Aluminium Industry to play significant role in Indian economy

The Aluminium industry, a leading segment of the Indian economy, is expected to play a significant role as the Indian Aluminium industry is forging ahead with rapid expansion in both primary metal and downstream sectors, according to Aluminium Association of India (AAI) General Secretary Prof KSS Murthy.

In a statement here Prof Murthy said with the continuing trend of economic growth, the per capita income is also likely to increase.

At the higher level of income, a rapid rise in demand and consumption of aluminium is expected.

Higher consumption levels in packaging, building and construction, automotive and consumer durable sectors, besides normal consumption in electrical, transport and other industrial sectors, will contribute to the growth of aluminium industry in the country.

It is in this backdrop that the sixth International Conference on aluminium, organized by the Aluminium Association of India (AAI), will showcase the latest technologies and advancements relating to the Aluminium industry and provide a unique platform for the Indian Aluminium sector to interact with top experts from all over the world.

The sixth edition of INCAL, Prof Murthy said would be held in Hyderabad from December 6 to December 8 under the patronage of Ministry of Mines, Government of India and support by various overseas Aluminium organizations such as European Aluminium Association (EAA), International Aluminium Institute (IAI), The Aluminium Association, USA, Japan Aluminium Association, and The Brazilian Aluminum Association (ABAL).