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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LME aluminium opened at US$2,592 per tonne on Tuesday and closed at US$2,624.50 per tonne, an increase of US$30.50 per tonne or 1.18 per cent. LME aluminium cash (bid) price grew by US$25 per tonne on Tuesday, December 7, to stand at US$2,624.50 per tonne, while LME aluminium official settlement price gained US$24.50 per tonne or 1 per cent to come in at US$2,625 per tonne. For the same day, 3-month bid price and 3-monthoffer price moved up by US$34 per tonne to close at US$2,619 per tonne and US$2,620per tonne, respectively. December 22 bid price and December 22 offer price settled at US$2,615 per tonne and US$2,620 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock decreased to 893650 tonnes. Live warrants remained restrained at 698550 tonnes and cancelled warrants decreased to 195100 tonnes. LME...
On Tuesday, December 7, Vedanta Aluminium Business, a branch of Vedanta Limited, one of the leading aluminium manufacturers in India, invited aluminium companies to the Enterprise Odisha 2021 event. The offer is to become a partner in the company's aluminium park project in Jharsuguda, Orissa. Vedanta Aluminium has teamed up with the Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) to build the Vedanta Aluminium Park near its Jharsuguda aluminium plant. Water, electricity, hot metal supply, a dross processing facility, and other amenities will be available to enterprises who establish production units in the park. “With the objective to develop a thriving ecosystem of aluminium-based SMEs and MSMEs in Jharsuguda, Vedanta is committed to supply 3 lakh metric tonnes of...
Novelis Incorporation, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, announced that it achieved a significant milestone on the way to achieving Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certifications in every region where it operates. After achieving ASI certifications in Europe, Asia, and South America in recent time, Novelis aims to complete ASI certifications for its can manufacturing facilities in North America by mid-2022. Eleven of Novelis’ European manufacturing sites have achieved the ASI’s Performance Standard & Chain of Custody Standard Certifications. In Asia, the company’s South Korea operations at Yeongju and Ulsan Aluminum, have received ASI’s Performance Standard Certification; and in Brazil, Novelis' plant in Pindamonhangaba has earned ASI's Performance Standard...
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has reduced its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices with effect from Tuesday, December 7, following a hike about two weeks ago. The Navratna CPSE has cut its aluminium ingot price by INR 5,600 per tonne or 2.4 per cent to INR 226,250-229,750 per tonne on December 7. On November 24, the price stood at INR 231,850- 235,350 per tonne after being surged by INR 7,800 per tonne. The latest cut has brought NALCO’s aluminium wire rod price to INR 228,750- 233,100 per tonne, down by INR 5,600 per tonne from INR 234,350- 238,700 per tonne on November 24. Aluminium billets price is currently hovering around INR 229,700- 232,350 per tonne compared to INR 229,700- 232,350 per tonne on November 24. NALCO links its aluminium ingot and aluminium...
European Aluminium, located in Brussels, was created in 1981 to represent the European aluminium sector. They actively interact with decision makers and the broader stakeholder community to promote aluminium's remarkable characteristics, ensure growth, and maximise their metal's contribution to meeting Europe's sustainability problems. The EU's proposed European Green Deal and its aims to mitigate climate change and reduce CO2 emissions include a heavy focus on circularity. Achieving a genuinely circular economy also opens up significant new commercial prospects in Europe. Building on its long-standing commitment to sustainability, the aluminium sector is dedicated to assisting in the implementation of the European Green Deal. Since 1990, the industry has achieved a 55 percent reduction...
Shares of three notable aluminium makers recorded higher in trade, followed by the Central Government’s announcement of the imposition of anti-dumping duty on select aluminium products imported from China. National Aluminium Company’s share was traded higher by 5.77 per cent, Hindalco Industries shares up by 4.54 per cent, and Vedanta Limited up by 2.26 per cent. In a notification dated December 6, 2021, the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, said that in case of certain flat rolled aluminium products, originating in or exported from China, dumping margin for the subject goods from the subject country is positive and significant. According to the ministry, the domestic industry has suffered material injury caused by the dumped imports from China. The...
