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India’s primary copper production surges 25% y-o-y in FY’26. What’s driving the new wave of expansion?

Apr 28, 2026

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by

Devanshu Agrawal

in Copper, Non Ferrous

Hindalco’s output rises 10% y-o-y, Sterlite grows 33% Kutch Copper ramp-up contributes around 0.05 mnt Import reliance persists despite capacity expansion Morning Brief: India’s primary copper industry in FY’26 is entering a new growth phase, supported by capacity additions and strategic investments aimed at strengthening domestic supply. Total refined copper production through the primary route…