Numbers: Driving Sustainable Excellence in Aluminium Production at BALCO
28th June 2025
Aluminium production is a large-scale, high-precision operation that relies extensively on data. From bauxite extraction to the casting of quality aluminium products, each stage of production is underpinned by robust statistical monitoring and data interpretation. On the occasion of National Statistics Day, BALCO recognizes the foundational role of data in optimizing processes, enhancing sustainability, and ensuring operational excellence in metal production.
Incorporating statistical insights across its operations, BALCO has institutionalized real-time data monitoring as a critical part of decision-making. The systematic analysis of performance indicators not only ensures the permissible limits of key functions but also facilitates resource efficiency, emission reduction, and enhanced production.
Highlighting the importance of monitoring in metal production, Kariveda Sreekanth, Lead – Environment Coordinator, Potline shares, “Data monitoring is a non-negotiable part of my day-to-day working. We maintain a minute-by-minute check on the smelters to ensure emissions from the potroom remain well within permissible standards. This diligence has encouraged and enabled us to consistently lower emissions, contributing to a cleaner and safer environment.”
Adding to this, Mr. Abhishek Patel, Head – Process Control, states, “The potroom operates as a complex ecosystem. Critical parameters such as temperature, voltage, raw material input, and purity levels are non-negotiable when it comes to tracking. The consistent monitoring helps in enabling and maintaining optimal technical conditions while maximizing output upholding the highest quality of our product.”
Emphasizing the role of digitization in streamlining operations, Mr. Nawadeep Agarwal, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, explained, “Data integration has transformed how we work. Through real-time analytics and predictive maintenance, we have not only improved decision-making but have also reduced downtime while enhancing productivity. This optimization has also been critical in improving our agility and responsiveness offering precision into market dynamics.”
Through continuous innovation and strategic use of data, BALCO has significantly reduced its carbon footprint while enhancing production quality and efficiency. The use of statistical tools has enabled proactive interventions supporting regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of excellence, with improved accuracy built on a foundation of robust monitoring.
As we observe National Statistics Day, BALCO reaffirms its belief that numbers are not just indicators but enablers, empowering the organization to pursue its vision of zero harm, enhanced operational excellence, and sustainable nation-building.
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.
For more information, please visit
www.vedantalimited.com
