Alumil India, the fully-owned Indian subsidiary of Alumil Group, has successfully delivered advanced fenestration solutions for NICMAR University in Pune, transforming a precast campus vision into a functional, durable and future facing learning environment. The project required approximately three hundred windows within a tight timeline which was successfully delivered by Alumil India. The project deployed Alumil’s top-hung window systems combined with sleek mullions and glazing. “NICMAR University presented an opportunity to demonstrate how fenestration can become an integral part of both a building’s architecture and its performance. The project required us to respond to large openings, intensive daily usage, acoustic and weather considerations, safety, and the specific challenges of...
Anshika Jain resigned as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Golkonda Aluminium Extrusions Ltd. on October 24, 2026, citing personal reasons. The company informed the Bombay Stock Exchange about her resignation under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report " The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 " In her letter, Jain said there were no other reasons for her resignation beyond the personal reasons mentioned. She also asked the Board to accept her resignation and complete the required formalities under the Companies Act, 2013. Managing Director Geeta Sethi signed the disclosure on behalf of the company’s Board. The...
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Hind Aluminium, a maker of aluminium and alloy conductors and aluminium wire rods, has recently announced its financial results for the quarter ending June 2025 (Q2). The results highlight a positive shift in the company’s evaluation, with its score improving to 4 from 3 over the past three months. The company reported a sharp rise in Profit After Tax (PAT), which stood at INR 8.71 crore (USD 1.05 million), an impressive year-on-year growth of 216.73 per cent. This performance significantly outpaces the previous twelve-month period, when PAT was INR 3.00 crore (USD 360,000). A significant surge of 123.33 per cent was also recorded from INR 3.90 crore recorded in Q1 2025. Remarkably, Hind Aluminium has already exceeded its full-year PAT of the prior fiscal year within just the first six...
Karnataka’s aluminium extrusion sector, once a steady contributor to India’s industrial ecosystem, is facing its toughest test in decades. A convergence of global trade shocks, inclusive of but not limited to the 50 per cent tariff imposed by the United States under President Trump, along with a steady influx of cheap Chinese imports, has left extrusion units in the state squeezed from both ends. Image source: https://rupiko.in/ For an industry heavily dependent on exports and sensitive to cost fluctuations, the impact has been immediate and severe. India exported nearly 200,000 tonnes of aluminium to the US in FY2024, valued at USD 894 million. Among the cumulative volumes, India’s downstream export volume to the US accounted for 84,850 tonnes. It inflated from 53,633 tonnes in 2020 (a...
Indian aluminium extrusion manufacturers are sounding the alarm over surging pressure from low-priced Chinese imports. They warn that these imports, facilitated indirectly through regional trade agreements, are disrupting domestic competitiveness, exposing a critical imbalance in the market's playing field. This led to the manufacturers demanding that the government re-examine the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between ASEAN countries and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Industry stakeholders allege that China is routing its finished aluminium products into the Indian market via Vietnam and Malaysia at zero duty under the FTA framework. In contrast, domestic producers face an 8.25 per cent import duty burden, leaving them at a competitive disadvantage against Chinese suppliers in both domestic...
History has repeated itself as Russia, after the 1990s, has returned to barter deals owing to geopolitical predicaments. Not a generic practice yet, but the initiation of barter deals commenced at the Kazan Expo business forum. Chinese companies cited settlement issues and Russian demands that they bring production to Russia as major issues hindering the development of bilateral trade. Image Source: Wikipedia “We offer innovative cooperation models aimed at reducing settlement risks,” Xu Xinjing from Hainan Longpan Oilfield Technology Co. Ltd told Reuters through a translator, adding that “we offer a model of barter trade.” In exchange for the power equipment, his company wants to receive Russian shipbuilding metal alloys like aluminium and steel. “In the current conditions of limited...
ANB Metal Cast Limited company, founded in the year 2019, mainly focuses on the production of aluminium extrusion products like solar profiles, railings, motor bodies, bars, sliding windows and various types of other industrial products required in a broad spectrum of industries like electronics, mechanical, solar, architectural and automotive industries. The main objective of the organisation is to provide high-quality services to its clients within an affordable range. The company also manufactures products like railings, various architectural products, aluminium extrusion products like flat bars, tubes and kitchen profiles. ANB Metal Cast Limited Company have successfully listed its first IPO (Initial Public Offering) on the NSE (National Stock Exchange) with a premium of 5.13 per cent...
