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Vedanta Aluminium faces $10/tonne cost rise after Odisha HC ruling: CLSA
CLSA expects the Odisha High Court’s dismissal of Vedanta Aluminium Metal’s bauxite petition to have a muted medium-term impact, despite a potential one-time liability and higher aluminium production costs. The Odisha High Court dismissed Vedanta Aluminium’s petition seeking bauxite supplies from Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) at the historical rate of INR 1,000 (USD 10.38) per tonne. CLSA said the order could result in a one-time financial impact of up to USD 290 million, including interest, while also increasing the company’s aluminium production costs. The brokerage estimated OMC’s claim for historical dues at around INR 2,500 crore (USD 59.50 million) before tax, excluding interest. Including interest, the one-time impact could reach USD 290 million, equivalent to around 2.8 per cent...
Vedanta Aluminium reviews legal options after Orissa High Court rejects bauxite policy challenge
Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited is reviewing the Orissa High Court’s decision to dismiss its writ petition challenging provisions of the state’s bauxite linkage policy, with the ruling potentially affecting the company’s bauxite sourcing and costs. The policy governs the allocation of bauxite, a key raw material for aluminium production. Following the court’s decision, Vedanta Aluminium Metal is assessing the judgment and considering further legal options. The court order was uploaded to the Orissa High Court website on October 1, 2026, formalising the decision for market and regulatory stakeholders. While the company has not disclosed any immediate operational changes following the ruling, its review of possible next steps comes amid continued regulatory considerations around raw...
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Runaya businesses achieve ‘A’ category credit ratings from CRISIL
Runaya, a Vedanta company specialising in advanced technological solutions for the circular economy and critical metals recovery, has strengthened its credit profile, with all its key businesses now positioned in the A family rating category. CRISIL’s ‘A’ family ratings mark a significant milestone in Runaya’s credit story, reflecting its strengthening financial profile, resilient business fundamentals and growing diversification as the company scales into higher-value and technology-intensive manufacturing. This progression from the earlier BBB family rating profile underscores the continued strengthening of its businesses and provides a stronger foundation for its next phase of growth. This milestone comes against a backdrop of strong growth, with Runaya’s businesses recording nearly...
Anil Agarwal confidently welcomes Adani, Reliance Into Aluminium as Vedanta targets 10Mt
India’s aluminium industry may be on the cusp of a more competitive era. With the Adani Group and Reliance Industries exploring opportunities across the aluminium value chain, established producers could soon face stronger competition on capacity, efficiency, costs and raw material access. Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal, however, appears to see the potential disruption as an opportunity rather than a threat. “We welcome competition. Competition makes you more efficient,” Agarwal said. His comments come as Adani Enterprises, alongside UAE-based International Resources Holding, advances plans for an USD 11.5 billion integrated aluminium project in Odisha, while Reliance Industries has shown interest in the state’s bauxite resources. Showcase your brand, aluminium recycling initiatives and...
Vedanta Aluminium wins Odisha Pollution Control Award for Jharsuguda township
Vedanta Aluminium has received the M.K. Rout Pollution Control Appreciation Award 2026 from the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB). The award was given in the Industrial Township category for Vedanta Meadows, the company’s residential township for employees in Jharsuguda. Vedanta Meadows was designed with a focus on environmental responsibility and incorporates sustainable design features, extensive green spaces and systems for environmental management. The township provides residential facilities for employees and their families. C Chandru, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, Jharsuguda, said sustainability remains central to the company’s growth plans in the region, with initiatives covering natural resource conservation, biodiversity, green spaces and environmental awareness. Join the...
80Mt bauxite, 13 years later: Vedanta renews Niyamgiri mining push in Odisha
Leading Indian aluminium producer Vedanta has renewed its push to revive bauxite mining at Odisha’s Niyamgiri hills, about 13 years after the proposed project was shelved. With Niyamgiri hosting around 80 million tonnes of bauxite reserves, the renewed proposal brings the resource potential of the Kalahandi-Rayagada belt back into focus. Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal discussed reopening the Niyamgiri bauxite mining project with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Bhubaneswar on September 26. Agarwal mentioned that the discussion addressed employment opportunities for involved tribal communities. “Today it was discussed for reopening of Niyamgiri. The affected tribals should be given jobs,” Agarwal stated. The state government also indicated that steps would be taken towards the...
Odisha commits local bauxite for Vedanta’s Lanjigarh alumina refinery as ₹1 trillion aluminium push gathers pace
Odisha’s aluminium story is gaining another significant raw-material link, with the state government committing to provide local bauxite for Vedanta’s alumina refinery at Lanjigarh in Kalahandi. The commitment came during a September 26 meeting between Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal, as both sides discussed accelerating the company’s proposed INR 1 trillion (USD 10.42 billion) aluminium investments in the state. The focus on bauxite security is particularly relevant for Vedanta’s integrated aluminium operations in Odisha, where Lanjigarh serves as a major alumina-producing asset. The latest commitment comes alongside plans for new large-scale aluminium and alumina capacity in the state. INR 1 trillion investment, 9 MTPA proposed capacity...
Vedanta kicks off sustainability month, pledges action across climate, water, community welfare
Ahead of World Environmental Health Day, Vedanta Group announced the launch of a new campaign, #GoodStartsWithUs, focused on commitment to nature-positive growth across its operations. The company will observe Sustainability Month from September 21 onwards, with a month-long initiative that brings together Vedanta’s sustainability efforts across its businesses. The campaign underscores Vedanta’s commitment to advancing environmental stewardship while driving collective action towards a more sustainable future. In line with this year’s theme, “Environmental Health: Standing with Science to Protect Communities”, Vedanta has urged its employees to pledge towards environmental health – embedding sustainability into its culture for overall well-being. Employees will take up one simple...
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Rajiv Kumar
“The patented ‘Vedanta Lining Design’ for our aluminium smelting pots reduces energy consumption by 200-250 kWh per tonne and extends pot lifespan, which can cut 386,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually at our Jharsuguda smelter”, Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium
Abhijit Pati
"India’s billet production is indeed rising rapidly, but downstream demand – especially from infrastructure and construction – has not kept pace," Abhijit Pati
Fabio Martins
“Aluminium billets, primarily used in construction and transportation, are highly sought-after value-added products,” Fabio Martins, CEO – Billets, Vedanta Aluminium
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