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States exported 5,290 tonnes of US aluminium crude metals and alloys to Canada in September 2021, showing a month-on-month plunge of 140 per tonne or by 2.57 percent. In August 2021, 5,430 tonnes of US crude metals and alloys were exported to Canada, showing a surge of 490 per tonne from 4,940 tonnes in July 2021. On a year-on-year calculation, US aluminium crude metals and alloys exported to Canada in September 2021 nosedived by 1,670 tonnes or by 23.99 percent from 6,960 tonnes. From January to September, the exported aluminium crude metals and alloys to Canada closed at 50,700 tonnes. For the same period last year, the amount closed at 63,700 tonnes. As per the data shared by the USGS, the total amount of aluminium plates,...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, on Tuesday, December 7, the average alumina spot price has dropped by RMB 53 per tonne or by 1.63 percent to settle at RMB 3,195 per tonne. The average alumina price in Shandong and Henan has slipped by RMB 60 per tonne to total at RMB 3,290 per tonne and RMB 3,200 per tonne. On the other hand, in provinces like Lianyungang and Bayuquan, the price has stayed the same and closed at RMB 3,150 per tonne and RMB 3,200 per tonne. On the other hand, the average alumina price in Guizhou and Guangxi has declined by RMB 10 per tonne to settle at RMB 3,240 per tonne and RMB 3,065 per tonne, as of December 7. In Shanxi also the price has shrunk by RMB 60 per tonne to come in at RMB 3,190 per tonne. Australian alumina FOB price, on the other hand, has...
Hindalco Industries Limited has reduced its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices for the second time in a row, with effect from Tuesday, December 7. Hindalco’s aluminium wire rod price has seen a cut of INR 3,000 per tonne from INR 243,600 per tonne on December 4 to INR 240,600 per tonne on December 7. Hindalco’s aluminium billets price has come in at INR 243,600 per tonne, also down by INR 3,000 per tonne from INR 246,600 per tonne from the previous day. The company’s aluminium ingot selling price is hovering around INR 229,500 per tonne after being reduced by INR 3,000 per tonne from INR 232,500 per tonne. Hindalco inks its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices to the three-month future of aluminium on the London Metal Exchange, which on December 6 decreased by US$47.50...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,622.5 per tonne on Monday and ranged between 2,581.5-2,633 per tonne before closing at US$2,594 per tonne, a drop of US$22 per tonne or 0.84 percent. Open interest fell 1,667 lots to 665,000 lots, and trading volume was 11,593 lots. Both LME aluminium cash (bid) price and LME aluminium official settlement price declined by US$47.5 per tonne or by 1.79 percent to stand at US$2,599.50 per tonne and US$2,600.50 per tonne, as of Monday, December 6. For the same day, 3-month bid price and 3-monthoffer price closed at US$2,585 per tonne and US$2,586 per tonne. December 22 bid price and December 22 offer price was recorded at US$2,488 per tonne and US$2,493 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock totalled at 898450 tonnes. Live warrants and cancelled warrants for the...
On 6 th December 2021, the industry body Indian Captive Power Producers Association (ICPPA) said that coal supplies to captive power plants (CPP) have nosedived to 40%-50% of the requirement, while the aluminium sector is among the worst hit due to the hardship and if permitted to nettle it propels INR 1.4 lakh crores of investment towards risk. ICPPA further added: “The continued shortage of raw materials to key industries would lead to an increase in aluminium import and loss of export earnings to the tune of INR 70,000 crores.” "Keeping the above in mind, the Indian Captive Power Producers Association has requested the ministry's (Ministry of Power) immediate intervention for normalising 100 pc coal rakes supplies to CPP (captive power plants) industry and help them to partner the...
The Russian aluminium giant, Rusal announced that the Company's trademark, low carbon aluminium brand, ALLOW has been ranked in the League of Green Brands, the first national ranking of sustainable brands. In 2019, the League of Green Brands is a reputable non-governmental development institute established in Russia. The League's task is to create conditions for the systematic implementation of ESG principles and approaches in the practice of domestic companies and to promote sustainable business developments in Russia. The purpose of the organization is to create criteria for "green" goods as a basis for national eco-certification, as well as the promotion of the idea of sustainable development in Russia. The ranking methodology of the league was developed by Deloitte, its intellectual...
