THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DECEMBER 3, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, marked World AIDS Day 2025 with a sweeping public-health campaign across Odisha, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to community wellbeing and disease prevention. Partnering with the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), Odisha State AIDS Control Society (OSACS), district health departments and educational institutions, the company mobilised students, frontline workers ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 29, 2025 In a heartening display of corporate responsibility, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, launched its Winter Preparedness Drive in the Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts of Odisha. The initiative, aimed at supporting vulnerable communities, distributed warm winter blankets to over 3,000 people in need across several villages, including Jamkhani, Ghogharpalli, and Kuraloi. The drive, ...

Company expands electric forklift fleet to 142 units, reinforcing commitment to sustainable logistics THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 27, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has announced a major expansion of its electric forklift fleet, now the largest in India. The fleet, powered by lithium-ion batteries, has grown to 142 units, more than doubling its previous size. This milestone, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 In a significant boost to early childhood development, Vedanta Aluminium has strengthened its community outreach by distributing interactive learning aid kits to more than 450 children across 40 Anganwadi Centres in Jamkhani, Ghogharpalli, and Kuraloi (A) North Coal Mines operational areas. The initiative marks the company’s continued commitment to creating vibrant learning environments that ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, celebrated Children’s Day 2025 with wide-ranging, inclusive programmes that brought learning, joy, and inspiration to more than 9,000 children across Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh. The celebrations, marked by cultural events, sports, educational support, and creative engagement, highlighted the company’s unwavering commitment to nurturing confident, capable, and healthy ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, is harnessing the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to implement groundbreaking technologies at its mega aluminium plant in Jharsuguda, Odisha. These Industry 4.0 innovations are driving new benchmarks in safer, more sustainable, and highly efficient operations at the world’s largest aluminium smelter. In collaboration ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has expanded its low-carbon product portfolio by commencing the production of ‘Restora’ at its Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO) plant in Korba, Chhattisgarh. A subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, BALCO’s inclusion in the Restora production network marks a major milestone in Vedanta Aluminium’s journey toward Net Zero Carbon by ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has reinforced its leadership in sustainable industrial transformation with the release of its Sustainable Development Report FY25. The company reported an 8.96% reduction in carbon intensity from its FY21 baseline, announced plans to source 1,500 MW of renewable power by 2030, and achieved 100% fly ash ...

Campaign empowers citizens to “Stop. Verify. Be Secure” amid rising digital threats THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 In a decisive step toward strengthening digital safety at the grassroots, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, partnered with the Odisha Police to host a session of the State Government’s Cyber Security Awareness Campaign – Odisha 2025 at its Jharsuguda operations. Centered ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, OCTOBER 28, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently hosted a prestigious martial arts colour belt promotion exam at the Vedanta Martial Arts Centre in Jharsuguda, marking a pivotal milestone in its ongoing mission to empower local children and youth. This event is part of the company’s broader youth development and skill-building programmes, which underscore ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, OCTOBER 14, 2025 In a significant move towards empowering rural women and fostering sustainable livelihoods, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has inaugurated a new office and product gallery operated by the Subhalaxmi Cooperative in Jharsuguda. This milestone marks a step forward in the company’s ongoing commitment to community development, as the new centre will act ...

From awareness drives in villages to emergency readiness kits for employees, the company fosters a culture of preventive care and preparedness THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 6, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, marked World Heart Day 2025 with a series of impactful initiatives across its operations in Jharsuguda and Lanjigarh, in alignment with the global theme “Don’t Miss ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, announced the felicitation of 48 meritorious students by Subhalaxmi Cooperative, one of Odisha’s largest women-led cooperatives and self-help groups extensively supported by the company. The recognition formed part of an annual initiative dedicated to honouring academic brilliance and encouraging students to strive for higher scholastic achievements in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 In India, Durga Puja and Navratri are more than festivals—they are celebrations of feminine strength, resilience, and grace. As the nation prepares to worship Goddess Durga, Vedanta Aluminium is honoring the same spirit through its women workforce and community initiatives. The company has placed naari shakti — women’s power — at the heart of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently organized an engaging and informative fire safety awareness program at the Government High School, Sarbahal, as part of its ongoing ‘Agni Jagrukta’ initiative. The session saw enthusiastic participation from over 150 students and staff members, all of whom were introduced to essential fire prevention techniques and ...

