Hindalco Industries Ltd, the primary metals unit of the Aditya Birla Group, today revealed a significant expansion of its aluminium activities in Odisha.

The firm announced a Rs.21,000-crore expansion for a 3.6 lakh-tonne-per-annum smelter at its Aditya Aluminium facility in Sambalpur and launched a 1.7 lakh-tonne-per-annum Flat Rolled Products (FRP) and battery-grade aluminium foil production plant with an investment of Rs.4,500 crore. The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, inaugurated the projects.

These initiatives represent a significant advancement in indigenising essential raw materials for lithium-ion batteries in India, bolstering the electric mobility and energy storage framework, while improving domestic proficiency in premium aluminium products. India's first battery-grade aluminum foil plant sources materials directly from the FRP complex and is built to accommodate a lithium-ion cell production capacity of up to 100 GWh.

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These initiatives are included in Hindalco’s larger capital expenditure plan for growth, with approximately Rs.37,000 crore allocated for Odisha concerning both upstream and downstream aluminium activities. The investments in Odisha represent a crucial part of the company’s total growth capital expenditure of Rs.55,000 crore throughout India.

Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group says, “India’s manufacturing growth depends on integration, value addition and sustainability. Through Hindalco, we are building a fully integrated aluminium ecosystem that spans from upstream resources to high-value downstream products. Our long-standing partnership with Odisha continues to play an important role in this journey. This strategy strengthens India’s self-reliance, supports critical sectors, and accelerates the nation’s transition towards advanced, sustainable manufacturing.”

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Satish Pai, Managing Director, Hindalco Industries Ltd says, “The FRP expansion and smelter growth at Sambalpur exemplify our integrated upstream–downstream growth strategy. This enables Hindalco to deliver high-quality aluminium solutions across packaging, defence, electric mobility, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing, positioning us strongly to support India’s industrial ambitions while creating long-term value.”

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Hindalco’s presence in Odisha spans over 15 years of strong partnership with the State, during which it has already invested more than Rs.25,000 crore across bauxite mining, alumina refining, primary aluminium smelting, and downstream manufacturing. The company’s operations link upstream resources bauxite, alumina, and primary aluminium with high-value downstream products like FRP and battery foil, creating a fully integrated aluminium ecosystem.