Financial Services

Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL)

Chemicals

Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) (ABCTL)

Fashion

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL)

Trading

Aditya Birla Global Trading

Aditya Birla Health Insurance Limited (ABHICL)

Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited

Dining & Experiences

Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality  (ABNAH)

Venture Capital

Aditya Birla Ventures

Carbon Black

Birla Carbon

Birla Cellulose

Paints

Birla Opus Paints

Cellulosic Fibre

Century Enka

Domsjö Fabriker (Domsjö)

Textiles

Grasim Industries Limited

Metals

Hindalco Industries Limited

Yarn

Indo Thai Synthetics Company Limited

Jewellery

Indriya

Novelis Inc

Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd (TAF)

Cement

UltraTech Cement Limited

Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL)

Telecom

Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi)

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33x in 30 years – A Trajectory for Good

Century Enka is the technical fibre business under Century Textile and Industries Limited.Century Enka Limited was incepted in 1965 by Mr. B.K. Birla in collaboration with AKZO Nobel of Netherlands. Over the years, it has emerged a reputed producer of high quality Nylon Tyre Cord Fabric (NTCF) used as reinforcement material in bias tyres and Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) used mainly by apparel industry.Century Enka is the largest producer of NFY and second largest manufacturer of NTCF in India. Century Enka offers a very broad product basket of NFY comprising of Mono filaments, Mother Yarn, FDY, POY, Draw textured, Dope-dyed yarns, TOW, Draw wound yarns. It also makes customised tyre cord fabric for reinforcement of tyres which are used in motor cycles, scooters, light commercial vehicles (LMVs), heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) and off the road (OTR).Century Enka produces a wide range of high-quality Nylon Processed Yarns for varied application areas. The Nylon industrial yarns are used for a variety of applications including fish-twines, conveyor belts, sports and active wear, intimate and foundation wear, etc.Its brand, Enkalon, stands a testimony to the high quality of material which gives a soft, lustrous and elegant feel to the finished fabric. The Nylon processed yarn can be used for various weaving applications on high-speed, latest generation machines. Century Enka is a pioneer in Jumbo beams for nylon yarn in India.Mr. Suresh Sodani is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Century Enka.&nbsp;

Walk into any sporting goods store, run your hand along a rack of activewear, or pull on a pair of seamless innerwear, and there is a reasonable chance that nylon is doing the work. It is one of those materials that earns its place quietly. Strong enough for outdoor gear, soft enough for skin contact, resilient through repeated washes, vivid enough to hold the deepest dye. For over half a century, it has been one of the textile industry's most reliable workhorses.And yet, nylon has a problem that the industry could not solve for the longest time. It is derived from petrochemicals, and for most of its history, once it became waste, it stayed that way. Offcuts from spinning facilities, trimmings from fabric production, rejected bobbins from texturising lines, all of these accumulated with limited pathways back into productive use. The industry could manufacture nylon at scale, but it had not figured out how to close the loop.That gap is where Nuenyl begins. Developed by <a href="/businesses/companies/century-enka/">Century Enka</a>, part of Aditya Birla Group, it is India's first 100% chemically recycled nylon yarn, and the first of its kind to be manufactured at scale in the country. &nbsp;<h3>The problem with starting from scratch</h3>Sustainability in textiles has often been framed as a materials substitution story. Replace this fibre with that one. Use less of this, more of that. It is a useful frame up to a point, but it tends to sidestep a more fundamental question: What happens to the material that already exists?During industrial nylon manufacturing, waste is generated at multiple stages of production across spinning, winding, texturising and fabric processing. Traditionally, this pre-consumer waste had few good options. Some was downcycled into lower-value applications. Much of it ended up in landfills. The machinery existed to make nylon at enormous scale. The machinery to recover it reliably, at industrial volumes, was another problem entirely. One that chemical recycling technology has only recently made tractable.Chemical recycling works at the molecular level. Pre-consumer nylon waste is broken down to recover caprolactam, the fundamental building block of nylon polymer. That caprolactam is then repolymerised and spun into yarn again. The process essentially rebuilds the material from its foundations, which is why the resulting fibre can match virgin nylon in softness, strength, moisture absorption and colour retention. Not approximate it. Match it.This is the process at the heart of Nuenyl.<h4>Nuenyl at a glance:</h4><ul><li>100% chemically recycled nylon yarn</li><li>Made from pre-consumer industrial waste&nbsp;</li><li>Certified: GRS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, REACH compliant&nbsp;</li><li>Available as Draw Textured Yarns, Air Textured Yarns, Flat Yarns, Solution-dyed Yarns, and Recycled Nylon Chips</li></ul><h3> What scale actually requires</h3>It is one thing to demonstrate that chemical recycling of nylon is technically possible. Research institutions and startups have shown that for years. It is another thing to do it reliably, at commercially meaningful volumes, with the consistency that global textile supply chains require.That distinction matters more than it is sometimes given credit for. A garment manufacturer sourcing fabric for a major retail customer cannot absorb variability. Lead times, denier specifications, colour response, tensile behaviour, all must perform within tight tolerances, batch after batch. Sustainability credentials are increasingly important to procurement decisions, but they do not override the fundamentals of the product.Century Enka's position here is built over three decades of experience in nylon yarn manufacturing combined with in-house control of every stage in the production process from recycling to spinning. That integration is not incidental. It is what makes it possible to offer competitive pricing, faster lead times, and the kind of flexibility on custom specifications that manufacturers need when making sourcing decisions. &nbsp;<h3>A shift that is already underway</h3>The textile industry is not waiting for a single breakthrough to rearrange itself. The change is slower and less dramatic with a gradual shift in what procurement teams prioritise, what brands are willing to put on a label, and what consumers are starting to demand. Traceability is becoming a baseline expectation rather than a differentiator. Questions of where a material comes from and what happens to it afterwards are moving from the margins of sourcing conversations to the centre.Nuenyl is designed for exactly this moment. Not as a niche offering for brands that want to make a sustainability statement, but as a material that can be adopted at the scale at which the textile industry actually operates.For Aditya Birla Group, whose manufacturing presence spans industries and continents, Nuenyl’s launch is consistent with how the Group has approached industrial transition earlier as well. That means gauging the convergence of technological readiness, supply chain development and market demand, and building the infrastructure to address it.The loop, in other words, can be closed. It just takes the right combination of technology, infrastructure and manufacturing depth to do it at scale. Century Enka has built that combination. Nuenyl is the result.

