Hindalco Powers India’s EV Ambitions with Massive ₹21,000-Crore Odisha Expansion

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“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.” - Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman - Aditya Birla Group

February 2026 : In a landmark development for India’s metals and energy sectors, Hindalco Industries Ltd has announced a staggering ₹21,000-crore smelter expansion at its Aditya Aluminium complex in Odisha. The announcement was paired with the commissioning of a high-tech Flat Rolled Products (FRP) and battery-grade aluminium foil facility, representing an investment of ₹4,500 crore.

The projects, inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, place Odisha at the heart of India's green energy transition. By producing India's first battery-grade foil, Hindalco is directly fueling the nation’s lithium-ion battery supply chain, capable of supporting up to 100 GWh of cell manufacturing.

The expansion is set to be a game-changer for trade. Currently, India imports nearly 40% of its flat-rolled aluminium; this new capacity is expected to halve that dependence, bolstering the "Make in India" initiative. Beyond the balance sheets, the human impact is significant, with the project expected to generate over 15,000 additional jobs in the region.

Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, emphasized the strategic vision: “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. Our long-standing partnership with Odisha continues to play an important role in this journey. This strategy strengthens India’s self-reliance, supports critical sectors, and accelerates the nation’s transition towards advanced, sustainable manufacturing.”

Mr. Satish Pai, Managing Director of Hindalco, noted that the projects exemplify an "integrated upstream–downstream growth strategy," enabling solutions for defense, EV, and packaging. “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, positioning us strongly to support India’s industrial ambitions while creating long-term value.”

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