Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Nalco Finds Andhra Pradesh Aluminium Alloy Project Unviable
A planned factory in Andhra Pradesh to make special aluminum alloys for industries like aerospace, defense, and automobile was deemed commercially unviable.
The project, a joint venture between Nalco and MIDHANI, aimed to reduce aluminum imports and boost domestic manufacturing.
A market study showed the project would not be profitable due to limited demand and low aluminum use in India.
The government is currently reviewing the project's future.
A high-end aluminium alloy project in Andhra Pradesh is deemed commercially unviable.
The project was a joint venture between Nalco and MIDHANI.
The goal was to reduce import dependency and encourage Make in India.
A market study cited lack of demand and low aluminium use as reasons for unviability.
The project's future is under review by administrative ministries.
- Who
- Nalco and MIDHANI
- What
- A high-end aluminium alloy project in Andhra Pradesh deemed commercially unviable.
- When
- The finding was published on September 14, 2025, in Nalco's annual report for 2024-25.
- Where
- Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Lack of demand, low aluminium consumption in India, and low localization in sectors like aerospace and defense.
- Project Partners
- Nalco and MIDHANI
- Project Goal
- Reduce import dependency; support Make in India
- Proposed Capacity
- 60,000 tonnes per annum
- Land Acquired
- 110 acres in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- JV Name
- Utkarsha Aluminium Dhatu Nigam Ltd
- Date Published
- September 14, 2025