Hindalco Industries Ltd., a leading metals manufacturer, has unveiled a new branding identity, “ENGINEERING BETTER FUTURES,” marking a significant shift from a materials supplier to an innovation-driven solutions provider. The company, recognized as the World’s Most Sustainable Aluminium Company for five consecutive years, is committed to sustainability, circularity, durability, and precision engineering. In an exclusive interview, Managing Director Satish Pai and Senior President Nilesh Koul discussed Hindalco’s evolution and its focus on emerging industries such as electric mobility, renewable energy, and sustainable recycling initiatives.
Hindalco is actively driving advancements in electric vehicles (EVs), packaging, and battery technologies, supplying specialized aluminium and copper components. The company has played a key role in ISRO’s Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan missions and is working with customers on battery enclosures and protective aluminium cells. Hindalco is also developing lightweighting solutions for commercial vehicles, such as aluminium-based vehicle chassis and last-mile delivery containers. Sustainability remains a top priority, with the company setting up India’s first e-waste recycling plant and a 100MW renewable energy project in Odisha.
The company is innovating in various industries, including railways, where it has pioneered India’s first all-aluminium coal transportation rake. Hindalco is collaborating with the government to introduce aluminium-bodied high-speed trains and metro coaches, aligning with global best practices in railway modernization. In the automotive sector, Hindalco is a major supplier of battery casings for swappable batteries and is innovating in crash systems, motor casings, and precision-engineered extrusions.
Hindalco has forged deep collaborations with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the EV space, engaging from the design phase to production. The company has invested over ₹800 crore in a dedicated battery foil capacity in Odisha and has introduced unique alloys for EV bus bars that improve connectivity and safety. With a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and quality, Hindalco aims to deliver high-performance, sustainable solutions to the automotive sector while ensuring affordability and value for Indian customers and the economy.
Overall, Hindalco’s transition to an engineering and solutions-driven enterprise is poised to play a pivotal role in India’s industrial transformation. The company’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and customer-centricity is expected to drive growth in the EV segment, with a projected 14-15% growth in the automotive sector over the next few years. With a strengthened talent pool and significant investments in research and development, Hindalco is well-positioned to deliver cutting-edge solutions and contribute to India’s infrastructure growth, supporting affordable housing, renewable energy, and hybrid energy solutions.