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BALCO Strengthens Commitment to Quality and Excellence in Aluminium Production with ‘Quality Sankalp’

22nd July 2025

Balconagar, 22nd July 2025: Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), India’s iconic aluminium producer and a unit of Vedanta Aluminium, introduced their flagship quality transformation initiative titled ‘Quality Sankalp’, reinforcing the company’s commitment to achieving ‘Zero Defect’ across its diverse product portfolio. The monthly initiative engaged more than 300 employees and business partners across multiple shop-floor units, fostering a culture of shared accountability for quality within the plant.

At BALCO, quality is a non-negotiable and integral aspect in every stage of the aluminium production lifecycle. From raw material selection to final product inspection, rigorous quality checks are systematically enforced. Raw materials such as coke, pitch, alumina and aluminium fluoride (AlF3) undergo detailed evaluation for chemical and physical parameters, including carbon and sulphur content and particle size distribution, which are critical for enhancing efficiency in the smelting process.

Additionally, during the metal melting process in potlines, the cryolite ratio is regulated to boost the effectiveness of electrolysis. The resulting molten aluminium is then subjected to a purity assessment before casting. Following casting, metallographic analysis is conducted to ensure uniform distribution of alloying elements. These extensive quality checks at each stage play a pivotal role in upholding product integrity while contributing to sustainable and environmentally responsible operations.

To institutionalize this focus, Quality Sankalp was launched under the theme ‘Standard Work = Quality Work’, underscoring the importance of standardized procedures to achieve consistent and high-quality production. By promoting behavioural change at the individual level, this monthly endeavour aims to advocate, educate, monitor, and strengthen quality practices across the organization placing BALCO as a high-quality aluminium producer in the metals sector.

Speaking on the initiative, Rajesh Kumar, CEO and Director, BALCO, stated, “At BALCO, quality is not just a goal, it is a way of working. Quality is at the forefront of our aluminium production, and through initiatives like Quality Sankalp, we are instilling a culture that encourages individual ownership, behavioural change, and continuous improvement. This transformation will empower us to deliver excellence, consistently and sustainably.”
In addition to Quality Sankalp, BALCO has undertaken several year-round quality initiatives including ‘Quality Knowledge Bites’, a learning series focused on enhancing awareness on quality principles. The company also celebrates World Quality Week with multiple interactive programs along with participation in the Standard Carnivals furthering its commitment to quality.

BALCO’s dedication to quality and sustainable excellence is underscored by its attainment of key certifications as well, including:

  • Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Certification for sustainability in the aluminium value chain
  • BIS certification for a broad product portfolio: 12 mm wire rods, EC ingots, alloy ingots, primary ingots, rolled sheets, conductor plates, and rolled plates
  • ISO 9001:2015: Quality Management System for quality management and customer satisfaction
  • IATF 16949:2016: International Automotive Task Force for the production and supply of products with various applications in the automotive industry
  • ISO/IEC 17025:2017: NABL accreditation
  • ISO 14001:2015: Environment Management System for environmental sustainability and waste reduction
  • ISO 50001:2018: Energy Management System for production of primary aluminium and alloys
  • ISO 45001:2018: Occupational Health & Safety Management System
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 www.balcoindia.com

For more information, please contact:

Shuchi Mishra
Head – PR & Communications,BALCO
Shuchi.Mishra@vedanta.co.in

Disclaimer:

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” – that is, statements related to future, not past, events. In this context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “should” or “will.” Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. For us, uncertainties arise from the behaviour of financial and metals markets including the London Metal Exchange, fluctuations in interest and or exchange rates and metal prices; from future integration of acquired businesses; and from numerous other matters of national, regional, and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive or regulatory nature. These uncertainties may cause our actual future results to be materially different than those expressed in our forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements.

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.

For more information, please visit www.vedantalimited.com

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