Vedanta Aluminium: Pioneering India's Leap in Global Alumina Production

Vedanta Aluminium has expanded its Lanjigarh refinery in Odisha to a capacity of 5 million tonnes per annum, enhancing India's overall alumina refining capacity to 13 MTPA and making India the third-largest producer globally.

In a significant development for India's aluminium industry, Vedanta Aluminium announced the expansion of its Lanjigarh refinery in Odisha, increasing its capacity from 2 million to 5 million tonnes per annum. This strategic move elevates the country's total alumina capacity to nearly 13 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), positioning India as the world's third-largest alumina producer.

Rajiv Kumar, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, stated, "Scaling our Lanjigarh operations to 5 MTPA is both a capacity milestone and a step toward a resilient, world-class aluminium value chain." Kumar emphasized that the expansion underscores Vedanta's commitment to responsible resource development, innovation, and long-term value creation.

Further highlighting the company's robust growth, Vedanta achieved its highest-ever monthly alumina production of 254 kilotonnes (KT) in November, signifying an 8 percent month-on-month increase and a remarkable 68 percent year-on-year growth. The expansion journey, which began in 2020, positions Vedanta as a key player in the global market.

(With inputs from agencies.)