NALCO CMD says India’s aluminium sector must gear up for green transition – 19 January 2026
National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) Chairman highlighted that India’s aluminium industry is not yet fully prepared for the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), despite strong domestic demand. Plans include sourcing green power to meet future emissions compliance needs.
👉 Source: Indian Express / NALCO comment — https://indianexpress.com/article/business/aluminium-sector-is-not-yet-ready-for-green-transition-nalco-cmd-10481516/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Summary :
Importers of products from the six targeted industries will need to purchase CBAM certificates for goods falling under specified HS codes. For aluminium, these codes include 7601, 7603–7608, 7609.00.00, 7610, 7611.00.00, 7612, 7613.00.00, 7614, and 7616.
Certain codes, such as 7602 (aluminium waste and scrap) and 7615 (household aluminium articles such as tables, kitchenware, or sanitary ware), are excluded because they are considered either already carbon-friendly or are “too processed or complex”. Similarly, components like car doors and bodies, though commonly listed under HS 7610, are exempt as they are complex assemblies involving multiple parts and fall under products that are “too processed or complex”.
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