Hindalco Commissions India’s First Battery-Grade Aluminium Foil Plant in Odisha

Hindalco Industries Ltd, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, has announced a major expansion of its aluminium operations in Odisha. Hindalco has commissioned a 1.7 lakh-tonne-per-annum Flat Rolled Products (FRP) and battery-grade aluminium foil manufacturing facility, developed with an investment of ₹4,500 crore.

The company has also flagged a ₹21,000-crore expansion of its aluminium smelter at the Aditya Aluminium complex in Sambalpur, adding 3.6 lakh tonnes per annum of capacity. The projects were inaugurated by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.

Boost to Battery Supply Chain and EV Ecosystem

The newly commissioned battery-grade aluminium foil facility is India’s first of its kind and represents a significant step toward indigenising critical raw materials for lithium-ion batteries, the company said. The facility is designed to support up to 100 GWh of lithium-ion cell manufacturing capacity, crucial for strengthening India’s electric mobility and energy storage ecosystem.

Part of ₹37,000-Crore Odisha Investment Plan

The Odisha projects form part of Hindalco’s broader growth capital expenditure programme, with around ₹37,000 crore planned for the state across upstream and downstream aluminium operations. This constitutes a major share of the company’s overall growth capex of ₹55,000 crore across India.

Hindalco is currently India’s largest flat rolled products player, accounting for over 50 percent of the domestic market. With nearly 40 percent of flat-rolled aluminium being imported into the country, the expanded FRP capacity is expected to reduce import dependence by nearly half.

The smelter expansion at Aditya Aluminium will also integrate sustainability considerations, with a portion of its power requirement planned to be met through round-the-clock renewable energy (RE-RTC).

Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, 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. 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.”

Satish Pai, Managing Director, Hindalco Industries Ltd, said, “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.”

About Hindalco

Hindalco Industries Limited is the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group and a $29 billion metals major. It is among the world’s largest aluminium companies by revenues and the world’s second-largest copper rods manufacturer outside China. The company's operations span the entire value chain and a global footprint of 48 manufacturing units across 10 countries.