Davis Index has reached out to Remal, which recently launched its aluminium billet casthouse at Vile Bhagad, Maharashtra. Parthiv Samir Rokadia, Managing Director & CEO, Remal, shared his aluminium vision with us.
The Indian aluminium industry is at an exciting stage of growth. We are seeing strong expansion across primary metal production, secondary aluminium, and the entire downstream processing sector. Demand in India is expected to grow at around 4.4pc annually, increasing from roughly 5mn mt (million tonnes) today to nearly 9mn mt by 2030, reflecting the country’s broader push toward manufacturing, infrastructure development, and energy transition.
At the same time, the downstream sector is moving toward greater value addition, with increasing demand for specialized aluminium products across construction, automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, and engineering applications. Alongside this, government support through FTAs and CEPA agreements, combined with global supply chain shifts and geopolitical disruptions, is positioning India as an increasingly reliable and export-friendly manufacturing hub for aluminium products.
Indian downstream players, especially the mid-sized producers, have so far been focusing on alloy ingot production in bulk for domestic and export shipments. However, with several capacities coming online after the pandemic gap and slow demand growth, the time called for a diversification into value-added products.
Davis Index has reached out to Remal, which recently launched its aluminium billet casthouse at Vile Bhagad, Maharashtra. Founded in 2022, Remal is a manufacturer of master alloys, cast alloys, and aluminium billets, supplying to customers in the extrusion and forging industries. Parthiv Samir Rokadia, Managing Director & CEO, Remal, shared his aluminium vision with us.
What is your outlook for the aluminium product sector in India?
The aluminium sector in India is expected to see strong growth, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat. India’s per capita aluminium consumption is currently about 3.5 kg, significantly lower than the global average of around 12 kg, indicating substantial potential for demand expansion.
The country is placing strong emphasis on expanding domestic manufacturing in key sectors such as solar energy, automotive, and aerospace under initiatives like Make in India and the broader push for industrial self-reliance. These sectors require aluminium, thereby making it vital apart from power and construction. As India scales up solar module and mounting structure manufacturing, increases automotive and EV production with a focus on lightweighting, and strengthens its aerospace and defence manufacturing capabilities, the demand for high-quality aluminium products and alloys is expected to rise significantly, positioning aluminium as a key enabler of this manufacturing expansion.
The Aluminium Vision Document by the Ministry of Mines also focuses on expanding both primary and secondary capacity while increasing India’s production of value-added downstream products. This strategy aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing, reduce imports, and increase India’s share in the global aluminium market. Globally, aluminium supply remains critically tight at present due to China’s production cap, sanctions on Russia, the war in the Middle East, and the resulting supply chain disruptions. This is definitely opening up better opportunities for Indian aluminium producers and manufacturers.
Overall, the sector is expected to witness significant investment and expansion across the value chain in the coming decade, driven by infrastructure growth, energy transition, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Coming back to Remal, please brief us on the plant and its future expansion plans
We launched the first Phase of the aluminium casthouse in December, which produces primary remelt homogenized aluminium billets, already delivering 2,300mt of billets to our customers. Designed to reach a capacity of 8,000mt per month (96,000mt per annum) in phases, the casthouse is supported by a committed investment of $50mn. Phase 2, targeted for April 2026, will expand operations by scaling the same primary remelt billet model to 4,500mt per month while also initiating alloy development across multiple aluminium series. This phase will include the introduction of customized alloys.
The Final Phase, planned for November 2026, will launch a comprehensive scrap sorting backward integration system to utilize recycled metal into the production process. This stage will enable the plant to sort, clean, and process multiple grades of scrap to produce low carbon aluminium remelt billets using renewable energy sources.
Which application sectors do you aim to capture?
Remal billets are cast for both extrusion & forging, suitable for usage across aerospace, automotive, construction, renewable energy & other industrial sectors.
Our billets are manufactured through 1xxx to 7xxx series, through fully automated processes with high precision & consistent quality. Remal has already achieved AS9100D, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 certifications, ensuring both quality and environmental responsibility.
Please take us through a brief background of Remal
A typical dream for any entrepreneur is to build something of their own. After completing my engineering, I started my journey at Star by initially brokering aluminium. Over time, we evolved into trading value added aluminium products and later moved into job work manufacturing of aluminium billets. Finally, we have taken the next natural step by establishing our own billet manufacturing facility.
Remal was founded in 2022 with a clear vision: to build a modern aluminium casthouse that creates real value for extrusion and forging companies and educates the industry on best practices. Our focus is on producing consistent, high-quality billets while supporting customers in expanding their product capabilities.
We are essentially building and casting our way towards that mission, combining technology, metallurgical expertise, and a long-term commitment to the aluminium industry.
What makes Remal stand out in the market?
What makes us stand out is the philosophy behind how we operate. My approach to casting has always been to learn from global best practices, deploy high performance technology, and constantly innovate to improve quality and consistency. At the same time, we focus strongly on a just-in-time supply chain, ensuring our customers receive the right billet, in the right alloy, exactly when they need it.
These two pillars of precision casting and reliable supply; work together to create real value for extrusion and forging companies. Our commitment is simple: to always stand with our customers and support their growth.
Please share the recycling and sustainability vision for Remal
Sustainability is central to Remal’s operations, and we aim to achieve this through products, procedures and purpose. Our systems are engineered to deliver minimal COx and NOx emissions during the production process. As mentioned earlier, by the end of 2026, we plan to add scrap sorting and processing system in our facility and introduce renewable energy to our fuel mix. Additionally, we are compliant with relevant environmental regulations including EHS 14001 certification supported by sustainability audits, environmental KPIs and training.