EcoPro announced on August 17 that its cumulative sales of nickel-cobalt-aluminium (NCA) cathode materials have surpassed 300,000 tonnes as of the first half of this year (H1 2025). This amount is sufficient to produce around 3 million electric vehicles. Since beginning commercial production of NCA cathode materials in 2008, EcoPro initially sold approximately 100,000 tonnes for power tools and electric bicycles by 2021. However, with the growing demand for electric vehicles and energy storage systems (ESS) batteries, the company has sold an additional 200,000 tonnes since 2022 . NCA cathode material was the first product developed by EcoPro after it entered the secondary battery industry in 2004. Known for its 20-30 per cent higher energy density compared to the widely used NCM...
In a situation where companies like Novelis are facing the brunt of business closures and job cuts, US-headquartered Ford Motor is hitting the reset button on its EV strategy with a bold new plan, creating hope for the downstream aluminium industry in the region. The automaker has unveiled a USD 2 billion investment in its Louisville, KY, Assembly plant, setting the stage for a lineup of next-generation, more affordable electric vehicles by 2027. This move signals optimism for the downstream aluminium industry, especially in the US region. At the heart of this transformation is the Ford Universal EV Platform, which is set to power a range of next-generation, more affordable electric vehicles by 2027. However, Ford’s push into the EV sector is not without challenges. The automaker is...
Global aluminium usage is stabilising after a choppy period and is positioned for steady expansion this decade, supported by electric mobility, packaging, and a gradual rebound in construction. Source: AI-driven image According to industry estimates, Asia Pacific (including China) is set to account for 66 per cent of global aluminium usage in 2024, with North America at 13 per cent and Europe at 12 per cent. Aluminium Foil and its End Uses Current Trends and Forecast till 2030 The market is projected to grow from 101.3 million tonnes in 2024 to 122 million tonnes by 2030, a 3.15 per cent CAGR, with 2025 consumption expected at 104.7 million tonnes. This trajectory—tempered but durable—reflects outcomes from business market analysis and industry trend analysis that highlight resilient...
Ever wondered what keeps your flight airborne? A significant part is high-grade aluminium. In line with this, Kaiser Aluminum, a North American manufacturer of semi-fabricated speciality aluminium products delivering highly engineered, value-added solutions for aerospace, defence, automotive and general industrial sectors , is set to launch a new industrial facility dedicated to aerospace parts by the end of this year. Kaiser Aluminum’s expansion at its Trentwood, Washington facility is moving ahead without delays, the company confirmed. This site produces heat-treated plate and sheet for aerospace and GE end-market applications, which is currently at its Phase Seven investment. Keith Harvey, the Chairman, President and CEO at Kaiser Aluminum, stated, “The project’s completion is closely...
Egypt’s Arab Aluminium Company (AAC), known for manufacturing extruded aluminium profiles for a wide range of industries like industrial and architectural, has reported a steep reversal in fortunes in the first half of 2025. It has moved from healthy profits last year to a net loss after tax of EGP 5.742 million (approximately USD 117,950), according to its latest financial disclosures. The loss per share was EGP 0.14 in the period ending June 2025, as compared to a profit per share of EGP 0.33 (0.0068 USD) in the equivalent period a year earlier. The change followed a difficult start to the year for AAC, where the company had already recorded a Q1 loss of EGP 6 million (USD 120,760), reversing a Q1 2024 net profit of EGP 6.1 million (USD 120,904) Interestingly, the losses occurred...
Novelis Inc., with its subsidiary Novelis Corporation, is all set to tap into the debt market with USD 750 million senior unsecured notes. To be matured in 2033, these privately placed notes will be made available to the qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A. International buyers are also eligible for the same under Regulation S, as guaranteed by Novelis and select subsidiaries. With this issuance, Novelis, the leading aluminium rolling and recycling company, plans to allocate the net proceeds acquired from 750 million senior unsecured notes towards strategic economic decisions Repurchasing existing debts : A majority of the proceeds will be used to repurchase the outstanding 3.250 per cent senior notes, which are likely to mature in November 2026. This is likely to be a...
Manaksia Aluminium Company has recently reaffirmed its quality and valuation grades, indicating it has improved performance execution. The principal financial metrics suggest this view, with 5-year sales growth of 12.60 per cent and EBIT growth of 19.03 per cent, and it is making a better presentation as a participant in the non-ferrous metals industries. In fact, the quality grade increased from below average to average grade, which suggests improved operational execution. The EBIT-to-interest coverage ratio of 1.34 does suggest fair adequacy of ability to manage its financing obligations. The valuation grade increased from very attractive to attractive with a P/E of 28.87, a price-to-book of 1.47, and an EV/EBITDA of 9.16. The overall assessment of initial attractiveness from a...
