DriveSys Systems Private Limited has acquired additional land in Maharashtra to expand its aluminium project. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of ZF Steering Gear. The company has acquired Plot No. E-10, covering around 25,882 sqm, at Supa Parner Industrial Park in Ahilyanagar district. The...
The European Union (EU) is preparing a broader restriction on aluminium scrap exports to non-Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, replacing an earlier trade proposal that would have covered only part of the bloc’s scrap flows. The move could largely impact...
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Gujarat-based solar module manufacturer, Pahal Solar, has started work on a new production facility in Surat. The upcoming complex will house a 2 GW solar cell plant and a 2 GW aluminium frame manufacturing unit, both expected to be operational by late 2026. Explore- Most accurate data to drive...
The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) is urging the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Ministry of Finance to take swift action to prevent a looming aluminium shortage in the country, reminiscent of the issues seen with critical and rare minerals. AAI’s...
Dr. Ashok Nandi, President of the International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Society (IBAAS), in an exclusive interview with AL Circle, discussed how India’s aluminium industry is shifting from efficiency gains to systemic transformation. He highlighted key drivers such as decarbonisation, circular...
Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) Minerals & Metals (M&M) business has bagged multiple large contracts in India, strengthening its foothold across the aluminium and steel industries. Image for representational purpose The company has received an order from Hindalco Industries to set up a 180 KTPA aluminium...
Tata Motors has shown a solid performance in the third quarter, due to its strong position in the electric vehicle (EV) market and the impressive contributions from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). Although some domestic sectors have seen a slowdown, the company’s commitment to innovation, operational...
Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met with Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal on Thursday to lay out a strategic investment plan aimed at boosting the state's industrial and economic growth. Their discussion centred on how Vedanta's ambitious development projects can align with the Prime...
ALUCOBOND®, a flagship brand of a Swiss major 3A Composites, which is a global innovator and a leading manufacturer of high-quality Aluminium Composite Materials, is set to further expand the footprint of its three-decade-old internationally recognized next-generation composite material ‘ALUCORE ®’...
Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWREL) has been declared L1 for the engineering-procurement-construction of a 363 MWp DC solar PV plant in Rajasthan, and another 580 MWp DC plant in Uttar Pradesh (both domestic and Balance-of‐System [BOS] basis). In parallel, the company has picked up a...
It’s been a fortnight where aluminium stopped talking about circularity and simply started doing it. From the US Midwest to India’s eastern belt, from corporate boardrooms to zero-liquid-discharge plants, the industry’s recycling and sustainability stories have been loud and, frankly, refreshing....
The global aluminium and bauxite markets are currently experiencing a wave of volatility and changing dynamics. Bauxite is starting to carve out a significant place in international trade, challenging the long-held supremacy of iron ore. Meanwhile, India and China are at the forefront of...
Aditya A. Shriram, Deputy Managing Director, DCM Shriram Ltd., has been elected as the new President of Alkali Manufacturers Association of India (AMAI), the august body of INR 360,000 million (USD 4.1 million)Alkali and Chloro-Vinyl industry in the country. Prashant J. Mahale, Sr. Executive Vice...
Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is all set to start solar power generation in the first half of FY 2026 at its Kutch facility hub. This is indeed a great move towards realising India’s clean energy ambitions. The upcoming renewable energy facility in Kutch, Gujarat, spanning over...
India’s bauxite trade rode a wave of highs and lows through the first half of 2025. Global demand shifts, changing tariffs, and mining hurdles at home kept exports swinging sharply from one month to the next. Even with the volatility, India’s performance between January and June (H1 2025) was far...
In an interview during the IBAAS conference, Takuo Harato, Alumina Production Technology Consultant at AlTech Consultant, shared his views on the global aluminium industry, the pursuit of sustainability, and India’s growing role in this transition. AL Circle: What are the key sustainability...
At the Financial Times’ organised Energy Transition Summit India, Vedanta Resources’ CEO Deshnee Naidoo offered a tempered but confident take on the world’s shifting energy landscape. Speaking to the Financial Times, Naidoo reflected on the complexity of the moment — a time, as she put it, when the...
The government of Andhra Pradesh has officially approved the establishment of a large-scale industrial park at S. Kota in Vizianagaram district, marking a major shift in the region’s industrial strategy. The mega park will be developed by JSW Industrial Park Limited on 1,166 acres of land that the...
Caustic soda prices remained stable across prominent Asian markets during the first half of October 2025, backed by an even supply-demand relationship and steady industry demand. Although there were some mixed signals in certain countries, steady production costs, and cautious procurement...
Hyundai Motor India has presented an audacious road map for India till FY2030, which includes plans that extend beyond car launches. At its investor meet, the Korean automaker revealed a product roadmap that blends advanced lightweight materials, hybrid expansion, luxury positioning, and accessible...
