BALCO Accelerates Digital Transformation to Drive Safer, Smarter and More Efficient Operations
30th January 2026
Balconagar, 30th January 2026: Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), India’s iconic aluminium producer and a part of Vedanta Aluminium, is accelerating its digital transformation through a suite of integrated initiatives across the supply chain, potline, cast house, rolled products and carbon facilities. Designed to sharpen efficiency, elevate quality, strengthen safety and reinforce strong governance, these efforts reflect the company’s commitment to responsible and sustainable growth.
As digitalization becomes a defining driver of competitiveness in the global metals sector, BALCO’s digital push aligns with Vedanta’s conviction that future-ready operations must be built on technology-led intelligence.
Strengthening product quality and customer trust, BALCO has launched the Quality Sankalp App, enabling employees to capture and monitor quality parameters in real time on the shopfloor. The platform facilitates systematic recording of quality observations and enables prompt review and corrective actions. In addition, the app integrates asset optimization and health, safety, and environment (HSE) observations, ensuring a comprehensive and unified approach to operational excellence.
Targeting improved operational efficiency, BALCO has digitized critical laboratory and production processes. The 100% digitalization of the Coal Laboratory has enabled automated data capture, reporting, and seamless integration of key test parameters such as moisture, ash, volatile matter, and sulphur. These parameters play a decisive role in process efficiency and environmental performance. The integrated digital framework strengthens resource planning, improves process control, governance and supports informed operational decision-making across the value chain.
Speaking on the role of digitalization, Mr. Rajesh Kumar, CEO & Director, BALCO, said “Digitalization at BALCO is not merely about adopting technology, it is about building a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. These initiatives have strengthened governance, enhanced quality, and embedded safety into every layer of our operations. As part of Vedanta Aluminium, we remain focused on embedding digital intelligence into every layer of our processes so that we continue to deliver excellence in a rapidly evolving global environment.”
In terms of safety, BALCO has also implemented a consequence management portal to systematically capture potential unsafe acts, conditions, and work practices. The platform enables early identification and tracking of unforeseen risks, supporting timely intervention and closure across all levels. This is complemented by a 24×7 employee behavioural monitoring system that proactively identifies and mitigates risks associated with operations and vehicle movement, strengthening preventive safety governance.
Furthermore, BALCO has automated production and consumption booking processes across metal operations. This initiative provides real-time visibility of production data, reduces manual intervention, and enhances reporting accuracy, thereby strengthening governance and transparency. Through these initiatives, BALCO continues to demonstrate a focused approach to leveraging digital technologies to optimise processes, enhance quality, strengthen governance, and ensure workforce readiness through structured systems and data-driven decision-making.
About BALCO:
Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO) is a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, operating a 0.57 million tonne per annum aluminium smelter in Korba, Chhattisgarh. It is part of Vedanta’s Aluminium Business, a division of Vedanta Limited, which is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium, i.e., 2.42 million tonnes in FY25. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow. For more information, please log on to
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About Vedanta Limited:
Vedanta Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, is one of the world’s leading Oil
& Gas and Metals company with significant operations in Oil & Gas, Zinc, Lead, Silver,
Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, and Aluminium & Power across India, South Africa, Namibia, and
Australia. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing significantly to nation building.
Governance and sustainable development are at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong
focus on health, safety, and environment. Giving back is in the DNA of Vedanta, which is
focused on enhancing the lives of local communities. Under the aegis of Vedanta Cares, the
flagship social impact program, Nand Ghars have been set up as model anganwadis focused on
eradicating child malnutrition, providing education, healthcare, and empowering women with
skill development. Vedanta and its group companies have been featured in Dow Jones
Sustainability Index 2020, and were conferred Frost & Sullivan Sustainability Awards 2020,
CII Environmental Best Practices Award 2020, CSR Health Impact Award 2020, CII National
Award 2020 for Excellence in Water Management, CII Digital Transformation Award 2020, ICSI
National Award 2020 for excellence in Corporate Governance, People First HR Excellence Award
2020, ‘Company with Great Managers 2020’ by People Business and certified as a Great Place
to Work 2021. Vedanta’s flagship Nand Ghar Project was identified as best CSR project by the
Government of Rajasthan. Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the
National Stock Exchange in India and has ADRs listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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www.vedantalimited.com
