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Jharsuguda SEZ Contributes US$3.5 Billion in FY2025-26 Exports, Serving Customers Across 60+ Global Markets

New Delhi, September 2026: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has emerged as India’s second-largest Special Economic Zone (SEZ) goods exporter, with its SEZ in Jharsuguda, Odisha, contributing approximately US$3.5 billion in exports during FY2025-26.

According to the company, this contribution represents around 6% of India’s total SEZ goods exports, marking a significant milestone for India’s manufacturing and export ecosystem. The development comes as services continue to account for a substantial share of India’s overall SEZ exports.

Expanding India’s Global Manufacturing Footprint

Vedanta Aluminium’s products are exported to customers in more than 60 countries, including markets across Europe, the United States, Japan and Southeast Asia.

Demand from these international markets is supported by the company’s ability to meet stringent requirements related to product quality, environmental performance and regulatory compliance. Its aluminium products cater to global customers across automotive, aerospace and industrial applications.

Rajesh Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said:

“This achievement is a testament to the consistent quality of our aluminium and its ability to meet the stringent standards demanded by global markets. As India's SEZs play an increasingly vital role in the country's trade story, we remain committed to expanding our capabilities and contributing to the nation's ambition of becoming a global manufacturing and export hub.”

Diverse Portfolio of Aluminium Products

Vedanta Aluminium’s export portfolio covers a broad range of primary and value-added aluminium products.

These include billets, wire rods, rolled products, primary foundry alloys and ingots, along with the company’s low-carbon Restora aluminium range.

The products serve applications across several major industries, including automotive, aerospace, electrical, construction and packaging. Demand is also emerging from newer applications associated with renewable energy, electric mobility, AI infrastructure and data centres.

SEZs Strengthen India’s Export Ecosystem

India’s SEZ sector continues to play an important role in the country’s international trade. According to trade figures compiled by the Export Promotion Council for EOUs & SEZs (EPCES), Indian SEZs recorded approximately US$134.4 billion in combined goods and services exports between April and December 2025.

Services accounted for approximately US$84.5 billion, or nearly 63% of the total, while goods exports stood at around US$49.9 billion, representing approximately 37%.

The figures highlight the complementary role of services and manufacturing within India’s SEZ ecosystem, with both contributing to the country’s expanding global trade footprint.

Manufacturing Gains Greater Export Significance

Vedanta Aluminium’s performance highlights the increasing contribution of large-scale manufacturing companies to India’s export ambitions. The company’s presence among the country’s leading SEZ goods exporters reflects the growing role of metals and manufacturing in expanding India's international supply-chain participation.

With a diverse product portfolio, established production capabilities and customers across major global markets, Vedanta Aluminium’s Jharsuguda SEZ is contributing to the development of India’s manufacturing-led export ecosystem while supporting demand from industries undergoing technological and energy transitions.