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Nylon’s Second Spin

Innovation

<h3>Bengaluru Biker Who’s on a Mission to Transform Lives</h3>Bengaluru-based engineer, Vishwala C Patel, is transforming the lives of the poor and needy, one bike ride at a time. Seven years ago, Vishwala was on her way to college when she saw people sleeping on the streets without blankets. When she and her friends distributed blankets to them the next day, little did they realise their single act of kindness towards street-dwellers would grow into a mission to uplift communities in and around Bengaluru.“At that moment, we realised what an impact we had created when they wholeheartedly blessed us. The smile with which they sent us off is something that I still carry with me till date,” says Vishwala.&nbsp;<div class="video-responsive"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tnqgML-MnBw" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>&nbsp;The incident led Vishwala to found the Kavach Trust along with friends and volunteers. Over the last seven years, the 27-year-old engineer has been riding the streets of Bengaluru and its surrounding villages on her motorcycle, lending a helping hand to those in need.Vishwala and her team have provided food to the hungry, distributed umbrellas to street vendors, organised blood donation drives for thalassemia patients, mentored kids and even helped repair schools – one ride at a time. In the process, they have transformed countless lives.“We have expanded to over 170 volunteers, who are ready to face the world and make an impact one step at a time,” says the young changemaker.Undoubtedly, funding has been a struggle. Vishwala has also had to juggle her impact work while holding a full-time job as an engineer. But she has never been one to give up. She continues to expand the Trust’s work.She says, "Donate your time to social work. There are people around you in need, and your time can change their lives."Aditya Birla Group is happy to partner The Better India to give voice to inspiring stories of people acting as <a href="/our-story/a-force-for-good/">#AForceForGood</a>.

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Biker Girl Becomes Messiah for Bengaluru’s Poor

