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NALCO’s Angul Aluminium Park targets deeper value addition through downstream manufacturing
National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) is seeking to push more of its aluminium output into higher-value applications through the Angul Aluminium Park, with the park’s direct access to molten metal positioned as a key advantage for downstream manufacturers. NALCO, in association with Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO), showcased investment opportunities at the park during a roadshow in Kolkata. The focus was not only on attracting new industries but also on building a downstream ecosystem around NALCO’s existing aluminium operations in Angul. NALCO and IDCO develop park through joint partnership The Angul Aluminium Park is being developed through a partnership between IDCO and NALCO, with IDCO holding 51 per cent and NALCO 49 per cent. The project has an...
Manaksia Aluminium AGM: ₹2.5 billion RPT cap approved with Metal Star
Manaksia Aluminium Company Limited has secured shareholder approval for related party transactions (RPTs) of up to INR 250 crore or INR 2.5 billion (USD 26.12 million) with its wholly owned subsidiary, Metal Star Ceiling Panel Trading FZE, at its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM). Manaksia Aluminium also received approval for RPTs worth up to INR 1 billion (USD 10.45 million) with Athena Deox and Alloys Private Limited. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report “ The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 ” The AGM was held on September 22, 2026, through two-way Video Conferencing and Other Audio Visual Means. The meeting began at 1:30 PM and concluded at 2:33 PM. The resolutions approved at the meeting covered financial...
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India’s 8.25% aluminium duty paradox puts downstream manufacturing under pressure
India is producing more aluminium, but a growing policy debate is asking a different question of how much value is the country actually retaining from every tonne it produces? India is the world’s second-largest aluminium producer, with primary aluminium output reaching around 4.2 million tonnes. Yet, according to the Ministry of Mines’ Aluminium Vision Document, 76 per cent of India’s aluminium exports by volume are primary aluminium, while downstream products account for only 24 per cent. That imbalance has brought India’s aluminium import duty, particularly the effective 8.25 per cent duty on primary aluminium, back into focus. The 8.25% question Primary aluminium currently attracts a 7.5 per cent Basic Customs Duty (BCD), along with a 0.75 per cent Social Welfare Surcharge, taking the...
US aluminium semis import jumps 30.6% in Q1 2026 as Korea, China take the lead
In the trade of aluminium semi-fabricated products such as sheets, plates, foils, extruded profiles, tubes, and wire, the import volume of the US in the January-March or first quarter of 2026 marks a significant year-on-year rise, driven by strong demand and limited domestic smelting capacity. According to the data recorded by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), as of Q1 2026, the volume of US imports of semi-fabricated aluminium products amounted to 423,000 tonnes . This marked a drastic year-on-year surge of 30.56 per cent , as the figures jumped from 324,000 tonnes imported in Q1 2025. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report “The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035” The month-on-month growth chart Comparing...
Fred Stephan replaces Keith Harvey as CEO of Kaiser Aluminum, effective November 2026
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation has appointed Fred Stephan as its new Chief Executive Officer and President, replacing Keith A. Harvey, effective November 1, 2026. Stephan, 61, will also join Kaiser Aluminum's Board of Directors, increasing the board from nine to 10 members. His initial annual base salary will be USD 1.15 million, according to the company’s latest filing. His remuneration also includes a USD 3.8 million long-term incentive restricted stock unit (RSU) grant for 2026, along with a USD 2 million sign-on RSU grant. Stephan will also have an annual short-term cash incentive target of USD 1.44 million. From 2027, his long-term incentive target will be USD 4.43 million, with about half of the awards tied to performance. To know the production, demand and consumption forecasts of...
Oswego restart, Bay Minette aluminium project fuel Novelis’ 71% Q1 FY27 profit
Hindalco subsidiary Novelis has expanded its aluminium rolling and recycling footprint through the continued commissioning of its Bay Minette greenfield site in Alabama and the restart of its Oswego hot mill in New York . The twin milestones propelled the company’s performance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 (Q1 FY2027), backed by higher aluminium prices, operational efficiencies and steady demand for sustainable aluminium solutions. Steve Fisher, President and CEO of Novelis, said, "We are pleased to start the new fiscal year on a positive note, supported by strong execution, favourable market trends and continued demand for sustainable aluminium solutions." Unlock in-depth insights into the extrusion segment of the global aluminium industry with The World of Aluminium...
Aluminium price surge dents Coca-Cola’s India market share despite Diet Coke boom
Beverage giant Coca-Cola Company has acknowledged losing market share in India during the April-June quarter (Q2). Rising aluminium and PET packaging costs, coupled with supply constraints, disrupted its pricing strategy in one of its most important end-use markets. Although Coca-Cola reported stronger-than-expected global quarterly earnings and raised its full-year outlook, India emerged as one of the weaker performers in the Asia-Pacific region. Learn about the future of aluminium in the packaging industry from our report “ ALuminium in Packaging: Consumer Trends and Market Dynamics ” Coca-Cola observed that the biggest setback occurred in the INR 11-40 (USD 0.11-0.42) price segment, where consumers typically choose drinks based on affordability rather than pack size. Higher raw...
Shyam Metalics’ aluminium foil sales rise 21% Y-o-Y in June as realisations jump 39%
Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited recorded a sharp year-on-year increase in aluminium foil sales and realisations in June 2026, while its quarterly foil volumes remained broadly stable compared with the preceding quarter. The company sold 2,151 tonnes of aluminium foil during June 2026, up 20.68 per cent from 1,783 tonnes in the corresponding month of the previous year. The average realisation from the segment climbed 39.32 per cent year-on-year to INR 503,400 (USD 5,304.51) per tonne from INR 361,335 (3,807.52) per tonne. The month-on-month numbers also moved higher. Aluminium foil sales rose 37.07 per cent from 1,570 tonnes in May 2026, while average realisation increased 1.64 per cent from INR 495,275 (USD 5,218.89) per tonne. For the first quarter of FY27, aluminium foil sales stood...
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