Vedanta Aluminium output rises 5% Y-o-Y to record 632,000 tonnes in Q1 FY27

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Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited opened FY27 with higher output across key parts of its operations, as new smelter volumes and improved efficiency at existing lines supported aluminium production, while expansion-led gains drove a sharp increase in alumina output. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, aluminium production reached a record 632,000 tonnes, up 5 per cent from 605,000 tonnes in Q1 FY26 and 3 per cent from 613,000 tonnes in Q4 FY26. The company attributed the increase to volumes from a new smelter and operational efficiency across existing lines.

The production gains were accompanied by a stronger value-added mix. Value-added production rose to a record 389,000 tonnes, increasing 14 per cent from 342,000 tonnes a year earlier and 4 per cent from 373,000 tonnes in the preceding quarter, reflecting the company’s focus on product mix enhancement.

Vedanta noted that its demerger became effective from May 1, 2026, while the reported figures cover the full quarter ended June 30, 2026.

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BALCO ramp-up supports aluminium growth as alumina expands

The Jharsuguda facility remained the largest contributor to quarterly aluminium output, producing 464,000 tonnes. This compared with 460,000 tonnes in both Q1 FY26 and Q4 FY26, representing a 1 per cent increase in each comparison.

BALCO recorded stronger growth, with aluminium production reaching 168,000 tonnes, up 17 per cent from 144,000 tonnes in Q1 FY26 and 10 per cent from 153,000 tonnes in Q4 FY26. The latest figure included 24,000 tonnes of trial production from the new smelter. The company said the BALCO expansion ramp-up remains on track to reach full capacity utilisation by Q4.

Upstream, alumina production climbed to 826,000 tonnes, a 41 per cent increase from 587,000 tonnes a year earlier, supported by higher volumes from expansion. Sequentially, however, output declined 6 per cent from 882,000 tonnes due to unplanned shutdowns.

Power sales from BALCO stood at 520 million units, rising 21 per cent from 431 million units in Q1 FY26 but edging down 1 per cent from 524 million units in Q4 FY26.

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Regulatory milestones strengthen expansion and raw material plans

Alongside the operational performance, the company advanced several regulatory and strategic initiatives linked to capacity expansion and raw material security. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change granted Environment Clearance and Stage II Forest Clearance for the Sijimali Bauxite Block.

The Mining Lease for the Kuraloi (A) North Coal Block was also executed, while Mine Opening Permission was obtained in June. These regulatory milestones are expected to support the company’s ongoing capacity expansion and raw material security initiatives.