Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, announced that it has cumulatively secured a total of 18 BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certifications across its smelter operations at Jharsuguda, Odisha and Korba, Chhattisgarh.
Jharasuguda is the home to the world’s largest aluminium plant, while Korba is where Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), India’s iconic aluminium producer, is located. These certifications, earned progressively over time, reaffirm Vedanta Aluminium’s position at the forefront of quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance in the industry, according to a company statement.
Vedanta Aluminium was the first in the Indian aluminium industry to secure certification for its large range of aluminium products as per available BIS quality standards. The most recent certification has been achieved by its unit BALCO and covers aluminium alloy wire rods under IS 9997:2023. This strengthens Vedanta Aluminium’s ability to supply high-performance materials for India’s power grids, automotive sectors, and advanced engineering applications.
These alloy redraw rods are engineered for demanding applications where strength, conductivity, and durability are critical. Certified under IS 9997:2023, they are purpose-built for overhead transmission lines, automotive wiring systems, and welding wires, supporting industries that power India’s growth and modernisation.
Approach to quality
Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “These BIS certifications are a testament to our focus on delivering products that meet the highest standards of reliability and performance, supporting India’s journey towards advanced infrastructure and sustainable manufacturing.”
Rajesh Kumar, CEO & Director, BALCO, said, “This new BIS certification reflects our holistic approach to quality, where rigorous checks, disciplined processes and a culture of excellence, ensuring that every product we deliver contributes to building a stronger, sustainable future for India.”
The certification has been granted following stringent assessments of manufacturing processes, product integrity, testing protocols and operational consistency by BIS, India’s apex standards body. It adds to BALCO’s growing roster of BIS-certified aluminium products like Alloy Ingots (Primary Foundry Alloy), EC Ingots, T Ingots, Wire Rods, Plates, Sheets & Strips, essentials for automotive, construction, electrical gear, packaging, and engineering.
Vedanta Aluminium’s certified, value-added products directly support grid modernisation, mobility, affordable housing, industrial electrification, and precision engineering. By expanding capacity, accelerating technology upgrades, and leading on standards compliance, the company is strengthening domestic supply chains, reducing import dependence, and enhancing export competitiveness across sectors from power transmission and automotive to construction, packaging, and cleantech.
Published on January 24, 2026
