India’s electronics aluminium demand to grow 10.18% CAGR: Why aren’t makers benefiting from strong domestic production?
India’s aluminium smelters operate with some of the highest margins in the value chain, at around 10 per cent, but this profitability is not reflected among downstream manufacturers, where margins are closer to 5 per cent. These companies convert the metal into finished products such as heat sinks,...
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...
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AL Circle launches its 26th e-Magazine, "Aluminium Industry: Focus Asia"
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 26 th edition of AL Circle's e-Magazine, titled " Aluminium Industry: Focus Asia ." In this edition, we dive deep into one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic regions in the global aluminium sector: Asia. This issue brings together expert insights,...
Vedanta Aluminium appoints David Stone as CEO – Coal Mines
Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest aluminium producer, announced the appointment of David Stone as the Chief Executive Officer – Coal Mines. In his new role, David will oversee the entire coal mining operations of the company, spearheading strategy and leveraging technology and innovation to...
“JS Group and later Uniseven have many firsts; in fact, it has grown with the growth of the primary aluminium industry in India,” Kamal Prakash, Director, Uniseven Engineering & Infrastructure
Kamal Prakash is passionate about aluminium and is the director of Uniseven Engineering & Infrastructure, part of the 124-year-old JS Group, which has been servicing the global aluminium value chain for the last 50 years. JS and Uniseven have pioneered introducing a number of technologies and...
A fatal accident at a Chhattisgarh alumina refinery kills four migrant workers
On Sunday, September 8, a hopper filled with coal collapsed at an alumina refinery owned by Maa Kudargarhi Group in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district, taking away the lives of four workers. A hopper, which is also referred to as a bunker by workers, is used to store fuel like coal or rice husk in...
“Asian industry is gaining traction in aluminium production due to growing demand from many industries,” Isabelle Gaudreau, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, EPIQ Machinery
Isabelle Gaudreau manages Marketing and Communication for EPIQ Machinery. She has managed all marketing-related activities since the merger between Mecfor and Advanced Dynamics. Isabelle's journey in the industry began in 2006 when she played a pivotal role in assisting the MECFOR sales team...
Vedanta reports progress in its demerger, having received significant approval from NCLT
Vedanta Limited’s demerger process has progressed further, with the company submitting its plan to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) after receiving approval from 75 per cent of its secured creditors, said Chairman Anil Agarwal. He also said the company expects to accomplish the demerge...
Kolkata Metro Rail starts installing aluminium third rail; completes 200-metre-long corridor overnight
On Saturday, September 7, Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation reportedly started installing the aluminium third rail replacing steel on the North-South corridors, aiming to reduce energy loss by about 84 per cent. Metro Railway has set a target of two years to complete the entire replacement project...
Real-time technological solution to combat industrial air pollution
Globally, industrial emissions are a major contributor to air pollution, and Asia is no exception, negatively impacting both the environment and public health. China and India are the region's leading contributors to industrial emissions and are also ranked among the world's top polluting nations....
“The Asian aluminium extrusion market is steadily growing, especially in countries and regions such as China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia.” Wang Xingyao, Founder of GLD ALLOYS (M) SDN BHD
Wang Xingyao is a seasoned veteran in the aluminium manufacturing industry with over 25 years of experience. He has successfully led several high-profile aluminium companies across Asia, producing various products including aluminium sheets, extrusions, and alloy wheels. Mr Wang’s expertise in...
Fairfax India to acquire 65% of Global Aluminium Private Limited
Fairfax India Holdings Corporation announces that, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into an agreement to invest INR 6,955 million (approximately $83 million at current exchange rates) for a 65.0 per cent interest in Global Aluminium Private Limited (“Global Aluminium”). The...
Viva launches lightweight aluminium composite panels for safer Indian bus bodies
Viva ACP, Asia's leading manufacturer of metal composite panels, has introduced advanced Aluminium Composite Panels (ACPs) designed to enhance the safety and performance of bus bodies in India. This initiative resulted from the stricter regulations the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways...
“Aluminium has become the metal of choice for sunrise sectors,” John Slaven, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium
John Slaven is the Chief Executive Officer of Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest producer of aluminium and among the top producers globally. He is a reputed leader in the industry with over three decades of rich experience in the metals, mining and modern manufacturing industries. Through diverse...
Sundaram Clayton Ltd commences aluminium die-castings production at its new facility in Tamil Nadu, India
Sundaram Clayton Limited, part of the $6.5 billion TVS Group, has officially put its newly-commissioned aluminium die-castings facility into commercial production. The facility is located in the SIPCOT industrial area in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The plant, with an annual production...
India relaxes import norms for calcined and raw pet coke to support domestic aluminium and other sectors
In a significant policy shift, the government of India announced on September 4, 2024, that it would ease the import norms for calcined and raw pet coke, expanding the scope of allowable inbound shipments. Previously restricted to the aluminium industry, these imports are now permitted to meet the...
“The sustainability goals of the Indian aluminium industry are gaining momentum, with large players deploying a multi-pronged approach to reduce emissions.” Mayank Chauhan, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of LogicLadder Technologies
As the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of LogicLadder Technologies, Mayank Chauhan is a sustainability and Net Zero leader who empowers enterprises to navigate the climate economy. From envisioning to executing innovative solutions, he has meticulously crafted the growth narrative of India’s...
Join the global aluminium community at IBAAS-IIM 2024!
The countdown to the 12 th IBAAS International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition has begun, and we are excited to announce that the event will be bigger and more impactful than ever before! Scheduled for September 25-27, 2024, at BITS, Goa, India, this mega aluminium event is set...
“Asia's non-ferrous metal industry, specifically aluminium, has several key opportunities for growth,” Parmod Sagar, Managing Director & CEO – India, RHI Magnesita
Parmod comes with more than 3 decades of extensive experience of serving the steel and refractory industry. A Mechanical Engineer by profession, Parmod started his career in the steel industry and worked in the sector for over 7 years gaining valuable insights. Thereafter, he transitioned to the...
Ramkrishna Forgings ventures into aluminium forging, targeting the EV sector
India’s Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd has announced its strategic entry into the aluminium forging sector, with plans to establish its first facility in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. The company's board has approved an investment of INR 57.5 crore for the new facility, which is set to focus primarily on the...
