
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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Knest signs strategic deal with ABR Jeddah to establish an aluminium formwork factory in Saudi Arabia
A significant collaboration has been established between Knest, the largest aluminium formwork company in India and the world's fastest-growing, and ABR Jeddah Contracting Co. from Saudi Arabia. The signing ceremony was held on September 11 as part of the India - Saudi Investment Forum 2023 during...

Russia amplifies Indian alumina imports to reduce dependency on China and others
Russia's recent increase in alumina imports from India has caught the attention of the global aluminium industry. This strategic move serves multiple purposes, including diversifying its supply sources, reducing dependence on China, and lowering production costs. As per the Indian Commerce...

Bhalco Industries joins AL CircleBiz, the fastest-growing B2B online marketplace
Gujarat-based Bhalco Industries has been onboarded by AL CircleBiz, the world's first B2B platform for aluminium traders. Bhalco Industries has a great market presence thanks to its diverse choice of high-quality products, low rates, and on-time delivery schedules. The establishment of Bhalco...

Casablanca Industries gets ready to materialise a new aluminium aerosol unit in Maharashtra
Casablanca Industries is on the journey to construct an aluminium Monobloc aerosol facility at the Adali Industrial Area in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. Operational since 2012, Casablanca was founded with the aim of catering to the aerosol packaging needs of the Indian market....

India’s imported aluminium scrap prices display mixed traits amidst volatile futures market
The imported aluminium scrap market in India witnessed a mixed trend last week, leading to moderate trading activity amidst a volatile futures market. According to reliable sources, buying and selling activities remained insignificant as compared to the average levels. It has been reported that...

“Aluminium is a green metal, and our efforts to make it a preferred choice in the industry is our primary effort towards positively impacting the environment,” Bharat Gite, Founder and CEO of Taural India
As the Founder and CEO of Taural India, Bharat Gite is a visionary leader in the field of metallurgy in India, known for his exceptional work ethic, dedication to innovation, and relentless drive to succeed. He is now a leading figure in the aluminium casting industry, thanks to his extensive...

Uno Minda and Kosei Aluminium unveil new alloy wheels in the Indian aftermarket
In conjunction with Kosei Aluminium, a Japanese worldwide leader in aluminium alloy wheel design and manufacture, Uno Minda has introduced its new premium collection of alloy wheels in the Indian aftermarket. The Tier-1 supplier of patented automotive solutions and systems to OEMs intends to expand...

Hindalco ties up with Metra SpA leveraging Italian extrusion technology for aluminium coaches in India
Hindalco Industries, one of the world's leading aluminium rolling and recycling companies, has embarked on a technological alliance with Italy's Metra SpA. On September 11, the agreement was signed between the two, and the latter, a producer of structured and value-added aluminium extrusions, will...

Venu Srinivasan’s son Sudarshan Venu to serve as TVS Holdings’ new Managing Director
TVS Holdings has publicised the appointment of Venu Srinivasan’s son, Sudarshan Venu, as the firm’s new Managing Director for a term of five years. Previously this year, Sundaram Clayton, a well-known manufacturer and supplier of automotive aluminium castings, which fell under the TVS Group’s...

“Dhatukarm is master in installing complete heat treatment plant with the world`s leading best technologies at lowest operational cost,” Mukesh Jain, Founder and Chairperson of Dhatukarm
Mr. Mukesh Jain, Founder and Chairperson of Dhatukarm, is a first class Metallurgical Engineer from I.I.T Roorkee, India, from 1984 Batch. Mr. Jain started his career as a Heat Treatment Plant Engineer in an aluminium extrusion plant and served his ideas on improving the Heat Treatment process...

ARC7 Metals Pvt Ltd makes grand entry into the world’s first aluminium B2B platform, AL CircleBiz
Hailing from Surat, Gujrat, ARC7 Metals Pvt. Ltd. is a one-stop destination for high-quality aluminium alloy products. The company mainly works with ADC12 alloys and is well known for its superior quality and tenacity. AL CircleBiz has onboarded the firm on the world’s first B2B platform for...

Responsible Whatr provided spring water in aluminium cans to G20 delegates, Delhi
Ankur Chawla's sustainable vision came into the foreground of India's first-ever G20 summit in Delhi as Responsible Whatr, an Indian eco-conscious startup, helped keep the international and national delegates hydrated with its premium quality natural spring water packed in aluminium cans made with...

Armoured vehicle 'Beast' fortifies security for Biden's G20 visit to New Delhi, featuring advanced protection against chemical warfare
The 46 th US President Joe Biden is scheduled to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi on September 8, where he will be chauffeured throughout India in the "Beast," a heavily armoured limousine under the care of the US Secret Service. An enhanced security apparatus, including the world's most...

Aluminium windows and doors maker AluK India launches its first Home Experience Centre in Hyderabad
AluK India, a leading global player in the design, engineering and distribution of aluminium windows, doors and façade solutions, recently launched the AluK Home Experience Centre in Gachibowli. The centre was inaugurated by Mr Nitin Bhatia of FACET Facade Consultancy, with the presence of Ms...
Pragyan Rover leaves Asoka’s Lion imprints on the Moon with 3D printed aluminium powder wheels
On August 23, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) accomplished the most aspiring journey of the decade by landing the Pragyan rover on the Moon’s South Pole. Asoka’s Lion emblem, which left a mark in the Chandrayaan-3 moon-landing mission strategically placed on the outer surface of the...

India Government to enforce Quality Control orders on aluminium sales
According to a recent report, India Government is bringing off Quality Control (QC) orders issued by the Ministry of Mines to contain poor-quality aluminium, copper, and nickel sales from December 2023. This measure will leave no choice for sellers but to offer those metals whose ratings are in...

Top 10 aluminium extrusion manufacturers in India leading the industry
Aluminium extrusion is one of the most popular forms of aluminium products used in various sectors for low-carbon green development. As a strong, lightweight, and infinitely recyclable metal, aluminium has been constantly gaining ground over the past few years for its unique applications in the...

India govt. to establish cutting-edge red mud processing pilot plant by December 2024
The Government of India is taking a significant step towards using Rare Earth Elements (REE) by establishing a cutting-edge pilot plant. This facility will process 100 kg of red mud, a hazardous waste generated from the alumina refining process, and extract REE from it. It's worth noting that red...

