Vedanta Aluminium Reports 5% Production Increase and Sharp Alumina Growth in Q2
Vedanta Aluminium posted a 5% rise in quarterly aluminium production to 6.49 lakh tonnes in the second quarter, while alumina output grew 37% over the same period, according to reports published on 6 October 2026 by Free Press Journal and Rediff MoneyWiz. The aluminium output figure was reported by Free Press Journal as a record quarterly production level; Rediff MoneyWiz did not use that characterisation.
Key Production Figures at a Glance
| Metric | Reported Figure | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium production, Q2 | 6.49 lakh tonnes | +5% year-on-year | Free Press Journal; Rediff MoneyWiz |
| Alumina production, Q2 | Not specified | +37% year-on-year | Rediff MoneyWiz |
| Record quarterly output claim | 6.49 lakh tonnes | — | Free Press Journal only |
Vedanta's Planned Capacity Expansion in Odisha and Beyond
The production results sit alongside substantial capital projects that Vedanta is pursuing. Projects India tracks 46 live projects in the aluminium, copper, zinc and related metals sub-sector, with six added in the past 90 days. Among the largest under watch are two Vedanta-linked schemes in Odisha: an aluminium smelter plant at Kamakhyanagar, Dhenkanal valued at Rs 1,28,000 crore, and an alumina refinery at Rayagada valued at Rs 50,537 crore, both currently at the under-approvals stage. A separate Rs 8,000 crore alumina refinery at Rayagada promoted by Aditya Birla Group is also under approvals.
Separately, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) is pursuing an Rs 18,000 crore aluminium smelter project at Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, also at the under-approvals stage. Details on that project are available in the Projects India coverage of NALCO's Andhra Pradesh smelter plans.
Where Activity Is Concentrated: State and Stage Breakdown
Of the 46 tracked projects in this sub-sector, Odisha accounts for the highest concentration with 12 projects, followed by Karnataka (6), Gujarat (5), Maharashtra (5), Rajasthan (4) and Uttar Pradesh (4). Suppliers and contractors evaluating where to position resources will note that construction activity is already live in Odisha, with projects including a galvanised coated and zinc-aluminium wires manufacturing project at Sundargarh (Rs 105 crore, promoter: Shri Mahavir Ferro Alloys Private Limited) and an aluminium cable and wire manufacturing plant at Angul (Rs 65 crore, promoter: Mogli Labs India Private Limited).
Across all states, the stage breakdown of the 46 tracked projects is as follows:
- Construction Started: 14 projects
- Under Approvals: 13 projects
- Approvals Received: 4 projects
- Nearly Completion: 4 projects
- Completed: 4 projects
- Cancelled: 3 projects
With 13 projects under approvals and a further 4 having received approvals, a significant pipeline of work is expected to move into active procurement and construction phases in the near term. The Projects India industrial projects sector overview provides a broader view of activity across related sub-sectors.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
Rising output at Vedanta Aluminium signals continued operational demand for raw materials, consumables and maintenance services at existing smelting and refining facilities. For suppliers targeting new capital work, the data points to Odisha as the most active state, with 12 tracked projects spanning approvals, active construction and near-completion stages. The two large Vedanta schemes in Dhenkanal and Rayagada — together valued at over Rs 1,78,000 crore — remain at the under-approvals stage, meaning procurement has not yet opened, but early engagement with project teams is relevant for major equipment and engineering contractors. Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra each carry five or more tracked projects, offering secondary markets for suppliers unable to concentrate solely on Odisha. The 14 projects already in construction represent the most immediate tender and supply opportunities; all tracked projects can be viewed on the Projects India platform.
Frequently asked questions
What was Vedanta Aluminium's Q2 production figure in 2026?
Vedanta Aluminium reported Q2 aluminium production of 6.49 lakh tonnes, a 5% rise year-on-year, as reported by Free Press Journal and Rediff MoneyWiz on 6 October 2026. Alumina output rose 37% in the same quarter, according to Rediff MoneyWiz.
What large aluminium projects does Vedanta have planned in India?
Projects India tracks two major Vedanta schemes: an aluminium smelter plant at Dhenkanal, Odisha valued at Rs 1,28,000 crore, and an alumina refinery at Rayagada, Odisha valued at Rs 50,537 crore. Both are currently at the under-approvals stage.
Which states have the most aluminium and metals projects in India?
Among the 46 projects tracked by Projects India in the aluminium, copper and zinc sub-sector, Odisha leads with 12 projects, followed by Karnataka (6), Gujarat (5), Maharashtra (5), Rajasthan (4) and Uttar Pradesh (4).
How many aluminium sector projects in India are currently under construction?
Projects India tracks 14 aluminium, copper, zinc and related metals projects at the construction-started stage across India, out of a total of 46 live tracked projects in the sub-sector, with six new projects added in the past 90 days.
