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Vedanta invests Rs 125 bn in metal manufacturing to advance EV industry
Industry News- Sep 17,25
These funds will be used to expand aluminium, zinc, nickel, copper and steel capacity, strengthening electric vehicle (EV) supply chains and enabling India’s clean mobility transition.
New Delhi
On World EV Day (celebrated globally on September 9th every year), Vedanta Limited – one of India’s leading critical minerals, energy transition metals, oil & gas and technology conglomerates - announced plans to boost metal manufacturing to meet the evolving requirements of the nation’s electric vehicle industry. The company produces aluminium, zinc, value-added alloys, copper, steel, nickel and ferrochrome. To strengthen production of these enablers for the EV sector, Vedanta has invested more than Rs 125 billion. These funds cover aluminium smelter expansion, aluminium value-added product lines, a zinc alloy plant, a new zinc roaster and ferrochrome capacity augmentation.
Vedanta’s advanced aluminium portfolio features primary foundry alloys for wheels, engine blocks and cylinder-head applications, billets for battery casings, HVAC systems and EV frames. Together, these enhance product quality and supply reliability for the automotive sector. Vedanta is India’s first producer of low-carbon ‘green’ aluminium, marketed as Restora and Restora Ultra, offering manufacturers a reduced carbon footprint. Its aluminium is also under testing for crash-resistant alloys and energy storage solutions. The unique attributes of aluminium—strength-to-weight ratio, design flexibility, thermal and electrical conductivity, and 100 per cent recyclability—make it indispensable to global automakers.
Aluminium use in EVs offsets battery weight, extending driving range and reducing cost of ownership. Research shows each kg of aluminium reduces vehicle weight by 1 kg, with 100 kg savings increasing range by 10–15 per cent.
S. Senthil Kumar, Vice President – Central Purchase, TVS Motors, said, “At TVS Motors, we prioritise excellence by using world-class aluminium which enables high performance and sustainable vehicles. Raw material integrity is crucial to efficiency and innovation.”
Vedanta’s zinc portfolio, among the world’s largest, includes special high-grade zinc (99.995 per cent purity), continuous galvanising grade zinc, and Asia’s first low-carbon ‘green’ zinc branded EcoZen. Zinc is vital in galvanised steel for lightweight bodies, ensuring durability. Its die-casting alloys HZDA 3 and HZDA 5 deliver superior castability, long-term stability, machining ease and tolerance in automotive applications. Zinc is also being advanced as an alternative to lithium in chemistries like nickel-zinc, zinc-ion and zinc-air. Additionally, Vedanta is India’s sole primary silver producer, with wide applications in automotive electronics for conductivity and efficiency.
Abhinandan Singh, Senior Area Procurement Manager Metals, Tata Steel, added, “Zinc is fast becoming vital for the automotive sector, particularly with the growth of EVs. Its applications in galvanised steel and die-casting alloys are crucial. Our long-term association with Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc reflects consistent quality and innovation.”
Vedanta is also India’s only primary nickel producer, supplying alloys and battery systems essential for EVs. In FY25, 80 per cent of its nickel metal output was sold domestically. The firm also produces nickel sulphate, key to nickel-rich cathodes for EV batteries, holding 40 per cent of India’s market share while exporting to global makers.
Copper, another critical metal, is integral to EV batteries, motors, inverters, wiring and charging infrastructure. EVs consume three to four times more copper than conventional vehicles. Vedanta’s copper rods and cathodes are widely used in wires, cables, moulds and billets.
The company also produces iron ore, ferrochrome and steel—essential in EV supply chains. Its oil & gas business supports downstream applications including lubricants and tyres. Together, this ecosystem strengthens India’s industrial resilience.
Vedanta further intends to explore rare earths, graphite, vanadium, manganese and tungsten, broadening its critical mineral base. With this, the company will expand both direct and indirect value chains supporting EV manufacturing.
Vedanta Limited is a global leader in critical minerals, energy and technology, with a portfolio of world-class assets. It is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, the fourth-largest global silver producer, among the top aluminium producers worldwide, India’s only private oil & gas producer, and one of its largest private power producers. With future-focused investments, the company is diversifying into rare earths, critical minerals and renewable energy.
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