Bhubaneswar: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has announced a capacity expansion at its Special Economic Zone (SEZ) unit in Jharsuguda,increasing the installed capacity of its Primary Foundry Alloy (PFA) unit by 120 kilo tonnes per annum (KTPA). This expansion will strengthen India’s position in the global automotive and engineering aluminium market. Notably, Vedanta Aluminium was the first Indian company to produce and supply PFA in the domestic market.
Primary Foundry Alloys play a vital role in the manufacturing of critical automotive components such as alloy wheels, cylinder heads, engine blocks, and transmission housings. Renowned for their superior castability, strength, and thermal conductivity, these alloys are essential to produce modern vehicles that demand both fuel efficiency and stringent emission controls. Vedanta’s PFAs are engineered to excel under global quality standards, including BS-VI and CAFE norms, making them a preferred choice for leading automakers worldwide.
The timing of this expansion is significant. The global PFA market has been growing at 5.8% CAGR, with India outpacing this at 6.5% annually, driven by a booming automotive sector and a strong push for electrification and lightweight materials. Projections indicate India’s PFA market will grow at 7% CAGR over the next five years, outstripping global trends and aligning with the Make in India initiative, Product-linked incentive (PLI) schemes, and EV adoption.
Emphasizing the significance of the expansion,Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium said, “The expansion of our Primary Foundry Alloy capacity is a significant milestone in our journey to enhance value for our customers and position India as a global hub for advanced aluminium solutions, strengthening the Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission. It is a strategic move that strengthens our ability to serve evolving industry needs with unmatched quality and reliability.”
Sunil Gupta, COO, Vedanta Aluminium, adds, “As we broaden our portfolio ofvalue-added products, we are not only supporting the shift towards lightweight, fuel-efficient vehicles but also contributing to the growth of indigenous manufacturing and reducing India’s reliance on imports.”
Furthermore, Vedanta Aluminium has equipped its Jharsuguda facility with state-of-the-art casting lines from Befesa, Spain, along with cutting-edge in-line metal treatment, degassing, and vertical chill casting technology. This technological prowess ensures that Vedanta’s PFAs meet the highest standards for quality and reliability, reinforcing the company’s strategy to serve markets outside India as well,including Europe, North America, and Asia as a trusted global supplier.
