MSME-backed Aluminium Sector Key To Global Sustainability: Om Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla calls for a technology and research push to boost India’s global competitiveness
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday said India’s aluminium industry, supported by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and domestic innovation, is positioned to play a larger role in global manufacturing and sustainability amid ongoing tariff concerns.
Speaking at Alumex India 2025 Birla said the aluminium industry is becoming increasingly important for the country’s manufacturing base and for advancing the government’s self-reliance agenda. He described aluminium as a versatile metal used across sectors ranging from daily-use products to aircraft and electric vehicles, and noted its recyclability as an advantage for sustainable growth.
“Alumex India 2025 has been organised to present India’s aluminium industry, MSMEs, and their innovations before the world,” he said, acknowledging the role of the Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India and international participants in the conference.
He added that India is seeing opportunities across industry, services, and technology, and that aluminium has a role to play in clean energy and green transitions. The Speaker said that while MSMEs have a significant contribution to make in this field, they also need greater access to new technology, research, and innovation.
According to Birla, growth in aluminium production and exports can strengthen India’s position in global supply chains and contribute to economic and social reforms. He referred to aluminium as a “strategic metal” for initiatives such as Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and called on stakeholders to focus on innovation and export competitiveness.
India is the world’s second-largest aluminium producer, with annual output of around 4 million tonne. The sector, valued at USD 13.8 billion in 2023, is projected to reach USD 21.5 billion by 2030. Supporting 4,000 SMEs and 800,000 jobs, aluminium underpins manufacturing, exports, and clean energy transitions, with rising capacity and investments.
