Hindalco Industries Ltd. is the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group. It is an industry leader in aluminium and copper. Hindalco’s acquisition of Aleris Corporation in April 2020, through its subsidiary Novelis Inc., has cemented the company's position as the world’s largest flat-rolled products player and recycler of aluminium. Hindalco’s state-of-art copper facility comprises a world-class copper smelter and a fertiliser plant along with a captive jetty. The copper smelter is among Asia's largest custom smelters at a single location.
In India, the company’s aluminium units across the country encompass the gamut of operations from bauxite mining, alumina refining, coal mining, captive power plants and aluminium smelting to downstream rolling, extrusions and foils. Presently, Hindalco ranks among the global aluminium majors as an integrated producer and a footprint in many countries outside India. It has been accorded Star Trading House status in India. Its aluminium is accepted for delivery under the High-Grade Aluminium Contract on the London Metal Exchange (LME), while its copper quality is also registered on the LME with Grade A accreditation.
Business area of the company
The company is engaged in the production of aluminium and aluminium products, and copper and copper products. The Company's segments include Aluminium, which includes hydrate and alumina, aluminum and aluminum product, and Copper, which includes continuous cast copper rods, copper cathode, sulfuric acid, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) and complexes, and gold and silver products. The company is primarily involved in the business of aluminium and copper, operating many countries with several established units. Its Copper business is the second-largest producer of copper rods outside China and operates India’s largest singlelocation custom copper smelter at Dahej. In the specialty alumina space, it ranks among the global top three, offering a differentiated portfolio of high-margin, high-growth products. Together, these businesses span the entire value chain, delivering a suite of sustainable, high-performance solutions across industries.
Business segments of company
Aluminium: The company caters to a variety of market segments by offering customised value-added aluminium-based solutions. From supplying aluminium to railway coaches and automobiles used by millions of people every day, to the kitchen foil that keeps people food warm, its products are present in every aspect of people’s lives.
Copper: Its copper division, Birla Copper, ranks among the world’s top three copper rod players. It produces LME-grade copper cathodes, continuous cast copper rods and precious metals like gold and silver. Its copper is used in the manufacture of consumer durables, automobiles and electrical vehicles, as well as in wiring and electrification.
Specialty alumina: Hindalco’s specialty alumina business focuses on special alumina and alumina hydrates which are manufactured in-house. Its specialty alumina business serves customers across 32 countries and has multiple industrial applications in advanced ceramics, polishing, refractories, water treatment and as fire-retardant fillers.
Brands of company
Hindalco PrizTec: PrizTec leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver products with unparalleled precision, meeting the exacting standards required for high-tech applications. The focus on precision allows us to create solutions that are not only highly reliable but also exceptionally efficient and effective.
Hindalco EcoEdge C: EcoEdge C products are circular in nature and fit seamlessly into a circular economy. They are designed to be sustainable with recreation and rejuvenation at their core.
EcoEdge G: The brand features products and services that are zero or low carbon, use alternate sources of energy, and are ultimately greener, smarter, and better.
Hindalco Everlast: Hindalco Everlast Facade is a strong and lightweight aluminium system for building exteriors. It is easy to maintain, resists rust and saves energy, making it perfect for modern and eco-friendly construction. Its designs work well for both homes and offices.
Eternia: Eternia is a revolutionary windows and doors brand from Hindalco.
Freshwrapp: the company successfully introduced a wide range of new products in India including Freshwrapp and Superwrap in the aluminium foil products segment.
FUSALOX™: FUSALOX™ is a precisely engineered White Fused Alumina product with an impressive 99.4% purity and dense, non-porous microstructure. In its commitment to delivering innovation promptly, it has forged an exclusive strategic alliance for this product range.
Totalis: Totalis - Doors and Windows by Hindalco, are crafted from eternally recyclable aluminium and undergo rigorous testing against wind load, water penetration, and air infiltration. This commitment to testing ensures that customers can place their trust in the durability and reliability of Totalis products.
Awards and recognitions
2017
FICCI Award 2017 for CSR - Aditya facility.
