Aluminium extrusion sector booming in South India
South India is fast emerging as a key driving force in the growth of the aluminium extrusion industry, with Telangana and Andhra Pradesh playing a key role in shaping the future of the sector. The robust industrial activity in the region, strong export potential and growing demand across various sectors make it a key contributor to India’s ambition of self-reliance in manufacturing.
Alumex India 2025, the country’s first and only dedicated platform for the aluminium extrusion industry, will highlight this momentum. Organised by the Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) and supported by Hindalco, Vedanta and JNARDDC, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Mines, the event will be held in New Delhi from September 10-13, with over 200 exhibitors and over 12,000 visitors from various segments of the aluminium extrusion value chain.
Aluminium extrusion is a fast-growing sector in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, with multiple extrusion plants and manufacturers present in both states. Hindalco has a plant in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh. Global Aluminium, the largest exporter of extrusion products in India, is another notable company in Hyderabad. In addition, Premier Energies is setting up a 36,000 MT/year capacity aluminium extrusion and anodising facility in Sitaramapuram, Telangana. The facility is expected to be operational in 2027.
Aluminium extrusion facilities in these states are catering to the needs of sectors such as construction, electric vehicles, renewable energy, transportation, electronics, and consumer durables. Projects under the Smart City Mission, affordable housing schemes, investments in electric mobility and solar energy, and preference for lightweight materials across various sectors are key accelerators of growth.
Jitendra Chopra, President, Alumai, said, “South India is fast becoming the hub of aluminium extrusion with its unique mix of manufacturing capacity, export potential and new investments. Aluminium extrusion plants in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are contributing significantly to India’s domestic needs as well as exports and are of immense strategic importance to the industry. Through Alumex India 2025, we aim to showcase this transformation and foster new opportunities for collaboration and innovation.”
India’s aluminium extrusion market is projected to reach $3.51 billion in 2024 and grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% to reach $4.61 billion by 2030. The southern region is now recognised as a key growth corridor with strong industrial clusters and rapidly growing infrastructure development.
However, the sector faces several challenges, including fluctuating raw material prices, high energy costs, stringent environmental regulations and competition from global markets. Lack of skilled workers and the need for advanced extrusion technologies are also serious concerns.
ALUMEX India 2025 will address these challenges through sessions on technology localisation, green extrusion practices, government support for MSMEs and emerging global market trends. It will aid innovation and adoption of sustainable practices. Business interactions and buyer-seller meets will enable strategic partnerships and promote investments across the value chain.
Over 225 extrusion plants are members of ALEMAI, with a combined annual capacity of 2.1 million tonnes. With the participation of global players and leading Indian firms, ALUMEX India 2025 aims to strengthen the aluminium extrusion ecosystem and make India a leader in global manufacturing.