Aluwind Infra-Tech Limited, a specialist in designing, fabricating, and installing custom aluminium windows, doors, facades, glazing, and cladding systems, has announced the receipt of a prestigious INR 23.82 crore (USD 2.86 million) contract from Larsen & Toubro Limited's Realty Division (L&T). Following the announcement, Aluwind Infra-Tech's stock hit the 5 per cent upper circuit, underscoring strong investor confidence. With a market capitalisation of INR 194.43 crore (USD 23.33 million), its shares surged to INR 78.25 (USD 0.94) on Tuesday, up from the previous close of INR 74.55 (USD 0.89). From a financial standpoint, the company's performance has been equally impressive. Revenue jumped from INR 42 crore (USD 5.04 million) in H2 FY24 to INR 64 crore (USD 7.68 million) in H2 FY25, a...
Southern India is now emerging as a growth engine for the aluminium extrusion industry, with Telangana and Andhra Pradesh leading the way. These states are not merely increasing domestic capacity. They are also becoming players in global supply chains, fuelled by strong industrial activity, export opportunities and the increasing utilisation of lightweight materials across sectors, including EVs, renewable energy and infrastructure. Global Aluminium’s Managing Director, Anil Agarwal, underscored the shift at a recent ALUMEX India 2025 roadshow on August 7, 2025 in Hyderabad , “Among the southern states, Hyderabad is playing a very important role in this industry… To counter trade challenges like the Trump Tariff, the industry must boost domestic consumption, reduce dependency on imports,...
Lizhong Sitong Light Alloys Group, a leading Chinese producer of aluminium alloy materials and wheels, has secured two significant overseas contracts worth more than CNY 1.6 billion (USD 228 million) from prominent international automotive manufacturers. Investor optimism over the company’s growth prospects was evident in the market, with Lizhong’s shares [SHE: 300428] closing 0.7 per cent higher at CNY 18.63 (USD 2.59) in Shenzhen today. Both contracts are expected to provide a notable boost to Lizhong’s operating performance in the coming years. In 2024, the company produced 21.4 million aluminium alloy wheels, generating CNY 9.2 billion in revenue from this segment alone, about 34 per cent of total earnings, according to its latest annual report. The company announced that its Thai...
AL Circle, the world’s leading digital media platform dedicated to the global aluminium value chain, proudly announces the launch of its latest industry report titled “ Aluminium Flat Rolled Products: Insights & Forecast to 2030 .” With growing momentum in sustainability, green mobility, lightweighting, and infrastructure development, aluminium flat rolled products (FRPs) have emerged as a core enabler across multiple end-use sectors. This comprehensive study offers data-driven insights, trend analysis, and forward-looking perspectives essential for stakeholders navigating this dynamic market. Why this report matters The global aluminium FRP industry stands at the crossroads of technological transformation, geopolitical shifts, and evolving sustainability standards. From beverage cans and...
As the world pivots towards sustainable energy solutions, the demand for efficient and durable lithium-ion batteries has never been higher. Central to this demand is the performance of cathode materials, with NMC 111 (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) being a prominent choice due to its balanced capacity and stability. However, the longevity and efficiency of these batteries are often compromised by structural instabilities during charge and discharge cycles. A recent study by researchers Elong, Kasim, and Badar introduces a promising solution by doping NMC 111 cathodes with aluminium and titanium. This innovative approach aims to enhance the structural integrity and electrochemical performance of the cathodes, addressing the pressing need for longer-lasting and more reliable batteries. Why is...
A significant collaboration has been established in the Indian aluminium downstream sector. Arfin India Limited, a prominent manufacturer of high-quality aluminium products, including wire and wire rods , has secured a domestic order from JFE Shoji India Private Limited. The order entails the supply of 900 tonnes of aluminium deoxidiser (deox) products for August 2025, marking a key development in product innovation and supply chain alignment within the industry. Domestic supply of aluminium deox Arfin India Limited has secured the order at a total value of INR 25.98 crore (USD 3.12 million), with the aluminium deox products scheduled for delivery to various steel mills across western India. As per the company's exchange filing dated August 4, 2025, the order was facilitated through its...
