India Unveils Aluminium and Copper Vision Documents

  • 08 Jul 2025

On 4th July 2025, India unveiled its Aluminium Vision Document and Copper Vision Document at an international conference in Hyderabad, outlining ambitious plans to scale production six-fold by 2047 and ensure sustainable growth.

Key Points

  • Aluminium Production Goal: Ramp up aluminium output from 4.5 MTPA to 37 MTPA by 2047, requiring investments over ₹20 lakh crore.
  • Copper Demand Surge: Anticipates a six-fold increase in copper demand by 2047, with plans to add 5 million tonnes per annum of smelting and refining capacity by 2030.
  • Raw Material Security: Focus on expanding bauxite production to 150 MTPA by 2047 and enhancing domestic recycling and circularity for aluminium. For copper, securing overseas mineral assets and reducing import dependence are priorities.
  • Sustainability & Low-Carbon Tech: Promote low-carbon technologies and transition to environmentally responsible mining and production practices.
  • Strategic Role: Aluminium’s role in clean energy systems, electric mobility, and infrastructure highlighted, while copper’s importance in energy transition, solar power, and EVs emphasized.
  • Global Ambitions: India aims to capture a 10% share of the global aluminium market by 2047, becoming Aatmanirbhar in production and exports.