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As Angul smelter expands to 0.96 MTPA, NALCO turns to aluminium fluoride supply security
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has invited expressions of interest (EOI) from manufacturers, investors and potential joint-venture partners to establish aluminium fluoride (AlF3) production facilities as it prepares to expand its Angul smelter capacity from 0.46 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to approximately 0.96 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The proposed facilities would produce high bulk density and low bulk density grades of aluminium fluoride, a critical input in the Hall-Héroult process used for aluminium smelting. Through the initiative, NALCO aims to secure a reliable, cost-competitive supply of the material and reduce its dependence on imports. According to the EOI document, NALCO/BD/ST/2026/5805, dated September 21, 2026, interested parties must submit their...
India’s bauxite imports jump 129.5% in H1 2026: Quality gap, refinery expansion outpace 25Mt domestic output
India is producing around 25 million tonnes of bauxite a year, has 4.958 billion tonnes of bauxite resources, and currently produces around 9.5 million tonnes of alumina annually. Yet instead of declining, the country's bauxite imports have been rising. India’s bauxite imports reached 3.70 million tonnes in H1 2026, more than twice the 1.612 million tonnes recorded in H1 2025. The increase of 2.088 million tonnes, or 129.5 per cent, has brought a key question into focus: why are imports rising when domestic bauxite production appears sufficient for current alumina output? The answer becomes clearer when India's bauxite supply is viewed alongside ore quality, refinery requirements, mine development and the rapid expansion of alumina capacity. India’s bauxite production has recovered...
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NALCO to reach ₹190-200 billion revenue as ₹250 billion FY31 expansion target progresses
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) expects revenue to reach INR 190-200 billion (USD 2.29–2.41 billion) in the current year, supported by higher alumina production and stronger aluminium prices, while an INR 250-billion (USD 3.01 billion) expansion programme is set to reshape its upstream, smelting and power capacities by FY31. The state-owned aluminium producer expects revenue to increase from approximately INR 178 billion (USD 2.14 billion) last year as its new refinery capacity lifts alumina production and higher aluminium prices support realisations. NALCO Chairman and Managing Director Brijendra Prasad Singh attributed the revenue outlook to these two factors. INR 250 billion capex to expand aluminium value chain NALCO is simultaneously advancing a INR 250-crore (USD 3.01...
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...
NALCO pays record ₹11b dividend to government as Angul Aluminium Park draws investor interest
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has paid INR 11 billion (USD 114 million) in dividend to the Government of India for FY26, marking the company’s highest-ever payout. The company declared a total dividend of INR 21 billion (USD 219 million) for FY26, including one final dividend and three interim dividends. This represents a 230 per cent payout on equity shares with a face value of INR 5 (USD 0.052) each. The dividend cheque was handed over to Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy at an investor roadshow in Kolkata on September 28, 2026. NALCO reported a profit after tax of INR 58 billion (USD 604 million) for FY26. Explore the production, demand and consumption forecasts of bauxite and alumina in our report: " Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade...
Sustainable mining spotlight: NALCO’s Panchpatmali wins 2025-26 environment award
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has received the Abheraj Baldota Environment Award 2025-26 for environmental protection and sustainable mining practices at its Panchpatmali Bauxite Mines in Koraput, Odisha. The recognition comes as sustainable mining and environmental management gain greater significance across India’s mineral and aluminium value chain. The award was presented during the 60th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) in New Delhi on September 22, 2026. Pankaj Kumar Sharma, Director (Production), NALCO, received the award from Keshav Chandra, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Government of India. Dr Veena Kumari Dermal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines, was also present at the ceremony. Members of the Panchpatmali...
NALCO to cut the import cord; invites EoI for aluminium fluoride and smelter inputs
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), India’s Navratna aluminium major, has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from joint venture partners, manufacturers, investors and collaborators to establish production facilities for aluminium fluoride (AlF₃), calcined petroleum coke (CPC) and coal tar pitch (CTP). Issued on September 21, the three EoIs form part of NALCO’s backward integration strategy to secure critical raw materials for aluminium smelting , reinforce its Angul expansion and reduce import dependence. Submissions are open until October 12. The requirement for these materials will rise alongside NALCO’s smelting capacity, which is being expanded from 460,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) to around 960,000 TPA through a brownfield project. To learn about the market potential of...
Odisha CM visits EGA Jebel Ali, highlights NALCO–EGA aluminium partnership
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited Emirates Global Aluminium’s (EGA) Jebel Ali site in Dubai, highlighting the strategic importance of the NALCO–EGA technology licensing partnership in strengthening Odisha’s aluminium industry. During the visit, Majhi emphasised how the collaboration brings together EGA’s aluminium technology expertise and NALCO’s established manufacturing base in Odisha. The partnership is expected to support modernisation, capacity expansion, lower-carbon aluminium production and the development of higher-value aluminium products. The discussions also explored opportunities for EGA to participate in Odisha’s expanding downstream aluminium ecosystem, particularly the Angul Aluminium Park, which is being developed as a hub for value-added aluminium products...
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