US Ball Corporation invests US$ 60 Million to expand Sri City Plant as Aluminium Demand Surges in India.

USA headquartered Ball Corporation is deepening its footprint in India with a fresh US$ 60 million investment to expand its aluminium can manufacturing plant in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The move follows a US$ 55 million upgrade to its Taloja facility near Mumbai earlier this year, signalling the company’s strengthened long-term commitment to one of Asia’s fastest-growing consumer markets.

“India is key to our global strategy, and this investment reflects our focused approach to scaling operations in high-growth markets”, said Mandy Glew, President, Ball Beverage Packaging EMEA and Asia. She added that the company continues to evaluate further opportunities as aluminium gains traction among both brands and consumers.

India’s beverage can market is forecast to grow over 10% annually in the next five years, driven by rising demand for sustainable, convenient and fully recyclable packaging. Beyond carbonated drinks and energy beverages, new segments, particularly dairy and ready-to-drink (RTD) products, are adopting aluminium packaging for its portability, safety and extended shelf life.

Ball’s proprietary retort technology, which allows dairy and RTD beverages to retain taste and nutritional value for longer periods, is giving the company a competitive edge. “This is a pivotal moment for our India team. We are proud to support customers with speed, flexibility and innovation”, said Manish Joshi, Regional Commercial Director, Asia.

Since entering India in 2016, Ball has steadily scaled up capacity at its Taloja and Sri City plants, supplying a broad range of can sizes, from 185 ml to 500 ml, to both multinational and local beverage brands.

Ball’s expansion comes amid a broader wave of investments in aluminium packaging across Asia and Africa. In 2024, Canpack announced a major capacity increase at its plant in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, citing strong demand from India’s beer and soft drinks sectors. The company also expanded in Nigeria, adding high-speed lines to meet West Africa’s fast-growing beverage market.

Similarly, Crown Holdings recently strengthened its Southeast Asia operations with new high-speed can lines in Cambodia and Vietnam, supported by rising consumption of energy drinks and RTDs.

In the Gulf region, NAFFCO Metal Packaging and Gulf Cans Industries have also ramped up production as regional beverage companies shift toward lightweight, fully recyclable aluminium formats.

These developments reflect a global industry trend: brands are increasingly prioritizing circular, low-carbon packaging, and aluminium cans, recycled at rates far higher than plastic, continue to gain prominence. With Ball’s new investment in Sri City, India’s packaging landscape is set for another boost as the company positions itself to meet fast-growing local and regional demand.

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