Hindalco Industries Ltd, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, has unveiled a substantial ₹21,000‑crore expansion of its aluminium smelter capacity at the Aditya Aluminium complex in Sambalpur and commissioned a 1.7 lakh tonne‑per‑annum Flat Rolled Products (FRP) and battery‑grade aluminium foil facility with an investment of ₹4,500 crore. These initiatives were formally inaugurated by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
Strengthening India’s EV Raw Material Base
According to the company, the new FRP and battery foil manufacturing facility is the first of its kind in India. It will be important for producing key raw materials for lithium-ion batteries locally. The battery-grade aluminum foil unit can support up to 100 GWh of lithium-ion cell manufacturing capacity. This will significantly benefit India’s electric mobility and energy storage system.
These projects are part of Hindalco’s larger growth capital spending plan. About ₹37,000 crore is set aside for Odisha, covering upstream and downstream aluminium operations. These investments make up a significant part of the company’s ₹55,000 crore national growth capex plan. This shows a clear focus on manufacturing value-added metals.
Reducing Import Dependence and Enhancing Competitiveness
Hindalco is India’s largest producer of flat rolled products, holding over 50 percent of the local market. About 40 percent of flat-rolled aluminium is currently imported. The increased FRP capacity should significantly decrease dependence on imports. This will support domestic manufacturing and enhance India’s competitiveness in high-grade aluminium products.
The smelter expansion will include sustainability features. Part of the power needed will come from renewable energy available all day, which connects industrial growth with environmental goals.
Leadership Perspectives on Growth
Commenting on the developments, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, said: “India’s manufacturing growth depends on integration, value addition and sustainability. Through Hindalco, we are building a fully integrated aluminium ecosystem that spans from upstream resources to high‑value downstream products.”
Satish Pai, Managing Director of Hindalco Industries Ltd, added: “The FRP expansion and smelter growth at Sambalpur exemplify our integrated upstream‑downstream growth strategy. This enables Hindalco to deliver high‑quality aluminium solutions across packaging, defence, electric mobility, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing.”
Integrated Aluminium Ecosystem and Future Pipeline
Hindalco has been active in Odisha for over 15 years. The company has invested more than ₹25,000 crore in bauxite mining, alumina refining, primary aluminium smelting, and downstream manufacturing. Its fully integrated system connects raw materials with high-value products. This connection helps create strong supply chains for future growth.
Looking ahead, the broader investment pipeline includes more FRP and battery foil projects, additional smelter capacity increases, the Kansariguda alumina refinery, the Meenakshi coal mine, specialized materials like white fused alumina, and support manufacturing units. These plans strengthen Odisha’s position as a key aluminium hub.
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