Vedanta Spark: Revolutionizing Aluminium with Startups
On National Startup Day, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, showcased its commitment to innovation through collaborations with over 70 startups. As part of the Vedanta Spark initiative, these partnerships have led to more than 100 projects utilizing technologies like AI, robotics, IoT, and smart safety solutions to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and production processes.
These efforts focus on operational optimization, cost reduction, and environmental sustainability, supporting Vedanta’s goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. Vedanta’s COO, Mr. Sunil Gupta, highlighted the importance of startup-driven solutions in reshaping industries, while Mr. Amitesh Sinha, Vice President of Vedanta Spark, emphasized the role of innovation in transforming manufacturing.
Notable partners like Infinite Uptime, specializing in AI-based predictive maintenance, and Glovision Techno Services, which implements IoT for asset management, have significantly improved operations, saving costs and reducing downtime. Looking ahead, Vedanta is exploring further collaborations in Smart Pot Solutions and Metal Recovery from Red Mud. The company has also introduced ‘Innovation Cafés’ to foster internal innovation and supports rural entrepreneurs through initiatives like Project Sakhi.Vedanta Aluminium, which produced over 2.37 million tonnes of aluminium in FY24, continues to lead in sustainable practices, ranked second globally for its aluminium sector sustainability.