People and diversity

Grasim Industries Limited is the flagship company of Aditya Birla Group. It started as a textiles manufacturer in India in 1947. Today, it has evolved into a leading diversified player with leadership presence across many sectors. It is a leading global producer of Viscose, Diversified Chemicals, Linen Yarn and Fabrics producer in India.&nbsp;The company recently has entered paints business under the brand name ‘Birla Opus’ and would be setting up six plants of manufacturing decorative paints across Pan India locations.&nbsp;Leveraging the Group synergies, Grasim has launched “Birla Pivot”, the B2B online marketplace for building materials. Through its subsidiaries, UltraTech Cement, Aditya Birla Capital and Aditya Birla Renewables, it is also India’s prominent cement producer, leading diversified financial services player and clean energy solutions player.&nbsp;<h3>Grasim has a strong presence in the market through following businesses:</h3>Viscose Staple FibreGrasim is India's pioneer in VSF — a man-made, bio-degradable fibre that is fast emerging as a sustainable alternative to cotton. A versatile fibre, VSF is used in apparel, home textiles, dress materials, knit wears and non-woven applications. Grasim’s business, Birla Cellulose, has a range of fibres which can be used in their original form, or can be blended with all natural and synthetic fibres for enhanced comfort and feel.Starting production in 1954 at Grasim’s Nagda facility, the business has grown steadily over seven decades. The Pulp &amp; Fibre Business of Grasim derives its competitive edge from its integrated business model, with captive raw materials - dissolving grade wood pulp, caustic soda, carbon-disulphide, power generation and steam.Birla Cellulose’s product portfolio includes Livaeco™ by Birla Cellulose, Birla Modal™, Birla Excel™, Birla Viscose™ and Birla Spunshades™. Birla Cellulose fibres are of natural origin, moisture absorbent, have soft feel, and are completely biodegradable.&nbsp;Viscose Filament YarnGrasim Industries Limited is the largest viscose filament yarn (VFY) manufacturer in India and the 3rd largest globally. The company is also the largest VFY exporter in India with exports to 45 countries.VFY business became a part of Grasim Industries Limited on 1st July 2017, following the merger of Aditya Birla Nuvo Limited. Subsequently, Grasim acquired the rights to operate and manage the Century Rayon division of Century Textiles and Industries Limited (CTIL) from 1st February 2018. Since then, Grasim’s VFY production capacity has increased to 48 KTPA.Represented as the brand Raysil® (formerly known as RayOne), VFY is of 100% natural origin and its product portfolio includes 20 deniers to 1200 deniers of both bright and dope dyed viscose filament yarns. Its versatility, superior drape, fluidity and lustre make it a popular choice for manufacturing fabrics such as georgettes, crepes, chiffons, and many more.Grasim’s VFY is manufactured at its twin locations in Shahad, Maharashtra and Veraval, Gujarat.&nbsp;ChemicalsIn 1972, Grasim’s chemicals business was set up to manufacture caustic soda for the company’s VSF unit. Today, it is one of India’s largest caustic soda producers and is a market leader in the chlor-alkali segment. &nbsp;Over the years, Grasim’s chemicals business has created a strong foothold in the industry and offers a wide range of products from chlorine derivatives to epoxy.Chlor-alkali: In 2016, Grasim’s merger with Aditya Birla Chemicals India Ltd. (ABCIL) helped catapult the company’s caustic soda capacity from 452 KTPA to 884 KTPA making it the largest producer of caustic soda in India back then. Today, Grasim’s total caustic soda capacity is 1,290 KTPA. Through brownfield expansion, Grasim plans to expand the caustic soda capacity to 1,530 KTPA from 1,290 KTPA by 2024.The business uses cost-effective membrane cell technology and is largely self-sufficient in power. For gainful utilisation of chlorine, the business has portfolio of chlorine derivatives like Stable Bleaching Powder (SBP), Polyaluminium Chloride (PAC), Chlorosulphonic Acid (CSA), Chlorinated Paraffin Wax (CPW), Calcium Chloride (CaCl), Aluminium Chloride (AlCl) and Chloromethane (CMS).Epoxy: The business’ epoxy products range from basic products like liquid epoxy resins to value added products like formulated resins, reactive diluents and hardeners. The manufacturing complex at Vilayat houses a 123 KTPA capacity epoxy plant. Through expansion, Grasim plans to double the epoxy capacity to 246 KTPA by FY2024.&nbsp;TextilesGrasim ventured into the textiles industry in 1949 by setting up Jaya Shree Textiles at Rishra, West Bengal. Today, Jaya Shree Textiles is one of India’s leading linen and wool manufacturers. It has four strategic business units (SBUs) i.e., linen spinning, linen fabric, wool combing and worsted spinning. Today, Jaya Shree Textiles sells its products in over 50 countries, spanning across six continents.Jaya Shree Textiles has provided the evolving Indian fashion industry with an international edge. Finest flax is sourced from France, Belgium and other parts of Europe to make 100% pure linen. Cutting edge European technology is used to spin the fibres, weave and dye them which makes it unique and difficult to replicate. This superior technology also enables Jaya Shree Textiles to manufacture over 3000 different types of weaves, textures and blends. The company has significantly revolutionised the Indian textile market by popularising linen in India across a wide customer base with its brand ‘Linen Club’.Linen Club is the largest linen fabric brand in India with expertise in linen manufacturing and design, for more than 70 years. Linen Club is the pioneer of linen in India and is now retailed through both exclusive retail outlets and multi-brand outlets. It is the largest linen retail chain in the world.&nbsp;Know more about <a href="/businesses/brands/linen-club/">Linen Club</a>&nbsp;InsulatorsAditya Birla Insulators is India’s largest manufacturer of electrical insulators and is amongst the top four insulator manufacturers globally. It produces the widest range of insulators in India including insulators for transmission lines &amp; substations up to 1200 kV voltage level, as well as equipment &amp; railways. Its total installed manufacturing capacity is 56,400 TPA with specialisation in both ceramic and composite insulators. The company commissioned Composite Hallow Core Insulators (CHCI) plant at Halol which is a joint venture between Aditya Birla Power Composites Limited (ABPCL) with Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH of Germany in 2019.Know more about <a href="/businesses/companies/aditya-birla-insulators/">Aditya Birla Insulators</a> and <a href="/businesses/companies/aditya-birla-power-composites-limited-abpcl/">Aditya Birla Power Composites Limited</a>&nbsp;PaintsThrough Birla Opus, Grasim aims to be one of the biggest players in the fast-growing decorative paints industry. It plans to set up six manufacturing plants in Haryana, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and West Bengal till FY 2025 with a total capacity of 1,332 MLPA and a project cost of ₹10,000 Crore.The trial run for Birla Opus’s three plants began in the third quarter of FY23-24. It’s painting service, branded as PaintCraft, had completed projects at more than 150 sites by December 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;B2B E-CommerceBirla Pivot, the B2B e-Commerce platform for building solutions, is a business unit of Grasim Industries Ltd. Birla Pivot will primarily focus on MSMEs in the Building Materials segment with the potential to further extend to other relevant categories. It’s key value proposition is an integrated procurement solution including on-time delivery and a superior product range at competitive pricing.&nbsp;Covering a spectrum of building materials, Birla Pivot aims to become a one-stop destination for all procurement needs. Birla Pivot has already onboarded over 120 brands and 5500+ SKUs (stock keeping units), providing its customers with a diverse range of categories &amp; products. These categories are steel, cement, tiles &amp; surfaces, ply &amp; laminates, doors, windows, sanitary &amp; bath fitting, among others. The platform is rapidly launching across North, West &amp; South India.