Silver Certificate of Merit by Frost & Sullivan & FICCI Indian Manufacturing Excellence Award 2017.
Ranked 7th in Asia Best CSR Practices Awards 2017 by World CSR Day in the category of Community Development Project of the Year.
India Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2017-18, Silver Certificate for Manufacturing Effectiveness - Mahan facility.
2018
India CSR Award 2018 for the third consecutive year, from India CSR Network, for Sustainable Livelihood Project in agricultural development - Mahan Aluminium.
CII ITC Sustainability Awards 2018 for Excellence in CSR - Mahan Aluminium.
FICCI CSR Award 2018 for commendable work in Agricultural Development at the FICCI CSR Summit.
2019
Breaking New Grounds Award at the Global Diversity Equity Inclusion Summit, Delhi.
Leaders Award - Mega Large Business, Metal Sector at Frost & Sullivan and TERI Sustainability 4.0 Awards 2019.
Best Performance Award 2019 presented by the Indian Institute of Metals.
Certificate of Merit 2019 earned from Frost & Sullivan for Project Evaluation & Recognition Programme.
CSR Times Award presented at National CSR Summit 2019 for CSR work in the field of livelihood programmes.
India Manufacturing Excellence Award 2019 presented by Frost & Sullivan for being selected as the Future Ready Factory of the year.
2020
2021
- Hindalco Industries Ltd has been certified as a Great Place to Work TM.
- Hindalco wins 'Sustainable Corporate of the Year Award - 1st Runner up' by Frost & Sullivan and TERI Sustainability 4.0 Awards 2021.
- Hindalco wins Warehouse and Logistics Excellence Award 2021 in manufacturing category from Quantic.
- Hindalco's WAH campaign wins Best Storytelling Award at Mint Marketing Awards.
2022
- Mahan CPP wins 'Excellent Energy Efficient Unit' in National Award for Excellence in Energy Management by CII.
- Renukoot receives CII – Excellent Energy Efficiency Unit Award 2022.
- Hindalco-Almex Aerospace Limited received Best Safety Professional Award under Safe India Plus Award for aiming to achieve Zero Accidents in the workplace.
- Aditya and Mahan bag Gold at the India Green Manufacturing Challenge Award.
- Samri Mines wins Silver in India Green Manufacturing Challenge Award.
2023
- Hindalco is the Most Sustainable Aluminium Company in the world 4th year in a row as per S&P’s DJSI ranking.
- Hindalco named among ‘India’s Best Employers Among Nation Builders’ for the second year in a row by Great Place to Work Institute.
- Hindalco wins Energy Transition Changemaker Award at COP28 held in Dubai.
2024
- Hindalco recognised as the World's Most Sustainable Aluminium Company for the 5th Consecutive Year in 2024 edition of S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) rankings.
- Hindalco among most Honoured Companies in Asia (ex China) rankings for 6th consecutive year as per Institutional Investor rankings 2024.
- Hindalco awarded 'Masters of Risk' title in Private Sector – large cap category at the India Risk Management Awards 2024.
- Hindalco is in Top 10 of the ‘Great Place to Work’ list in Health and Wellness for 2024.
2025
- Hindalco wins 'Significant Achievement in Employee Relations' at EFI–CII ER Awards 2025.
- Hindalco wins ‘Masters of Risk – Metals & Mining (Large Cap)’ at India Risk Management Awards 2025.
- Hindalco's Aditya Aluminium Unit Wins IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award.
Milestones
1962
1965
1967
1991
1995
1999
Aluminium alloy wheels production commenced at Silvassa.
Brownfield expansion of metal capacity at Renukoot to 242,000 tpa.
1998 - Foil plant at Silvassa goes on stream.Hindalco attains ISO 14001 EMS certification.
2000
2002
- The amalgamation of Indo Gulf Corporation Limited’s copper business, Birla Copper, with Hindalco with effect from 1st April 2002.
2003
Hindalco acquires Nifty Copper Mine in March 2003 through Aditya Birla Minerals Ltd. (ABML, formerly Birla Minerals Resources Pty. Ltd.).
ABML acquires the Mount Gordon copper mines in November 2003.
