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Vedanta Ltd has invested more than INR 12,500 crore in expanding its metal production facilities to meet the growing needs of India's electric vehicle sector. The company has enhanced capacity in aluminium smelters, value-added aluminium products, zinc alloys, ferrochrome, and set up new zinc processing units. Its product portfolio includes alloys, billets for EV battery casings, and crash-resistant materials, alongside nickel and nickel sulphate for EV batteries. The investments underline Vedanta's role in enabling lightweight, energy-efficient materials critical for the clean mobility shift.
Vedanta Ltd has confirmed that it has invested more than INR 12,500 crore to strengthen metal production aimed at supporting the electric vehicle industry in India. The investment has been directed towards increasing aluminium smelter capacity, scaling up aluminium-based value-added products, setting up a zinc alloy facility, expanding ferrochrome production, and commissioning a roaster unit for zinc output. Advertisement
The company currently manufactures aluminium, zinc, copper, steel, nickel, ferrochrome, and a range of specialised alloys. Its aluminium portfolio includes primary foundry alloys for wheels, engine blocks, cylinder heads, billets for battery casings, and applications in heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, and EV frames. Vedanta has also been testing aluminium for crash-resistant alloys and energy storage solutions, which are expected to play a significant role in vehicle safety and efficiency.
Industry research indicates that aluminium is a critical enabler for electric vehicles. Each kilogram of aluminium used reduces the vehicle's weight by the same amount. In the case of electric vehicles, a 100-kilogram reduction can extend driving range by 10 to 15 percent, making lightweight materials crucial for lowering ownership costs and improving efficiency.
Alongside aluminium, Vedanta is a primary producer of nickel, which is essential for both alloys and advanced EV battery systems. Nickel strengthens structural components in vehicles and is also used in nickel sulphate production. Nickel sulphate forms a key part of nickel-rich cathodes that power modern EV batteries, making it central to the clean mobility transition.
Vedanta has in the past been focusing on diversifying its portfolio to serve emerging sectors such as renewable energy and electric mobility. The latest investment reinforces its positioning as a supplier of critical materials for the EV industry, which continues to grow rapidly in India and globally.
Source PTI
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