On 6 th December 2021, Guinea Alumina Corporation, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) publicized that it has awarded a crucial mining contract to a Guinean firm GPC, as the metallurgical-grade bauxite export company aspires to expand its contribution to the economy of the Republic of Guinea. The contract accorded to Guinéenne de Prestation et de Construction (GPC Group) is presumed to be one of the largest ever to a fully-local mining contractor, which has a value of worth over $34 million over the next 16 months. Following the bagging of the contract, Guinéenne de Prestation et de Construction anticipates expanding its workforce by 57 people to over 300. EGA targets twofold contribution to the economy in the nations where it functionalizes – the United Arab...
The Mumbai, India based pharma-packaging house, KAISHA Packaging has successfully delivered over 2 billion doses worth of flip-top aluminium seals used for packaging COVID vaccines. The aluminium seal is used as a closure for injection vials during the vaccination drive and is one of the vital parts of the vaccine package that ensures tamper-proof delivery. The premium manufacturer of pharmaceutical closure systems for vials, KAISHA Packaging has been a persistent and largest supplier for these seals to all the vaccines available in the Indian domestic market and overseas. To ensure an unfailing supply of vaccines and corks any shortages or gaps, the company accomplished to line up and stock an enormous volume of raw material. KAISHA Packaging not only effectively manage this challenge,...
In 2022, beer drinkers may have to pay extra for their beloved artisan beverages. Aluminium cans are in low supply due to supply chain difficulties. Furthermore, wholesalers have modified the minimum quantity of cans required to satisfy an order, making it more difficult for small breweries to purchase their usual quantities of cans. "We actually have a number of sources of cans but usually when someone like Ball's Caliber makes a change, the industry tends to follow the leader. We were lucky to get a shipment of cans these last few weeks," stated Adam Wojcik, PHX Beer Co.'s brewery director. The news of Ball Corp., aluminium can producer increasing the minimum amount of cans that some makers must purchase from one truckload to five truckloads, has already sent shockwaves throughout the...
In October 2021, primary aluminium production in Russia & Eastern Europe stood at 352,000 tonnes, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 12,000 tonnes or 3.53 per cent, found the International Aluminium Institute (IAI). In September, primary aluminium output totalled at 340,000 tonnes, down by 10,000 tonnes or 2.86 per cent from 350,000 tonnes in August. Total production of primary aluminium in Russia & Eastern Europe from August to October 2021 amounted to 1.042 million tonnes, compared to 1.041 million tonnes during May to July 2021. On a year-on-year calculation, Russia & Eastern Europe’s primary aluminium production in October 2021 edged a rise of only 1,000 tonnes from 351,000 tonnes From January to October 2021, Russia & Eastern Europe’s primary aluminium production totalled 3.449...
On December 2, the body representing aluminium production and jobs in the United States, the Aluminium Association declared the launch of the Choose Aluminium campaign. This campaign comes loaded with a fresh website at www.chooseAluminum.org, digital media buy, important materials emphasizing the sustainable properties of 100% recyclable and durable metals. It also includes videos of workers and aluminium stalwarts. The campaign follows the debut of the Aluminium Association’s new website, earlier this month. The ads, videos and website highlight how aluminium is paving out sustainable solutions in various sectors like beverage packaging, recycling, construction, building, automotive production and many more. The campaign also features how the aluminium sector in North America has cut...
The Malaysian state Sabah occupying the northern part of the island of Borneo has been anticipated to begin its first electric bus (e-Bus) trial run soon in Kota Kinabalu, the state capital. Muhammad Khairulnizam Hasnan, the chief communications officer of Qhazanah Sabah Bhd (QSB), the Sabah government's strategic investment arm stated that: “The final preparations were being carried out and the routes for the e-bus service were being finalised.” However, the e-Bus service is initiated by QSB in association with Gemilang Coachwork Sdn Bhd, one of Asia's leading e-Bus and aluminium bus body manufacturers. "A few other matters are being ironed out as well with the various authorities before we can get this trial service rolled out next year," he added. "We are eager to get it going and the...
