Bhubaneswar, May 8, 2025: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has announced a significant achievement in its international sales strategy. The company successfully sold aluminum ingots at a premium of US$898 per metric ton over the average London Metal Exchange (LME) cash prices — a clear indication of its growing market credibility, product quality, and customer trust in the global market.
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This substantial premium, secured amid fluctuating global commodity prices and supply chain constraints, underscores NALCO’s robust marketing strategies and its position as one of India’s leading producers and exporters of primary aluminum.
NALCO’s aluminum ingots are widely used in industries such as transportation, construction, packaging, electrical, and consumer goods. The high premium reflects both the company’s consistency in delivering high-purity metal and its reputation for maintaining strong commercial partnerships globally.
Speaking on the development, a senior company official said:
“This pricing milestone reaffirms NALCO’s strategic focus on value maximization and customer-centric marketing. Achieving such a premium over LME rates demonstrates not only our operational excellence but also the global demand for Indian aluminum.”
The company attributes this success to a combination of operational efficiency, advanced smelting technology, and effective contract management. It also highlights NALCO’s resilience and agility in navigating the dynamic international commodities market.
With this achievement, NALCO continues to contribute significantly to India’s non-ferrous metals export basket while aligning with the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and strengthening the country’s presence in the global aluminum market.
