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NALCO scouts 4,000 acres in Andhra Pradesh for new aluminium smelter
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🗓 05 Oct 2026, 05:01 AM
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National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) is evaluating about 4,000 acres of land in Andhra Pradesh to set up a new aluminium smelting plant, aiming to expand its production capacity.
National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) has announced that it is in the preliminary stage of identifying a suitable site for a new aluminium smelter in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The company is reportedly scouting for roughly 4,000 acres of land that would accommodate the large‑scale industrial complex and associated infrastructure.
Sources familiar with the matter say the land search is part of NALCO's broader strategy to increase its output and reduce reliance on imported aluminium. The proposed smelter would likely employ modern, energy‑efficient technologies, aligning with the firm's sustainability goals.
While no final location has been confirmed, officials expect the project to generate significant employment opportunities and boost ancillary industries in the region. The initiative also underscores Andhra Pradesh's push to attract heavy‑industry investments under its industrial development policies.
NALCO has not disclosed a timeline for land acquisition or construction, but the company indicated that feasibility studies are underway and that it will seek necessary clearances from state and central authorities before proceeding.
Sources familiar with the matter say the land search is part of NALCO's broader strategy to increase its output and reduce reliance on imported aluminium. The proposed smelter would likely employ modern, energy‑efficient technologies, aligning with the firm's sustainability goals.
While no final location has been confirmed, officials expect the project to generate significant employment opportunities and boost ancillary industries in the region. The initiative also underscores Andhra Pradesh's push to attract heavy‑industry investments under its industrial development policies.
NALCO has not disclosed a timeline for land acquisition or construction, but the company indicated that feasibility studies are underway and that it will seek necessary clearances from state and central authorities before proceeding.