Equity stake in Indal increased to 96.5 per cent through an open offer.
Brownfield expansion of aluminium smelter at Renukoot to 345,000 tpa.
2004
2005
All businesses of Indal, except for the Kollur Foil Plant in Andhra Pradesh, merged with Hindalco Industries Limited.
MoUs signed with state governments of Orissa and Jharkhand for setting up greenfield alumina refining, smelting and power plants.
Commissioned Copper III expansion, taking total capacity to 500,000 tpa.
2006
Hindalco announces 10:1 stock split. Each share with face value of Rs. 10 per share split into 10 shares of Re 1 each.
Hindalco completes largest Rights issue in the history of Indian capital markets with total size of Rs. 22,266 million.
Equity offering and subsequent listing of Aditya Birla Minerals Ltd. on Australian Stock Exchange.
Signed an MoU with the Government of Madhya Pradesh for a greenfield aluminium smelter in the Siddhi district of the state.
Joint venture with Almex USA for manufacture of high strength aluminium alloys for applications in aerospace, sporting goods and surface transport industries.
2007
Successful acquisition of Novelis, making Hindalco the largest in aluminium rolling and among the global top five metals majors, with a presence in 11 countries outside India.Acquisition of Alcan's 45 per cent equity stake in the Utkal Alumina project, thereby making Hindalco the 100 per cent project owner.
2008
2009
2011
2013
Hindalco Industries finalized its arrangement for acquiring Alumina Refinery and Bauxite Mines from Novelis Do Brasil, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Novelis Inc.
First metal tapped at Mahan Aluminium.
Utkal Alumina Refinery goes on stream.
2015
2016
Mr Satish Pai takes over as Managing Director from 1st Aug 2016 after Mr D Bhattacharya demits office.
Highest ever production of aluminium and alumina produced at 1.1 million and 2.7 million tonnes respectively.
Greenfield projects - Mahan Aluminium, Aditya Aluminium and Utkal Alumina ramped up to full capacity.
Coal blocks in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, acquired through auction, became operational.
2017
Successfully raised USD 500 million through Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP).
Prepaid Rs. 1,031 crore long term loan in FY2017 and Rs. 4,505 crore in April 2017 resulting in a cumulative amount of Rs. 5,536 crore paid till date.
Refinanced USD 4.3 billion long-term debt at Novelis - annual cash interest expense reduced by USD 79 million.
Novelis entered into JV agreement in May 2017 with Kobe Steel to sell 50 per cent of its ownership interest in its Ulsan, South Korea facility, for USD 315 million.
Divested Aditya Birla Minerals Limited, Australia for Rs. 367 crore.
With new coal linkage in FY2017, coal security improved to two thirds of annual requirement of the Aluminium Business.
Stable operations - achieved highest Aluminium production at 1,266 Kt.
2019
Hindalco Industries has re-started production of Alumina at Muri refinery in Jharkhand. The Plant had initiated the start-up process after receiving the Consent to Operate from the Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board.
Hindalco Industries has launched India’s first all-aluminium freight trailer in Jaipur in the state of Rajasthan.
2020
Hindalco Industries has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Hindustan Copper for the long-term purchase and sale of copper concentrate produced by the PSU.
Hindalco Industries’ wholly-owned subsidiary -- Novelis Inc. has completed the acquisition of Aleris Corporation.
2021
- Hindalco Industries emerges as world's most sustainable aluminium company.
- Hindalco Industries’ arm completes acquisition of stake in Ryker Base.
- Hindalco Industries acquires Hydro’s Aluminium Extrusions Business in Andhra Pradesh.
2022
- Hindalco Industries partners with Aequs in commercial aerospace sector.
- Hindalco Industries enters into commercial arrangement with Greenko Group.
2023
- Hindalco Industries’ arm signs new anchor customer contract with Ball Corporation.
2024
- Hindalco Industries secures Meenakshi Coal Mine allocation in Odisha.
2025
- Hindalco Industries unveils bold new brand identity.
- Hindalco Industries’ arm acquires 100% stake in Aditya Holdings LLC.
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