Bhubaneswar: Aditya Birla Group company Hindalco organised a workshop to highlight Odisha’s growing prominence as a global hub for aluminium manufacturing.
The workshop, themed ‘Manufacturing Opportunities for MSMEs in the Downstream Aluminium Industry’, was held on Tuesday at Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ltd (UCCIL) conference hall, in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and UCCIL.
“MSMEs require the security of raw materials, technological support, operational efficiency, financial backing, and effective marketing to complete the value chain. The large aluminium downstream industries can provide these critical elements, enabling MSMEs to thrive,” Essar Minnet Ltd. CEO, Shashi Sekhar Mohanty said in his inaugural address.
Highlighting the company’s significant presence in Odisha and its impact on various industries, Hindalco Advisor Bibhu Mishra said: “Hindalco, a global leader in aluminium, produces downstream products that serve as inputs for diverse end products, from food packaging to battery enclosures. The market for these innovative products is expanding, offering substantial growth opportunities for Odisha-based businesses.”
Hindalco Joint President Sagar Dhamorikar spoke on the unique properties of aluminium and its wide-ranging applications.
“Aluminium’s high strength-to-weight ratio, conductivity, and non-corrosive nature make it ideal for numerous applications. A supportive fabrication ecosystem will enable India to harness its manufacturing potential and foster Odisha’s growth. Hindalco is committed to nurturing this mutually beneficial opportunity. The proliferation of aluminium applications will drive employment, social upliftment, and green, sustainable economic development due to aluminium’s infinite recyclability,” Dhamorikar said.
SNM Group Chairman Pradipta Mohanty, IIMT Director Dr Ramanuj Narayan and UCCIL Vice-President Sanjeeb Mohapatra were those who participated in the workshop.
