National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has delivered its strongest-ever operational and commercial performance in the financial year 2025–26, establishing new benchmarks across production and sales. The company reported its highest output since inception, reflecting consistent operational efficiency and integrated business strength.
Bauxite excavation reached 77.01 lakh tonnes, while transportation stood at 77.07 lakh tonnes. Alumina hydrate production touched 23.00 lakh tonnes and calcined alumina output stood at 22.75 lakh tonnes. Aluminium cast metal production was recorded at 4.72 lakh tonnes.
Power generation and coal production also reached peak levels, with net power generation at 6,953 million units and coal output at 40 lakh tonnes. These achievements underline the company’s ability to optimise resources and maintain strong operational momentum.
On the sales front, NALCO posted its best-ever performance across all major segments. Total alumina sales stood at 14.46 lakh tonnes, including domestic sales of 1.38 lakh tonnes. Aluminium metal sales reached 4.74 lakh tonnes, with domestic sales at a record 4.61 lakh tonnes.
Year-on-year growth remained robust, with bauxite transportation increasing by 6.13 percent, calcined alumina production rising by 11.16 percent, and aluminium metal production growing by 2.61 percent. Alumina sales recorded a sharp growth of 30.74 percent, while aluminium sales increased by 2.82 percent.
Chairman-cum-Managing Director Shri Brijendra Pratap Singh credited the achievement to the collective efforts of employees and stakeholders. Speaking at the company’s annual business planning meet in Angul, he highlighted the importance of discipline, teamwork, and continuous improvement in achieving these results.
Looking ahead, the company is focused on strengthening its operational capabilities and preparing for future demand. Strategic priorities will centre on improving plant performance, enhancing workforce efficiency, and refining processes across operations. Digital transformation and sustainability initiatives are expected to play a central role in driving the next phase of growth. NALCO also acknowledged the continued support of the Ministry of Mines and the Government of Odisha, which has been instrumental in enabling the company’s expansion and operational success.
With this record-setting performance, NALCO has reinforced its position as a leading integrated aluminium producer and demonstrated its ability to deliver sustained growth while maintaining a focus on efficiency, innovation, and long-term value creation. NALCO is one of India’s leading producers of alumina and aluminium, with integrated operations spanning mining, refining, smelting and downstream manufacturing.
The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality metal products to industries across India and overseas. By investing in research, process improvement and product development, NALCO aims to support the evolving requirements of sectors such as automotive, electrical equipment, construction and industrial engineering.
