Why Aluminium’s Stakes Are Rising
Aluminium demand is shifting toward low-carbon supply, led by automotive and global OEMs; AI has improved select operational metrics but not margins, aluminium’s strategic importance is rising, buyers expect flexibility, and competition has intensified.
Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?
I am a metallurgist with 40 years of experience in aluminium casting, rolling, extrusion, and the production of aluminium master alloys. I have developed many unique products and processes. I am a key player in the production of BrahMos missiles, ISRO's PSLV and GSLV satellites, and other systems. I have produced hard aluminium alloys for the Indian Army and Navy. In my last 20 years of career, I have mainly worked as a CEO/COO/Business Head to turn around industries.
Q2. How quickly is demand shifting toward low-carbon or green aluminium, and which customer segments are leading this change?
Everybody wants to produce liquid aluminium at the lowest cost possible. Low-carbon or green aluminium is only technical jargon. People buy scrap, remelt it without electricity, and claim to have produced green aluminium. Practically, this has been done for more than 100 years now; it is nothing new.
Q3. Where has AI delivered measurable operational impact in aluminium operations—and where has it failed to move the needle?
AI can be of great help in the aluminium industry, especially in the…
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