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Vedanta has commenced the process of acquiring land in Dhenkanal, Odisha, for its proposed three million tonnes per annum aluminium smelter. The project, described as capital-intensive and long-term, is expected to take three to four years for completion and has the potential to generate more than two lakh jobs. The company also plans to expand billet capacity and set up an aluminium park in Jharsuguda, inviting downstream players to participate. Industry leaders highlighted aluminium's critical role in India's growth journey.
Vedanta has begun land acquisition for a new aluminium smelter with a capacity of three million tonnes per annum in Dhenkanal, Odisha. The announcement was made by Rajiv Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of Vedanta's Aluminium business, during ALUMEX India 2025 held in the national capital this past week. Advertisement
Kumar explained that Vedanta currently operates with a total aluminium capacity of three million tonnes and is targeting an increase to six million tonnes. He remarked that the land acquisition process was progressing well and that the upcoming facility had the potential to generate more than two lakh jobs.
He added that aluminium manufacturing required heavy investment, describing the sector as highly capital-intensive. According to him, any such large-scale facility would take three to four years to become operational. Vedanta, already a significant manufacturer and exporter of billets, has outlined a roadmap to expand billet capacity from 580 kilo tonnes to nearly double this volume.
In addition, Kumar revealed that the company was planning to establish an aluminium park in Jharsuguda, Odisha, encouraging downstream players to set up their manufacturing units within the park to boost the regional ecosystem.
At the same event, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla remarked that India, with its large population, thriving cottage industries, entrepreneurial capacity and innovation, was emerging as a strong force globally. He emphasised the crucial role of aluminium in India's industrial growth, observing that its applications extended from aircraft to automobiles, and that its recyclability made it a sustainable metal for the future. He further noted that micro, small and medium enterprises needed to adopt new technologies, improve standards, and focus on quality in order to ensure sectoral growth.
Jitendra Chopra, President of the Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India, announced that the ALUMEX exhibition would be rebranded as Aluminium Bharat in the coming years. He mentioned that the exhibition would expand beyond aluminium extrusion to include rolled products, wire rods, auto castings and other categories, thereby creating a platform for the entire aluminium ecosystem.
ALUMEX India 2025, the country's first dedicated aluminium extrusion exhibition, has drawn participation from more than 200 exhibitors and is expected to host around 25,000 business visitors from across the aluminium value chain. Chopra said the initiative underlined their commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat by reducing import dependence and building a globally competitive aluminium industry.
With parallel plans to boost billet production and establish an aluminium park in Jharsuguda, the company is positioning itself as a key driver of growth in the sector. Meanwhile, industry leaders stressed the strategic importance of aluminium in India's industrial development, with ALUMEX India's rebranding to Aluminium Bharat expected to further consolidate the country's aluminium ecosystem on a global platform.
Source - PTI
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