Over 650 educators benefit from capacity-building initiative in Lakhanpur block THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has reinforced its commitment to grassroots education by hosting a block-level, one-day teachers’ orientation program in collaboration with the Block Education Department at Mahima Degree College, Bijapali. The initiative, designed to strengthen pedagogical practices and promote educational ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer and a driving force behind downstream industries, is set to be a highlight attraction at ALUMEX India 2025 — the nation’s first dedicated exhibition and conference for the aluminium extrusion industry. The company will present its globally certified, next-generation aluminium value-added products, with a sharp focus on ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has successfully completed its mega plantation drive under the “Mo Gachha, Mo Parivar” (My Family, My Tree) campaign at its Lanjigarh operations in Odisha. The large-scale initiative underscores the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and community wellbeing, with over one lakh saplings planted across 80 villages in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, in partnership with the Directorate of Factories and Boilers, Government of Odisha, conducted a large-scale onsite mock drill at its mega aluminium plant in Jharsuguda. The exercise reaffirmed the company’s strong commitment to workplace safety and high standards of emergency preparedness. The drill simulated a fire outbreak ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, AUGUST 29, 2025 In India’s growth journey, the transformation of rural economies stands as a cornerstone of inclusive progress. Empowering farmers with opportunities for dignified livelihoods and long-term development is integral to this vision. Vedanta Aluminium’s agricultural interventions in Jharsuguda, Odisha, exemplify how industries can actively participate in this endeavour and catalyse change at the grassroots level. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, AUGUST 19, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has successfully conducted a comprehensive Malaria, Dengue, and Diarrhoea Awareness Campaign across its operational areas, reaffirming its strong commitment to the health and well-being of local communities. The week-long campaign extended across 28 villages, two special schools, and one old age home, directly impacting over 3,000 individuals ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUGUST 18, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has launched its powerful Independence Day campaign titled “Badhte Bharat Ki Pehchaan”, celebrating the nation’s march towards self-reliance, innovation, and inclusive growth. The campaign underscores how Vedanta Aluminium is driving transformation across vital sectors such as electric mobility, renewable energy, aerospace and defence, and modern infrastructure, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 14, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has rolled out a comprehensive series of targeted monsoon health initiatives to strengthen community well-being in Rayagada and Kalahandi districts of Odisha. These interventions are being delivered through the company’s Mobile Health Unit (MHU) programme, a cornerstone of its community development efforts. More than 1,500 people benefited from ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUGUST 13, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, marked International Youth Day by celebrating the dynamism and innovation of its young workforce, which is redefining manufacturing, sustainability, and technology across its operations in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh. With an average employee age of just 31 and 65 per cent of its workforce under the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, 11 AUGUST 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, is operating one of the nation’s most sophisticated and high-volume logistics networks, having transported over 55 million tonnes of raw materials and finished aluminium products in FY2024-25 (FY25). For perspective, Indian Railways moved about 1,617 million tonnes of freight in the same period, making Vedanta Aluminium’s share ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 6, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently concluded a week-long initiative aimed at promoting menstrual hygiene and adolescent health among rural schoolchildren in Odisha. The awareness drive covered more than 18 schools across the regions of Jamkhani, Kuraloi, and Ghogharpalli, benefiting over 1,100 students from Classes 6 to 10. The initiative was designed ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 25, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has announced a significant expansion at its Special Economic Zone (SEZ) facility in Jharsuguda, Odisha, enhancing the installed capacity of its Primary Foundry Alloy (PFA) unit by 120 kilo tonnes per annum (KTPA). This move is poised to reinforce India’s position in the global aluminium value chain, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 25, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has extended its support to the Prime Minister’s Nikshay Mitra initiative by aiding tuberculosis (TB) patients in the Balishankara block of Sundargarh district, Odisha. This effort aligns with the national ‘TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’ (TB-Free India Campaign) and aims to improve recovery outcomes through nutritional support. In ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 18, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has entered into a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI). This collaboration aims to revolutionize sustainable agriculture and afforestation by harnessing red mud, a significant industrial by-product from the bauxite refining process. This ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 15, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has successfully installed 96 solar-powered streetlights across 21 villages in the Kalahandi and Rayagada districts of Odisha. These installations now serve as the primary source of illumination in areas that were previously deprived of any structured lighting, bringing transformative change to the lives of more than 5,000 residents. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, JULY 15, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has inaugurated a cutting-edge Driver Welfare Complex within its Jharsuguda operations. Equipped with modern training, rest, and hygiene facilities, the initiative underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to operational excellence, safety, and the well-being of its vital logistics partners—who ensure seamless functioning at one of the world’s largest aluminium ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 15, 2025 Marking the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, proudly announced the empowerment of over 15,000 youth across the country through its wide-reaching and transformative skilling initiatives. Designed to align with both local aspirations and national priorities, these programs span Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh, enabling inclusive ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH, JULY 10, 2025 In a powerful showcase of grassroots entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, spotlighted the success of rural women entrepreneurs from Kalahandi district at the Vikas Mela 2025. Organized to mark the first anniversary of the Odisha government under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, the event served ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 9, 2025 In a vibrant tribute to Odisha’s most revered spiritual festival, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, concluded its Rath Yatra 2025 celebrations with grandeur and devotion, reaching out to over 5 lakh devotees across the state. Blending deep spiritual observance with rich cultural expression, the celebrations reaffirmed Vedanta’s unwavering commitment to preserving Odisha’s ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 7, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has been delivering quality healthcare services to over 35,000 residents across 52 remote villages in Odisha through its flagship Mobile Health Unit (MHU) initiative. Operating in the districts of Rayagada, Kalahandi, Sundargarh, and Jharsuguda, the company has conducted more than 2,000 free health camps over the past two ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 4, 2025 Vedanta has lauded the launch of the National Aluminium Vision Document by G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Coal and Mines, calling it a transformative milestone in India’s journey toward becoming a global leader in aluminium production. The Vision Document lays out a strategic roadmap to build an Aatmanirbhar aluminium industry aligned with ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, JULY 3, 2025 In a groundbreaking initiative to promote sustainable livelihoods and eco-friendly practices, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Subhalaxmi Cooperative, one of India’s largest rural women’s cooperatives. This partnership will pave the way for the establishment of a women-led fly ash brick manufacturing facility in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 26, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s leading aluminium producer, has partnered with acclaimed sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo to commemorate Rath Yatra 2025 through a spectacular sand sculpture at the Puri International Beach. This initiative is part of Vedanta’s continued commitment to Odisha’s cultural legacy. The elaborate sand installation, measuring 15 feet in length and 6 feet ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 26, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, is redefining the landscape of inclusivity in the manufacturing sector by actively recruiting and empowering transgender individuals across its operations. In celebration of Pride Month, the company has announced plans to onboard 15 transgender employees in 2026 — raising the total number to 44 — across its ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 24, 2025 In the tribal heartland of Odisha’s Kalahandi district, where tradition is a way of life and ancestral legacies run deep, two ancient art forms—Saura painting and Dhokra craft — once stood on the verge of fading into oblivion. Today, however, these timeless expressions of tribal heritage are witnessing a vibrant revival, thanks to Vedanta ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA/LANJIGARH, JUNE 23, 2025 Reaffirming its deep-rooted commitment to holistic well-being, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, marked the 11th International Day of Yoga with large-scale celebrations across its operational sites in Odisha and beyond. Under the global theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” the company brought together over 1,000 employees, students, and community members in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 19, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, announced a significant expansion in aluminium wire rod production at its Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO) unit. The move is part of the company’s broader strategy to increase overall capacity to 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), aligning with the country’s rapid digital and industrial transformation. India’s accelerated ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, JUNE 18, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, organized a two-day Grappling Training Camp at the Vedanta Martial Arts Training Centre in Jharsuguda, attracting participation from over 50 enthusiastic young martial artists. The camp was led by Arko Dasgupta, Technical Director of the Grappling Committee of India and a seasoned grappling trainer. Launched earlier this ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, JUNE 17, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has lauded the outstanding academic performance of students in Jharsuguda, crediting the success in part to its flagship digital learning initiative, Project Vidyagraha. The district has achieved an impressive third rank among Odisha’s 30 districts in the Annual High School Certificate (AHSC) examination results, recording a stellar 97.87% ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 17, 2025 On the occasion of World Blood Donor Day, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, reinforced its commitment to community welfare by conducting blood donation drives across its operational hubs in Odisha. Partnering with government health agencies and local stakeholders, the company organized camps at Jharsuguda, Lanjigarh, and Bhawanipatna, collectively securing over 800 units of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 16, 2025 In 2008, a landmark judgment by a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India, led by Justice S.H. Kapadia (who would later serve as the Chief Justice of India), sought to redefine the contours of development. At the centre of the case was the proposed bauxite mining project in Lanjigarh, Kalahandi district of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, JUNE 13, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has made a landmark contribution to healthcare in Jharsuguda by supporting the comprehensive renovation of the old District Headquarters Hospital (DHH). The upgraded facility has now been inaugurated as a fully operational Satellite Hospital at Mangal Bazaar, in the presence of state leaders, local authorities, and community ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 12, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has made a groundbreaking move towards promoting gender diversity and inclusion in the manufacturing and industrial sectors. The company has proudly announced the deployment of Vedanta Group’s first all-women locomotive engine team at its world-class aluminium smelter in Jharsuguda. This pioneering initiative sees women professionals leading one ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 11, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has launched a wide range of summer relief initiatives aimed at mitigating heat stress and ensuring reliable access to safe drinking water in rural communities surrounding its operations in Odisha. The company has also introduced several measures to support the health and wellbeing of its employees working at ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 10, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Bank of India to provide collateral-free financing for customers through its subsidiary, BALCO. This initiative is aimed at empowering original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), by offering loans with minimal documentation and ...