For decades, energy has been a silent enabler of industrial growth - essential, yet often treated as a variable cost to be managed. Today, that equation is changing. Across the world, the transition to cleaner energy is reshaping not just how businesses operate, but how they compete, grow, and create value.At Aditya Birla Group, this shift is being embraced not as a constraint, but as an opportunity. And at the heart of this transformation is <a href="/businesses/companies/grasim-industries-limited/">Grasim Industries</a>—quietly, steadily reimagining what energy means for a modern, global enterprise.It began with a simple realisation: energy can no longer remain an external dependency. In a world defined by climate commitments, volatile fuel markets, and rising stakeholder expectations, the cost of inaction is far greater than the cost of change.The Group’s response has been deliberate. Instead of relying solely on conventional power or long-term purchase agreements, it has been enhancing its profile as an energy generator. In FY26, flagship company Grasim had, through its subsidiary <a href="/businesses/companies/aditya-birla-renewables-abrl/">Aditya Birla Renewables Ltd.</a>, built up a portfolio of ~4.3GW in clean energy.This focus on energy continues. Through a series of carefully structured investments—often taking minority stakes in renewable energy projects—Grasim and other Aditya Birla Group companies are moving deeper into the energy sector. &nbsp;<h3>Strategic Bets</h3>These are not attention-grabbing, single-project bets. They are smaller, distributed investments across solar and hybrid assets, built in partnership with experienced developers. On their own, each project may appear modest. Together, they form something far more powerful: a growing network of clean energy assets that the Group can rely on, shape, and scale (see graphic below).There is intent behind the structure. By holding strategic stakes in these projects, the Group secures long-term access to energy at predictable costs, while retaining the flexibility to expand. What was once a fluctuating expense began to look more like a controlled, strategic input—aligned with long-term business planning. &nbsp;<h3>Responsible Outlook</h3>But this is not only about cost or control. It is also about responsibility.As industries such as cement, textiles, and chemicals navigate increasing scrutiny around carbon emissions, the expectations are clear. Customers want greener products. Investors are prioritising sustainability. Policymakers are accelerating the shift toward renewables, guided by global frameworks such as the Paris Agreement.For Aditya Birla Group, integrating renewable energy into its operations is a direct response to today’s imperatives. It is a way to reduce carbon intensity at scale, to align with global benchmarks, and to ensure that growth does not come at the cost of environmental impact.In this sense, sustainability is being woven into the fabric of the business itself.A case in point is UltraTech’s investment in floating solar photovoltaic panels in two water reservoirs at its Awarpur Cement Works. With around 7,600 panels installed, the unit can generate up to 3.30 MW. It is expected to reduce about 6,000 MT of CO2 emission annually.There’s another dimension to the project. The water reservoirs help in water conservation and store about 110, 000 cubic metres of water. Apart from generating solar energy, the panels will help reduce water loss due to evaporation. Thus, this initiative has multiple benefits – energy security, captive power generation, water harvesting and conservation and carbon emission reduction. &nbsp;<h3>Cohesive Action</h3>As these investments have grown, so has the ambition behind them.What began as a series of project-level decisions is now evolving into a more cohesive vision, anchored by Aditya Birla Renewables. This platform brings together the Group’s renewable assets and aspirations under a single strategic umbrella—one that is designed not just to support internal demand, but to scale with it.The recent Rs 3,000 crore investment commitment from BlackRock in Aditya Birla Renewables reflects the strength of this vision. It signals confidence—not only in the Group’s ability to execute, but in the long-term relevance of building integrated, platform-led energy capabilities.In many ways, this marks a transition from participation to leadership in the energy space.Yet, the impact of this shift extends beyond the boundaries of the organisation.Each renewable project contributes to local economies—creating jobs, supporting infrastructure, and bringing cleaner energy into the grid. Clusters of such projects, particularly around industrial hubs, have the potential to reshape regional energy landscapes—making them more resilient, efficient, and sustainable.For the country, it supports broader energy transition goals. And for the Group, it reinforces a long-standing belief: that business success and societal progress are deeply interconnected.Through Grasim and its broader ecosystem, Aditya Birla Group is building up its energy capability step by step. Not through sweeping gestures, but through consistent, well-considered moves that add up to something transformational.In a future where energy will define both opportunity and risk, this approach offers a clear advantage. Because those who shape their energy future will, in many ways, shape their own. &nbsp;<h3>At a Glance: Recent Renewable Energy Investments</h3><h4>Grasim Industries</h4><ul><li>~29% stake in a solar SPV with GMR Group (Kalinga Solar Power )</li><li>Acquisition of ~26% stakes in multiple renewable SPVs (₹69 crore aggregate investment )</li><li>Investment in ~70 MW of renewable energy capacity across projects&nbsp;</li><li>Captive solar power procurement from a ~10 MW plant in Odisha &nbsp;</li></ul><h4>UltraTech Cement (a Grasim subsidiary)</h4><ul><li>~26% stake in Sunsure Solarpark SPVs (multiple projects across states )</li><li>26% equity shares of AMPIN C&amp;I Power Forty Four Private Limited, a company engaged in generation and transmission of renewable energy &nbsp;</li><li>Distributed solar projects (~10–75 MW range) across Maharashtra, UP, Odisha</li></ul>

