18 AUGUST 2011equitymaster
Indian markets lose further ground
Edited by : AL CIRCLE
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Aluminium stocks are trading in the red with the key losers being Hindalco and Nalco. Hindalco Industries may see a rise in production costs in its upcoming aluminium project in Mahan in Madhya Pradesh. This is because the Mahan coal block from where the company is supposed to draw coal for its captive power plant has run into environment problems. The Mahan coal block is under no go area and the matter has been referred to the group of ministers by the ministry of environment and forest. The company is building a 359 kilo ton per annum (ktpa) aluminium smelter and 750 MW power plant for captive purposes. It is essential for the company to receive green clearance otherwise the cost of the project will increase substantially. This is because alumina and power comprise close to 70% of production cost of aluminium. Without captive source there is no way that Hindalco could produce low cost aluminium.
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