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Jharsuguda, May 02, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Jharsuguda operations of Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has been recognized as the highest revenue generator for Indian Railways in the Sambalpur Division.
The accolade was bestowed upon the company during a ceremony held at its Jharsuguda plant, where Tushar Kant Pandey, Divisional Railways Manager of Sambalpur Division, along with Tanmay Mukhopadhyay, Senior Divisional Operating Manager, and SS Nayak, Senior Divisional Safety Officer, commended Vedanta Aluminium for its exceptional contribution.
The event showcased Vedanta’s unwavering commitment to safety and efficiency in logistics management through a safety rally and engaging activities such as quizzes and drawing competitions centered on the illustrious history of Indian Railways.
Sunil Gupta, the Chief Operating Officer of Vedanta Aluminium, expressed his gratitude for the recognition, stating, “Being acknowledged by the Indian Railways as the top revenue generator in the Sambalpur Division is truly humbling. At Vedanta, we’re dedicated to exploring the limitless potential of aluminium, and we deeply appreciate Indian Railways’ vital role in aiding our logistics capabilities. With safety as our guiding principle, we’re committed to forging strong partnerships, setting new standards, and positioning Jharsuguda as the aluminium capital of the world.”
Tushar Kant Pandey, Divisional Railways Manager of Sambalpur Division, praised Vedanta Aluminium for its pioneering efforts in railway logistics and safety standards, emphasizing the company’s pivotal role as the leading revenue contributor in the division.
Operating on an extensive scale in Jharsuguda, Vedanta Aluminium boasts the world’s largest aluminium smelter with an annual capacity of 1.8 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). Leveraging its strategic assets in Odisha and Chhattisgarh, Vedanta Aluminium maintains seamless global operations while championing the principles of a circular economy within the industry.
Furthermore, Vedanta Aluminium has set a new benchmark by supplying the highest number of fly ash rakes to the cement and infrastructure sector, totaling 421, a remarkable feat within Indian Railways.
As a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, Vedanta Aluminium leads the Indian aluminium industry, accounting for over half of the country’s aluminium production, amounting to 2.37 million tonnes in FY23. Renowned for its value-added aluminium products catering to critical industries, Vedanta Aluminium has been ranked first in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 world rankings for the aluminium sector, underscoring its commitment to sustainable development practices.
With state-of-the-art facilities including aluminium smelters, alumina refineries, and power plants, Vedanta Aluminium is at the forefront of driving the adoption of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a more sustainable tomorrow.
