Gas Shortage Forces Hindalco to Halt Extrusion Production – 17 March 2026

Summary: Hindalco Industries has issued a force majeure notice to its extrusion customers following a severe gas shortage linked to West Asia supply disruptions. While the company’s primary smelters remain operational via captive power, the downstream extrusion segment is facing potential supply delays. This highlights the vulnerability of energy-intensive extrusion plants to global LNG volatility.

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