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BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 14, 2026

Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has strengthened its engagement with global customers, industry stakeholders and technology partners at ALUMINIUM 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany, exploring new business opportunities amid rising demand for sustainable materials, low-carbon solutions and value-added aluminium products.

The company participated in the international aluminium trade fair and conference held from October 6 to 8, using the platform to gain insights into evolving market requirements, reinforce international partnerships and explore opportunities to expand its presence across key global markets.

The engagement comes at a time when the global aluminium industry is witnessing a shift towards sustainable manufacturing, resilient supply chains, advanced industrial applications and customised product solutions, with quality, reliability and competitiveness emerging as critical factors for customers.

Rajesh Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “The global aluminium industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by growing demand for sustainable materials, resilient supply chains and advanced manufacturing applications. As customers increasingly seek partners that can deliver quality, reliability and innovation at scale, opportunities are emerging for producers to create greater value through differentiated products and stronger collaboration. At Vedanta Aluminium, we remain focused on deepening customer relationships, expanding our value-added portfolio and delivering solutions that support the evolving needs of industries across global markets.”

Discussions at the exhibition centred on supply chain resilience, product quality, technological innovation, sustainability and cost competitiveness, alongside growing customer interest in low-carbon aluminium, dependable supply networks and solutions tailored to specific end-use applications.

With a customer footprint spanning more than 60 countries, Vedanta Aluminium serves a wide range of industries through its portfolio of primary and value-added aluminium products, including billets, wire rods, primary foundry alloys and specialised products. Its offerings cater to sectors such as automotive, electrical, infrastructure, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing, where aluminium is increasingly being used to support lightweighting, electrification and energy-efficient technologies.

The company is focusing on improving product quality, accelerating technical qualifications and developing customer-specific solutions to address changing application requirements across international markets.

Sustainability emerged as a major theme at the exhibition, with industry participants discussing renewable energy integration, circularity, recycled content and emissions reduction. As global customers increasingly prioritise responsible sourcing and greater transparency across supply chains, the discussions highlighted the importance of collaboration across the aluminium value chain to advance decarbonisation efforts.

The exhibition also provided insights into emerging opportunities in automotive electrification, power transmission, renewable energy and other high-growth sectors, reinforcing the need for innovation, technical collaboration and reliable supply to meet evolving industrial requirements.

With a production capacity of over 2.4 million tonnes per annum, Vedanta Aluminium said it would leverage market insights and customer feedback from the exhibition to strengthen international partnerships, expand its value-added portfolio and deliver high-quality aluminium solutions to customers worldwide.

Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited is one of the world's leading producers of aluminium, ‘the Metal of the Future’ powering advanced manufacturing, the energy transition, and next generation technologies.

As India's largest aluminium producer, the company operates integrated assets, including an alumina refinery, the world's largest aluminium smelter complex in Odisha and Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO). It offers a diverse portfolio of high-quality aluminium products for customers across domestic and international markets.