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Energising Growth, Responsibly: A New Chapter for Grasim and Aditya Birla Group

Sustainability

Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL), is a 100 per cent subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited, a metals flagship of Aditya Birla Group.A leading alumina refinery, Utkal operates in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It comprises a 2.12MTPA alumina refinery, captive Baphlimali bauxite mines of 8MTPA with valid lease title up to February 2048, and a captive co-generation power plant of 90MW along with a 5MW solar power plant.Utkal was originally conceptualised in 1992-93 to set up an alumina refinery with captive bauxite mines by four reputed corporate groups – Alcan, INDAL, Tata and Norsk Hydro Aluminium of Norway.INDAL was merged with Hindalco in the year 2004 and subsequently UAIL became a 100 per cent subsidiary of Hindalco in FY 2008.Utkal is a world-class refinery with state-of-the-art technology from the world’s acclaimed technology supplier, Rio-Tinto-Alcan. Utkal has the best quality bauxite as its input, and an environment-friendly logistics network for bauxite, other raw materials and product alumina through conveyors and railway networks. &nbsp;The bauxite for UAIL is sourced from Baphlimali mines and travels over an 18km Long Distance Conveyor (LDC), which is one-of-a-kind in the world. UAIL enjoys the global leadership position in terms of product quality, energy consumption and cost per ton.Utkal caters to 70 per cent of Hindalco’s smelter’s alumina requirement and supplies to other domestic and international market. The high purity alumina supplied by Utkal enables our new age smelters to produce niche aluminium metal catering to sectors like aviation and space, defence, food &amp; beverage, transport etc.Initially Utkal’s greenfield plant was commissioned with a capacity of 1.5MTPA in 2013-14. This plant was expanded to 2.12MTPA and commissioned in August 2021.Year after year, Utkal is surpassing its own record in terms of production, efficiencies, customer expectations, societal stewardship and creating a new benchmark.As a responsible corporate citizen, Utkal is committed to socio-economic well-being and transforming the lives in the tribal hinterland. Utkal is relentlessly working to improve the Human Development Index of our community through various CSR, CR &amp; sustainability initiatives in 232 villages of 25-gram panchayats of Odisha. Utkal is touching the lives of more than 201,000 people through its five pillars of interventions - education, healthcare, sustainable livelihood, rural infrastructure and addressing the issues of their socio-economic concern. Utkal’s unique multi-stakeholder-based initiatives are in line with the Sustainable Developmental Goal of United Nations 2030. &nbsp;<h3>Products</h3><ul><li>Alumina</li></ul>

