India's ₹9,150b power grid push could drive new aluminium demand
India's planned transmission investment and renewable-energy expansion could lift aluminium consumption in electrical applications to 4 million tonnes by FY30. India's push to expand its electricity transmission network is emerging as a major potential growth driver for aluminium, with the...
September purchases take Eskay Aluminium’s Sacheta Metals holding to 132,310 shares
Eskay Aluminium Pvt Ltd has obtained 881 shares of Sacheta Metals Ltd through an open-market transaction, taking its total holding in the aluminium company to 132,310 shares. The acquisition was completed on September 8, 2026, and disclosed under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial...
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China’s primary aluminium imports demonstrate a rising trend annually through November 2024
Based on the General Administration of Customs data, the Shanghai Metals Market revealed that November primary aluminium imports were 13.8 per cent down month-on-month but 22.5 per cent up year-on-year. According to SMM, China’s imports of primary metal in November were 150,700 tonnes, which...
Alba partners with Comvision (India) to enhance inventory management and tracking systems
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has deployed yet another cutting-edge technology for operational enhancement. According to a report on December 24, Alba has partnered with Comvision (India) Private Limited, a leading provider of intelligent transportation solutions, to upscale its inventory...
Base metals prices on LME show positive trends, stocks witness mixed movements
Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) showed positive trends, with nickel increasing by 1.61 per cent d-o-d. Meanwhile, inventories at LME-registered warehouses witnessed mixed trends, with zinc stocks decreasing by 1.32 per cent d-o-d. COMEX market update Copper prices on the COMEX...
Palco Metals achieves all-time high, demonstrates exceptional performance
Palco Metals, a microcap company operating in the aluminium and aluminium products sector, has attained a significant milestone by reaching an all-time high of ₹278.95 on December 20, 2024. This accomplishment underscores the company's robust market presence. On the day, Palco Metals outperformed...
A double-digit decline in India's aluminium scrap imports affects the United States Q3 export volume
The third quarter data from the United States Geological Survey shows a sequential fall in the country’s aluminium scrap exports, in line with a decreased volume of scrap recovery during the same period of 2024. A 2 per cent decline in the United States aluminium scrap recovery during Q3 resulted...
Base metals prices on LME show negative trends, stocks witness outflows
Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) showed negative trends, except for copper, which increased by 0.11 per cent d-o-d. Meanwhile, inventories at LME-registered warehouses witnessed outflows, with zinc stocks decreasing by 2.61 per cent d-o-d. COMEX market update Copper prices on...
India: Aluminium ADC12 non-OEM prices remain stable w-o-w amid sluggish demand
Prices of aluminium (non-OEM) ADC12 alloyed ingots remained stable w-o-w across both northern and southern regions in India, largely due to ongoing sluggish demand in the automotive sector and a weakened export market. BigMint's weekly assessments for ADC12 (non-OEM) grade stood at INR...
November 2024: China’s unwrought aluminium and aluminium product imports see a double-digit fall Y-o-Y
In November 2024, China imported 280,000 tonnes of aluminium, including unwrought aluminium and aluminium products. The import volume reflected a double-digit fall, precisely 17.6 per cent, according to China customs data. Image Source: iStock Nonetheless, from January to November, the country’s...
ECKART and Runaya form JV to produce sustainable aluminium granules in a new facility in Odisha
ECKART, a leading international manufacturer of metallic and pearlescent pigments for the paints and coatings industry, the graphic arts, plastics, aerated concrete, and cosmetics industries, is reportedly forming a joint venture with Runaya, a notable name in the green aluminium recovery business....
India: Imported aluminium scrap prices remain range-bound w-o-w, certain grades see tight supply
Imported aluminium scrap prices in India remained range-bound w-o-w, with fluctuations of up to 1.5 per cent, amid moderate demand. Despite a decline in London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices, certain scrap grades held firm w-o-w amid reports of supply shortages. BigMint's benchmark...
Aluminium wire rod consumption: Key trends and global growth drivers
Global aluminium wire rod consumption has risen steadily across the world. Aluminium's unique properties make it a key material in the electrical and electronics industries, enabling a wide range of applications. The global wire and cable market, valued at US$ 191.6 billion in 2022, is anticipated...
Vedanta Aluminium steps closer to sustainability by saving 1.3 million GJ of energy
Vedanta Aluminium has once again proved its leadership in sustainable industrial practices by saving 1.3 million Giga Joules (GJ) of energy, aligned with India’s energy conservation goals. This achievement was possible due to a continuous effort towards enhancing energy efficiency and reducing...
Why is the world scrambling for aluminium's building block? Let's dig deep into the geopolitical scenario…
The World Bank identified aluminium as the 'high-impact, cross-cutting metal'. As a result, today's world intensely competes over securing bauxite ore, the raw material used to produce aluminium. "I read... that every clay bank was a mine of aluminium and that the metal was as costly as silver. I...
MP government allocates land for aluminium frames and solar manufacturing projects
The Madhya Pradesh State Government in India has allocated land to multiple companies to transform the state into a manufacturing hub, particularly for solar aluminium frames, PV modules, cells, ingots, wafers, etc. Numerous proposals have been received from manufacturers of solar PV modules,...
Dabur India’s Réal Bites juice launched in 185-ml aluminium cans in partnership with Ball Corporation
In partnership with Ball Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative, sustainable aluminium packaging for beverage, personal care, and household products, Dabur India, a 135-year-old Indian multinational consumer goods company, has reportedly launched Réal Bites juice...
Indian Government may address inverted duty structure for aluminium goods in the Union Budget 2025-26
According to a report, the Indian Government may consider addressing the issue of inverted duty structure for some products in the aluminium sector in the forthcoming Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The news came on December 11 after an official said the government would revisit the...
Russia-origin aluminium share in LME-approved warehouses grows in November to 67%
The proportion of Russia-origin aluminium in London Metal Exchange (LME) warehouses in November 2024 grew to 67 per cent, following a drop in the previous month from 66 per cent to 65 per cent. Although the proportion increased, the volume of stocks continued to drop, amounting to 254,500 tonnes at...
India: ADC12 aluminium alloyed ingot OEM-grade prices drop to 10-month low in South India
Prices of aluminium ADC12 alloyed ingots declined m-o-m across south India, with BigMint's benchmark monthly assessment placing the OEM-approved grade at a ten-month low of INR 208,000/t in Chennai, levels last seen in February 2024. This marks a fall of INR 2,000/tonne (t) m-o-m, primarily due to...
