Vedanta Aluminium expands foundry alloy capacity by 120 KTPA at Jharsuguda
has announced an expansion of its
Primary Foundry Alloy
(PFA) capacity at its Special Economic Zone (SEZ) facility in Jharsuguda, Odisha, by 120 kilo tonnes per annum (KTPA). The company was the first in India to produce and supply PFAs to the domestic market and aims to strengthen India's position in the global automotive and engineering aluminium supply chain.
PFAs are widely used in the manufacturing of
automotive components
such as alloy wheels, engine blocks, cylinder heads, and transmission housings. According to the company, these materials are suited for modern vehicles focused on fuel efficiency and emission control.
Vedanta
stated that its PFAs meet international quality standards, including those linked to BS-VI and CAFE regulations.
Market outlook and technology deployment
The global PFA market is growing at 5.8 per cent CAGR, while India's demand is currently rising at 6.5 per cent. Projections suggest this may increase to 7 per cent over the next five years, with support from government initiatives like Make in India, the PLI scheme, and the growth of
electric vehicles
.
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.'
Sunil Gupta
, COO, Vedanta Aluminium, added, 'As we broaden our portfolio of value-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.'
To support the capacity expansion, Vedanta has installed casting equipment from Befesa, Spain, including in-line metal treatment, degassing systems, and vertical chill casting technology. The company aims to supply markets in Europe, North America, and Asia alongside domestic customers.
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