<img class="image_resized image-style-align-left" style="width:50%;" src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/modern_innovation_4e1184e220.webp" alt="modern-innovation.webp"> SPECIALTY ALUMINA<h3>THE WHITE GOLD OF MODERN INNOVATION</h3>Found in everything from hip replacement prosthesis and fire-resistant cables to water treatment plants and precision polishing compounds, specialty aluminas are fundamental to modern innovation. They’re also hidden in plain sight as the precious gemstones ruby and sapphire (aluminium oxide). Here's a primer about specialty alumina's remarkable versatility and how <a href="/businesses/companies/hindalco-industries-limited/">Hindalco</a> is meeting India's growing demand for this transformative material.<div class="page-break" style="page-break-after:always;">&nbsp;</div><figure><figure class="table"><table style="border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody class="border-none"><tr><td style=";"><h3><img class="image_resized image-style-align-right" style="width:50%;" src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/alumina_advantage_d2f0e3a8c2.webp" alt="alumina-advantage.webp"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</h3><h3>The Alumina Advantage</h3>Specialty alumina's utility springs from an impressive list of properties. It ranks 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, second only to diamond, making it exceptionally durable. It has high thermal stability, withstanding temperatures above 2,000°C without breaking down. The material is chemically inert and biocompatible, which means it doesn't react with human tissue or corrode in harsh environments. It's also an excellent electrical insulator while conducting heat efficiently. Finally, specialty alumina is versatile in form, produced in various grades and particle sizes to suit different applications.</td></tr><tr><td style=";"><h3><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left" style="width:50%;" src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/gemstone_769ac8ad40.webp" alt="gemstone.webp"> The Gemstone Connection</h3>Long before scientists understood its chemistry, alumina captivated humanity as corundum, the crystalline form that creates naturally mined rubies and sapphires. Discoveries in China reveal that corundum axes were crafted as early as 2500 BCE. The word ‘corundum’ itself traces back to the Tamil-Dravidian kuruvinda, meaning ruby-sapphire. When trace amounts of chromium mingle with alumina's crystal structure, they create the crimson brilliance of rubies. Add iron and titanium instead, and you get the deep blue of sapphires. These gemstones, formed naturally over millions of years, are essentially pure specialty alumina dressed in colour. Their synthetic variants, engineered in labs like other specialty aluminas, are used in jewellery as well as in industrial applications such as in semiconductors.</td></tr><tr><td style=";"><h3><img class="image_resized image-style-align-right" style="width:50%;" src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/bitter_salt_7f04dc7120.webp" alt="bitter-salt.webp"> From Bitter Salt to Modern Marvel</h3>The journey from gemstone to industrial powerhouse began with alum, a compound known since ancient times for dyeing fabrics. The word ‘alumina’ comes from the Latin alumen, meaning ‘bitter salt’, referring to alum's astringent taste. In the late 18th century, French chemists recognised that alum contained a new earth, alumina, which was an oxide of an unknown metal. English chemist Sir Humphry Davy coined the term ‘aluminium’ in 1812 while attempting to isolate this mysterious metal. Today, specialty alumina is refined from bauxite ore using the Bayer process, transforming raw mineral into precision-engineered materials.</td></tr><tr><td style=";"><h3><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left" style="width:50%;" src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/rebuilding_body_8f923195b4.webp" alt="rebuilding-body.webp"> Rebuilding the Body</h3>Perhaps one of specialty alumina's most remarkable applications is in the human body itself. High-purity alumina ceramic has been used since the 1970s to create artificial hip and knee joints. Its exceptional biocompatibility means the human body doesn't reject it. The material's hardness, comparable to natural tooth enamel, makes it ideal for dental implants and bone replacements. Alumina ceramic joints can last decades, restoring mobility and quality of life for millions of patients worldwide. industrial applications such as in semiconductors.</td></tr><tr><td style=";"><h3><img class="image_resized image-style-align-right" style="width:50%;" src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/fire_safety_eac95ad660.webp" alt="fire-safety.webp"> Saving Lives through Fire Safety</h3>Alumina trihydrate, used as a flame retardant in cables, works by releasing water vapour when heated, which cools flames and dilutes combustible gases. This property makes it essential for halogen-free flame retardant solutions in buildings, vehicles, and electronics. By suppressing smoke and retarding fire, specialty alumina saves countless lives every year.</td></tr><tr><td style=";"><h3><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left" style="width:50%;" src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/powering_tomorrow_b904ab6382.webp" alt="powering-tomorrow.webp"> Powering Tomorrow's Technology</h3>From electric vehicles to renewable energy storage, specialty alumina is powering the future. High-purity alumina serves as a separator in lithium-ion batteries, keeping positive and negative electrodes apart while allowing ions to flow. Ultra-low soda alumina is used in catalytic converters that clean vehicle emissions. Specialty grades also appear in LED lighting, semiconductor manufacturing, and advanced ceramics for aerospace applications.</td></tr><tr><td style=";"><h3><img class="image_resized image-style-align-right image" style="width:50%;" src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/crystal_clear_water_b65472e95d.webp" alt="crystal-clear-water.webp"> Crystal Clear Water</h3>Specialty alumina plays a crucial role in making water safe to drink. Used in water treatment plants as a coagulant, it helps remove impurities, bacteria, and organic matter from water. Activated alumina also filters out fluoride, arsenic, and other contaminants, ensuring communities have access to clean, safe drinking water.</td></tr><tr><td style=";"><h3><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left image" style="width:50%;" src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/spacality_alumina_7a421e48d0.webp" alt="spacality-alumina.webp"> India's Specialty Alumina Pioneer</h3>Hindalco's Belagavi plant in Karnataka has been operational since 1969 and represents the only specialty alumina facility of this scale in India. What began as a producer of metallurgical alumina has evolved into a 100% specialty alumina operation serving non-metallurgical applications worldwide. The plant manufactures over 120 different grades of specialty alumina and hydrates, from normal soda to ultra-low soda varieties.</td></tr><tr><td style=";"><h3><img class="image_resized image-style-align-right" style="width:50%;" src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/innovation_core_dd6c7bf4b9.webp" alt="innovation-core.webp"> Innovation at the Core</h3>Hindalco also operates a world-class alumina research centre, the Hindalco Innovation Centre for Alumina (HIC-A), in Belagavi. Established in 1979, this facility has earned multiple awards and holds numerous patents for alumina innovations. The centre develops cutting-edge products like high-purity alumina for battery separators, low-soda boehmite for advanced ceramics, and precipitated superfine hydrate for flame retardant applications.</td></tr><tr><td style=";"><h3><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left" style="width:50%;" src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/precison_engg_11573ad10a.webp" alt="precison-engg.webp"> Precision Engineered</h3>Whether it is polishing compounds that deliver superior cut and shine, ceramic components that withstand extreme temperatures, or battery materials powering electric mobility, specialty alumina is everywhere. Hindalco's 50-plus years of manufacturing expertise, combined with state-of-the-art technology, ensures precision and consistency across all applications.</td></tr><tr><td style=";"><h3><img class="image_resized image-style-align-right" style="width:50%;" src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/building_india_s_future_b07e8c8ac1.webp" alt="building-india's-future.webp"> Building India's Future</h3>As India advances toward greater industrialisation, electrification, and technological self-reliance, the demand for specialty alumina continues to grow. From construction materials and consumer durables to batteries and renewable energy systems, specialty alumina is integral to India's development story. And Hindalco, with its technical superiority and commitment to innovation, is leading the way in meeting this demand while setting global standards for quality and sustainability.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></figure>

