Vedanta Aluminium Boosts Billet Production to 830,000 Tonnes per Annum

Why It Matters

The capacity boost strengthens India’s position in the global aluminium value chain and ensures reliable supply for fast‑growing extrusion markets, driving revenue and sustainability goals.

Key Takeaways

• Capacity now 830,000 tonnes annually
• Adds 250,000 tonnes to Jharsuguda plant
• New 120,000‑tonne Primary Foundry Alloy line
• Supplies over 50% of India's billet demand
• Targets 1.25 million tonnes total capacity

Pulse Analysis

India’s aluminium sector is entering a phase of rapid scaling, and Vedanta Aluminium’s latest expansion underscores that momentum. By augmenting its Jharsuguda billet capacity to 830,000 tonnes, the company not only secures a larger share of domestic demand but also positions itself as a key exporter to more than 60 countries. The infusion of cutting‑edge casting and homogenising equipment from global leaders enhances product consistency, a critical factor for downstream extruders that require tight tolerances for aerospace, automotive and renewable‑energy applications.

Beyond sheer volume, Vedanta is shifting toward higher‑value, low‑carbon offerings. Its Restora range of low‑carbon aluminium aligns with growing ESG expectations, while the new 120,000‑tonne Primary Foundry Alloy facility expands the portfolio of alloys suited for specialized engineering uses. These value‑added products enable customers to meet sustainability targets without compromising performance, reinforcing the strategic importance of semi‑finished billets in circular‑economy manufacturing.

Looking ahead, the company’s ambition to lift total capacity to 1.25 million tonnes signals confidence in sustained demand and a willingness to invest heavily in technology and supply‑chain resilience. Competitors will need comparable scale and carbon‑efficiency to stay relevant, especially as global trade policies favor greener metals. Vedanta’s expansion thus serves as both a catalyst for India’s aluminium export potential and a benchmark for industry peers navigating the transition to low‑carbon, high‑value metal production.

Vedanta Aluminium boosts billet production to 830,000 tonnes per annum

Jharsuguda plant capacity raised by 250, 000 tonnes a year; equipped with advanced casting and homogenising technology · Updated · February 10, 2026 at 07:15 PM

Vedanta Aluminium has expanded the billet production capacity at its Jharsuguda operations in Odisha, the world’s largest aluminium plant, taking the total billet production capacity to 830,000 tonnes per year.

This will strengthen the company’s ability to supply high‑quality products to customers worldwide, broaden its value‑added product (VAP) portfolio, and reinforce its role in supporting India’s fast‑growing extrusion and downstream sectors, a company statement said.

Vedanta Aluminium’s billets are key semi‑finished products used in extrusion processes to create precision‑engineered profiles. These profiles support critical industries including infrastructure, transportation, renewable energy, electrical systems, consumer goods, and packaging. Owing to aluminium’s high strength‑to‑weight ratio, recyclability and versatility, billets also play a vital role in enabling sustainable manufacturing and modern design solutions, it said.

The expansion adds 250,000 tonnes per annum of new capacity to the existing 580,000 tonnes a year billet infrastructure.

Focus on value‑addition

This positions Jharsuguda among the largest aluminium billet production sites globally and reinforces Vedanta Aluminium’s leadership in the Indian market, where it already supplies over half of the country’s domestic billet demand. The billet facility is equipped with advanced casting and homogenising technology from global leaders Wagstaff (USA) and Hertwich (Austria).

Additionally, a new 120,000 tonnes a year Primary Foundry Alloy (PFA) facility has been set up at the site, further expanding the company’s PFA production capabilities.

“This scale‑up enhances our ability to serve high‑growth industries and reinforces India’s position as a rising force in the global aluminium landscape. We remain focused on delivering long‑term value for the nation and all our stakeholders.”

— Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium

“This is a testament to our focus on expanding value‑added aluminium production with speed, technical excellence, and adherence to global standards.”

— C Chandru, CEO, Vedanta Jharsuguda

Vedanta Aluminium is the first producer in India to offer low‑carbon aluminium under the Restora range. With customers in more than 60 countries, the company offers over 25 high‑quality variants of billets and aims to further expand capacity across its operations in Odisha and Chhattisgarh to 1.25 million tonnes per annum, the company said in its statement.

Published on February 10, 2026