2023 for INR 425 crores. The funds will be raised through a mix of debt and internal accruals. SRF has revealed that CAPEX will be capitalised on business synergies by expanding in the area of business...
The fire brigade serving the city of Mumbai, India, Mumbai fire brigade is piloting research and development on the efficiency of its firefighting robot that is considered as an alternative to human firefighters. The body of the robot is made from aluminium sheets which can combat the temperature of up to 700 centigrade so that this robot can be used in situations that may prove too perilous for humans to confront. Now, based on results, the practical use of the robot will be determined by the fire squad and decide, if they further want to order more robots in the future. However, the price of one robot is 88 lakhs and has been used to extinguish the fire in several locations in the city including Bandra and Borivali East. Hemant Parab, the Chief Fire Officer, said, “We do not take the...
Aluminium is one of the vital commodities utilized in the solar power industry due to its valuable features of low weight, high conductivity and excellent corrosion resistance. In the solar industry, it is extensively used for making cells module frames, mountings and inverters. Aluminium ore is abundantly available and economic in price, whereas, the production of primary aluminium emerges with a high value in regards to energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, which is indeed taken into consideration for rapid minimization of emissions to ‘net zero’ and restrict global warming to A team of researchers at the 2 nd ranked in Australia, University of New South Wales (UNSW) have alerted about the climate pressure aluminium production could create if the world relies solely on...
The results of the mid-term evaluation of the sector's Sustainability Roadmap Towards 2025 were released today by European Aluminium, the voice of the European aluminium value chain. The mid-term assessment created new industry commitments and set the path for the region's common definition of 'sustainable aluminium,' highlighting the importance of continual improvement, innovation, and cross-industry activities. The European aluminium sector has achieved great progress toward the Roadmap's objectives in the areas of responsible manufacturing, innovative uses, and socio-economic impact since its inception in 2015. The mid-term assessment of the Roadmap highlighted the next actions and instruments to assist the industry to achieve its sustainability targets and raise its ambitions, taking...
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States imported 33,800 tonnes of US aluminium scrap from Canada, sowing a month-on-month decline of 2,000 per tonne or by 5.58%. In September 2021, 35,800 tonnes of US aluminium scrap were imported to Canada, showing a sharp downfall of 700 tonnes or 1.91% from 36,500 tonnes in August 2021. On a year-on-year calculation, US aluminium scrap imported from Canada in October 2021 went down by 2,700 tonnes or by 7.39% from 36,500 tonnes in October 2020. From January to October, the imported aluminium scrap from Canada recorded at 343,000 tonnes. For the same period last year, the amount was registered at 287,000 tonnes. According to the data shared by the USGS, the total amount of aluminium plates, sheets, bars, crude metals and alloys,...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, average alumina spot price in China has grown by RMB 14 per tonne to close at RMB 3,143 per tonne. In Shandong and Guizhou, the price has moved up by RMB 10 per tonne to stand at RMB 3,145 per tonne and RMB 3,020 per tonne. On the other hand in Henan and Shanxi, the price has shown a growth by RMB 15 per tonne to clock at RMB 3,170 per tonne and RMB 3,155 per tonne, for the same day respectively. In Guangxi also the price has grown by RMB 10 per tonne to peg at RMB 3,060 per tonne. Only in Lianyungang and Bayuquan, the price has remained the same to settle at RMB 3,000 per tonne and RMB 3,050 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot price in China has also escalated by RMB 420 per tonne to score at RMB 21,590 per tonne. The average prices are expected to...
The largest aluminium extrusion company of India, Jindal Aluminium is considering investing INR 150 crore-odd over two years, as it counts to initiate on-stream new capacities across its two verticals i.e. extrusions and rolled products. The aluminium downstream company stated that it will boost up capacities by around 50% primarily across the extrusions vertical. Jindal aluminium’s existing capacity in the extrusions segment is 125,000 tonnes per annum, whereas for the rolled products category the production capacity stands at 50,000 tonnes per year. Pragun Jindal Khaitan, the Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Jindal Aluminium Ltd, stated, “Investments towards incremental capacity addition would be funded through internal accruals.” However, it was also highlighted that of INR 100...
Three-month LME aluminium opened at US$3.39.5 per tonne on Tuesday and closed at US$3.95 per tonne, an increase of $57 per tonne or 1.88%. On Tuesday, January 25, LME aluminium cash (bid) price stepped up by US$19 per tonne or by 0.62% to peg at US$3,063 per tonne. On the other hand, LME aluminium official settlement price also hiked by US$19.5 per tonne or by 0.64% to register at US$3,064 per tonne, for the same day respectively. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also recorded at US$3,060 per tonne and US$3,061 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price closed at US$2,780 per tonne and US$2,785 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock settled at 845625 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants clocked at 451525 tonnes and 394100 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-month...
As India's economy aims to develop at 9% or more in the next years, one of the country's biggest challenges will be to rebalance its energy demands in favour of renewables by 2030, according to the Paris Agreement. This is where the aluminium industry will play a bigger role than it has in the past. Aluminium consumption will expand at a CAGR of 10% or more due to rapid development in electric cars, renewables, contemporary infrastructure, energy efficient consumer products, and a higher reliance on critical industries such as aerospace and defence. For example, the amount of aluminium used in an EV battery is 40-50 percent higher than in a conventional ICE. Because it is three times lighter than steel, it improves fuel economy, making it an excellent alternative for electric vehicles....
