Hindalco Delivers 10,000 Aluminium Battery Enclosures to Mahindra, Marking a Significant Development in India's Clean Mobility Journey

Hindalco Industries Ltd., the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group and one of the world’s largest aluminium companies, announced the successful delivery of 10,000 aluminium battery enclosures for Mahindra’s e-SUVS. This marks a significant milestone in India’s clean mobility journey, with the two companies joining forces to accelerate the electrification of India’s automotive industry. The Chakan facility, built with a capital investment of INR 500 crores, represents Hindalco’s foray into EV component manufacturing and is designed to cater to the growing demand for lightweight, crash-resistant battery solutions. The facility is currently capable of producing 80,000 enclosures annually, with plans to scale up to 160,000 units. The battery enclosure co-developed with Mahindra offers up to 40% weight reduction over traditional steel designs, enabling 8-10% improvement in the vehicle’s driving range, enhanced crash safety, and significantly improved thermal management for battery cooling. The plant is expected to generate up to 1,000 jobs and aligns strongly with the government’s ‘Make in India’ vision. Hindalco plans to scale similar capabilities for other Indian and global OEMs, expanding its aluminium offerings to include structural and crash-relevant parts for both EVs and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.