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Specialty Alumina: The white gold of modern innovation

Aditya Birla Group forayed into branded jewellery retail business in 2024 with the launch of its brand, Indriya, under the company, Novel Jewels.Rooted in Sanskrit, Indriya signifies strength and the power of the five senses—elements that drive our consciousness and shape our experiences. The brand's insignia, a graceful Female Gazelle, symbolises the senses and epitomises feminine beauty and elegance. Indriya is not just about our identity; it’s about celebrating the profound love women have for jewellery.Indriya is a "New Age Jewellery" brand that transforms the jewellery experience for every Indian. With a projected 50% CAGR and 3x the industry growth over the next decade, Indirya aspires to become one of the top three jewellery retailers within the first five years of its launch, and potentially the largest direct-to-consumer retailer under Aditya Birla Group.Indriya offers over 20,000 curated and 8,000 exclusive designs, crafted for various occasions. Currently Indriya has 27 stores across New Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Patna, Indore, Surat, Lucknow, Vijayawada, and &nbsp;Bhubaneswar. It plans to open 100 stores across India by FY2026.Mr. Sandeep Kohli is the Chief Executive Officer of Novel Jewels.

From the high-fashion runways of Mumbai or Paris to the intimate setting of your home, Aditya Birla Group’s jewellery brand is sparking the love through exquisitely-crafted collections of gold and diamond masterpieces designed to be cherished for eternity.&nbsp;<h3><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left image" style="width:35%;" src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/from_indriya_with_love_5_1c1ed0507c.webp" alt="from-indriya-with-love (5).webp"> &nbsp;&nbsp; Setting the catwalk ablaze</h3>The Lakme Fashion Week 2026 dazzled Mumbai between 19th-22nd March, and the scintillating collaboration between <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWbZzjqR69_/">Indriya with designer Amit Aggarwal</a> made it shine even brighter. <a href="/businesses/companies/indriya/">Indriya</a> paid homage to India’s cultural heritage through polki and diamonds, complemented by Amit Ag garwal’s signature Banarsi weaves and mirror work.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Talking about the concept behind collaborating with Indriya to showcase his collection ‘Orizon’ at Lakme Fashion Week, the designer said “I think both jewellery at Indriya and clothing at Amit Aggarwal chase the concept of light.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Models Rhea Kapoor, Juhi Godambe, Amyra Dastur and Niki Mehra walked the ramp adorned in Indriya’s jewellery, paired with Amit Aggarwal’s sculptural couture, with Disha Patani taking centre stage as the showstopper. The collection represented a powerful expression of heritage reimagined in the luminous, contemporary form of Indriya x Orizon.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<div class="page-break" style="page-break-after:always;">&nbsp;</div><h3><img class="image_resized image-style-align-right image" style="width:40%;" src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/from_indriya_with_love_6_a3160675da.webp" alt="from-indriya-with-love (6).webp">&nbsp; Your forever Valentine</h3>The concept of timelessness is integral to Indriya, which celebrates love not just for a moment or for a day but for a lifetime. This message came through strongly through the brand’s <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DUdPcwziGX0/?hl=en">special Valentine’s Day campaign</a>, with celebrity couple Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu adding sparkle to the screen. The brand created a playful narrative that has Soha guessing the phrase ‘Dil Abhi Bhara Nahin’ in a game of Dumb Charades; it culminates with Kunal gifting her a diamond necklace that is her ‘forever Valentine’.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<h3> &nbsp;</h3><div class="page-break" style="page-break-after:always;">&nbsp;</div><h3>Bonjour to Indian Karigari</h3>A love for Indian craftsmanship is integral to the brand. At the Paris Couture Week held between 26-29th January 2026, Indriya bedazzled the city of love as the official jewellery partner of renowned designer Gaurav Gupta. The artistry of Indian jewellery was showcased in all its glory through Indriya’s first-ever collection at this prestigious global fashion platform.“Indriya takes pride in bringing the finest nuances of Indian art, craft, architecture and culture into its design vocabulary and its nuanced story telling,” said Indriya’s Head of Marketing and Visual Merchandising Shantiswarup Panda in a press release. “Our collaboration with Gaurav Gupta is an endeavour to present to the world, the beautiful Indian concept of duality in a unique manner through the Paris Couture Week.