Hindalco Industries Ltd. An Overview of the Flagship Metals Company of the Aditya Birla Group
Company Profile • Founded: 1958 • Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India • Parent Company: Aditya Birla Group • CEO & MD: Satish Pai • Business: Aluminium and Copper manufacturing • Subsidiaries: Novelis Inc., Aditya Birla Minerals, Utkal Alumina • Listed on: NSE and BSE
Financial Performance (FY25) • Revenue: ₹2.27 lakh crore • Net Profit: ₹16,002 crore (up 66% YoY in Q4) • EBITDA Margin: Stable across segments • Novelis contributed significantly to topline
Recent Developments • Acquired US-based AluChem for $125 million • Investing ₹45,000 crore in India (capex) • Focus on specialty alumina, EV & renewable materials • Strong international presence via Novelis
ESG & Sustainability Initiatives • Committed to net zero by 2050 • Increasing use of recycled aluminium • Sustainable mining and water use practices • Solar and renewable energy initiatives
Stock Performance & Outlook • NSE: HINDALCO • 5-Year Return: ~685% • Analysts: Mixed outlook (Hold to Buy) • Growth Potential: High due to global aluminium demand
Conclusion Hindalco is a diversified and forward-looking metals major with strong global presence and sustainability focus. Its long-term outlook is supported by investments in innovation, specialty metals, and green energy solutions.