Bhubaneswar: Hindalco, in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited (UCCIL), organised a workshop here, Tuesday. The workshop focused on manufacturing opportunities for MSMEs in the downstream aluminium industry, highlighting state’s growing prominence as a global hub for aluminium manufacturing. Essar Minnet Limited CEO, Shashi Sekhar Mohanty, in his inaugural address, emphasised the essential role of MSMEs in the aluminium industries value chain. “MSMEs require the security of raw materials, technological support, operational efficiency, financial backing, and effective marketing to complete the value chain. The large aluminium downstream industries can provide these critical elements, enabling MSMEs to thrive,” he stated. Hindalco advisor Bibhu Mishra deliberated upon the theme and highlighted the company’s significant presence in the state. Hindalco, a global leader in aluminium, produces downstream products that serve as inputs for diverse end products, from food packaging to battery enclosures. “The market for these innovative products is expanding, offering substantial growth opportunities for Odisha-based businesses,” Mishra explained. The workshop saw the participation of notable figures, including SNM group chairman Pradipta Mohanty, IIMT director Ramanuj Narayan, and UCCIL vice president Sanjeeb Mohapatra. The participants collectively underscored the critical role of MSMEs in driving innovation, employment, and regional economic development in the downstream aluminium sector
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