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<img class="image_resized image-style-align-left image-style-align-left;" style="width:45%;" src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/from_indriya_with_love_2_14f8876eef.webp" alt="from-indriya-with-love (2).webp"> <img class="image_resized image-style-align-right" style="width:45%;" src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/from_indriya_with_love_3_705511bf10.webp" alt="from-indriya-with-love (3).webp"><div class="page-break" style="page-break-after:always;">&nbsp;</div> Gaurav Gupta’s couture collection was inspired by the concept of dualities, elements that coexist and complete one another, rooted in Ardhanarishvara, the divine union of the masculine and feminine. The collection explored contrasts that shape creation itself, such as structure and fluidity, form and formlessness, strength and grace.Speaking about his collaboration with Indriya, the couturier explained, “Jewellery, for me, is not an embellishment of the body, but an extension of its inner geometry. In The Divine Androgyne, each form becomes a vessel of energy, memory, and quiet power. Working with Indriya felt instinctive, their language of heritage and ornament offered the perfect balance of tradition and restraint, complementing the collection without ever overpowering it.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<figure class="image image_resized image-style-align-left" style="width:40%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/from_indriya_with_love_4_d946df8628.webp" alt="from-indriya-with-love (4).webp"></figure> Indriya’s designs are anchored in India’s rich aesthetics and cultural heritage so they speak the same language as Gaurav Gupta’s sculptural couture vocabulary - precise, luminous and sculptural. At the presentation of his Spring/Summer 2026 Collection, the jewels stole the show by becoming points of light that moved with the wearer, connecting body, craft and couture.Abhishek Rastogi, Head of Design at Indriya, explained that the jewellery had been carefully curated to work in harmony with the collection’s bold silhouettes and flowing forms: “Each piece enhances the couture, bringing together precision, craftsmanship and artistic expression.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<div class="page-break" style="page-break-after:always;">&nbsp;</div><h3>Love in all its forms</h3>The latest collection from Indriya adds the bliss of divine love to the repertoire with gold filigree Kaliganthis that echo the devotion of the Sapta Matrikas, and threads of gold that trace the grace of Mata ni Pachedi.To feel the love, browse through Indriya’s latest Devi Collection, and other treasures on its <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.indriya.com/devi">online store</a>.

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From Indriya with Love 

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In the bustling city of Bengaluru, where access to healthcare for the less privileged is often a daily struggle, a mother and daughter chose to become a force for good that provided quality and accessible treatment.For over 15 years, Priya’s mother Rani Desai, a public health consultant, witnessed a stark and painful truth: families in underserved communities going without even the most basic medical care. Illnesses that could be treated were left to worsen, simply because help was out of reach. Instead of waiting for change, she decided to create it.&nbsp;<div class="video-responsive"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NdjB2CYAN90" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>&nbsp;Drawing on their personal savings and an unshakeable sense of purpose, the mother-daughter duo founded the Anahat Foundation. What began as a small effort soon grew into a lifeline for thousands. Through free health camps, they brought consultations, medicines, and diagnostic tests directly to those who needed them most—no cost, no barriers, no questions asked.For the communities they served, this was more than healthcare. It was dignity, reassurance, and hope. “I have been coming here for four to five years,” shares one beneficiary. “Blood tests are free, medicines are free, doctor consultations are free—and everything is well managed. They provide good medicines.”Over the past seven years alone, the foundation has treated more than 15,000 people, caring for 50 to 100 patients every single day. But what truly defines their journey is not just the scale—it is their unwavering commitment. Even when funds ran low, they never stopped. Priya stepped in to strengthen the foundation’s reach—mobilising resources, building awareness, and ensuring the work could continue.Rani remained on the frontlines, treating patients with compassion and dedication until her very last breath. Together, they proved that change does not always begin with institutions. Sometimes, it begins with two people who refuse to give up.Today, though her mother is no longer by her side, Priya continues to carry their shared dream forward. The mission remains clear: to ensure that no one is denied access to affordable, quality primary and preventive healthcare.Priya is well aware that to sustain and grow this impact, more hands are needed. “We need support from young people,” she says. “Whether it’s volunteering your time or donating even a small amount.”Aditya Birla Group is happy to partner The Better India to give voice to inspiring stories of people acting as <a href="/our-story/a-force-for-good/">#AForceForGood</a>.