India’s aluminium industry is moving to expand domestic production of higher-value flat-rolled products, with new investments in rolling capacity and specialised materials highlighting the growing importance of advanced processing technology. However, imports continue to supply a substantial share of the country’s flat-rolled aluminium requirements, leaving scope for further development of domestic manufacturing capabilities.
The shift is visible in Hindalco Industries’ January 2026 commissioning of a 170,000-tonne-per-year flat-rolled products and battery-grade aluminium foil facility in Odisha. The project involved an investment of INR 45 billion (USD 490 million), while the company said nearly 40 per cent of India’s flat-rolled aluminium was being imported.
Hindalco expects its additional capacity to reduce that import dependence by nearly half, supporting domestic manufacturing and demand from electric mobility, packaging and advanced manufacturing.
Italian rolling technology manufacturer MINO has established MINO Rolling Technology India, a company based in Navi Mumbai that will connect Indian customers with the group’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities in Italy. The move builds on MINO’s existing relationships with Indian metals producers and its work supplying rolling equipment for domestic aluminium processing.
A key example of MINO’s work in India is the successful start-up of its four-high aluminium cold rolling mill at Jupiter Aluminium Industries (JUPALCO). MINO announced the successful rolling of the first coil at the facility on August 25, 2025, marking the equipment’s transition into production.
Designed to process aluminium strip up to 2,300 mm wide, the mill incorporates advanced process control and automation technologies. The project illustrates how specialised rolling equipment and process systems supplied by an international technology provider can support the development of India’s downstream aluminium manufacturing base.
Cold rolling is an important stage in producing aluminium strip with the required thickness, surface quality and flatness for subsequent applications. These products serve downstream markets including packaging, automotive, construction, electrical equipment and consumer goods.
MINO’s involvement therefore extends beyond establishing a local office. Its existing project work provides a practical link between its engineering capabilities and the requirements of Indian aluminium processors seeking to manufacture higher-value products.