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Aditya Birla Group proposes $1.26 billion expansion of Odisha alumina refinery
Aditya Birla Group plans a significant expansion for its Odisha alumina refinery. The company will invest an additional $1.26 billion to triple its current capacity. This substantial investment will bring the total proposed expenditure to about $2.1 billion. The expansion project will be managed by the group entity Hindalco Industries. This development aims to significantly boost alumina production in the region.
Adani storms Hindalco-Vedanta duopoly with Rs 1.1 lakh crore gambit
Gautam Adani's $11.5 billion aluminium joint venture with IHC marks his biggest bet yet on India's industrial future. Rather than challenging Hindalco and Vedanta directly, Adani is targeting soaring aluminium demand driven by manufacturing, renewable energy and infrastructure, aiming to build a fully integrated metals business and reshape India's aluminium industry.
'Higher-for-longer' aluminium cycle to lift producer stocks
Indian aluminium giants Vedanta Aluminium and Hindalco Industries are poised for significant gains, with analysts predicting around 20% growth over the next 9-12 months. Despite recent price dips, a global supply deficit is expected to bolster metal prices. Investors are advised to capitalize on the current market correction to accumulate shares, anticipating strong performance driven by cost improvements, volume expansion, and stabilizing international operations.
Buy or sell: Gift Nifty signals gap-up start, Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today
Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — Lenskart, Hindalco Industries, and HDFC Life
Hindalco appoints Kapil Agrawal as CEO (Designate) for copper business; Rohit Pathak to move to new role
Hindalco Industries has appointed Kapil Agrawal as CEO (Designate) – Copper with effect from November 1, 2026. He will take over as CEO of the Copper business from March 1, 2027, succeeding Rohit Pathak, who will transition to a new role within the Aditya Birla Group.
Chola Securities sees buying opportunity in metals and cement stocks
Dharmesh Kant, Head of Research at Chola Securities, expects the commodity upcycle to continue for another year despite near-term volatility. He sees any correction in metal prices as a long-term buying opportunity, supported by reconstruction activity in the Middle East and a revival in infrastructure spending in countries such as India. Kant remains positive on metals and prefers Hindalco, Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta, Tata Steel and JSW Steel on declines. He also believes the cement sector has been overlooked and favours large-cap names like UltraTech Cement and Ambuja Cements, while regional players could benefit from improving pricing over the next two to three months. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Stable crude, strong metal demand and El Nino plays drive opportunities: Motilal Oswal's Khemka
Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research-Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, says easing geopolitical tensions could keep crude oil prices stable, supporting oil marketing companies. He remains positive on GNG Electronics due to strong growth prospects in refurbished electronics and prefers Hindalco among aluminium stocks, citing a multi-year demand cycle. Khemka also sees long-term value in Manappuram Finance and believes Voltas and Varun Beverages could benefit from a potential El Niño-led heatwave.
Hindalco expects aluminium to shine bright downstream
Upstream operations typically involve extraction of raw materials to produce basic metal, the pricing for which is largely dependent on global commodity prices. Downstream operations are a value addition to the basic metal, converting it specifically as per customers' requirements, and has more stable pricing compared to the basic metal.
Hindalco, Nalco shares jump up to 5% after aluminium prices hit 4-year high. Where is metal headed?
Hindalco and Nalco shares climbed as aluminium prices hit a four-year peak. Geopolitical tensions in Iran and possible production curbs in China, the world's top producer, are driving the rally. Traders are concerned about China's review of energy consumption and emissions. This situation tightens global supply, benefiting Indian aluminium producers. Morgan Stanley sees strong demand and constrained supply supporting prices.
Deven Choksey sees opportunity in banks, IT and metals as market sentiment improves
Deven Choksey, MD of DRChoksey Finserv, believes easing crude oil prices and improving market sentiment could support a broader recovery across sectors. He remains positive on OMCs, private sector banks, pharma, and select consumer names, while also seeing value emerging in large IT companies after recent corrections. Choksey says metals, especially aluminium and copper-linked plays like Hindalco, continue to benefit from strong global demand trends tied to semiconductors, data centres and manufacturing growth.
Stocks in news: Suzlon Energy, Wipro, Hindalco, ICICI Bank, Eicher Motors
Indian markets closed with small gains amidst a volatile week. Investors will watch global economic news and policy comments. The RBI's dividend transfer will impact liquidity and government spending. Suzlon Energy, Wipro, Hindalco, ICICI Bank, and Eicher Motors are in focus. Companies like Suzlon Energy, RVNL, and Pine Labs will announce quarterly results.
Hindalco's India segment shines as profit and revenue hit record highs
Hindalco Industries achieved its highest ever revenue and profit for India operations in the March quarter. The company's India business delivered outstanding results across aluminium and copper segments. Consolidated revenue and Ebitda also reached all-time highs for the fiscal year. Novelis, the global arm, faced challenges but is on track for plant restarts.