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Monthly Archives: May 2025

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Upstream weekly: Anil Agarwal urges 12% safeguard duty on aluminium imports amid global trade shifts

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The aluminium industry has witnessed a lot of significant events throughout the week, with achievements on one end and unexpected setbacks on the other. The dynamic contrast makes it one of the most captivating sectors to follow today. Let’s unlock what kept the week on its toes. To begin with, Vedanta Chairperson Anil Agarwal has […]


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Aluminium diplomacy: Why the U.S. has hugged the UK and punched Canada

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Let’s get this straight: in the same week that President Trump gave the UK a velvet handshake—zero tariffs on aluminium, a fast-tracked trade agreement, and warm words about transatlantic unity—he doubled down on a trade brawl with Canada. Yes, Canada. The country that literally shares our border, energy grids, NORAD, and arguably, Netflix tastes. So…why […]


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AL Pedia: Your A-Z Guide to the World of ALuminium

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Updated on 20 May 2025 Aluminium is everywhere, from the bauxite mines to the sleek products we use daily. But how well do we understand the journey of this versatile metal? That’s where AL Pedia, a knowledge hub under AL Learn, comes in. Through AL Pedia, we’re building an easy-to-follow A-Z encyclopedia of aluminium, covering […]


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Understanding the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): A comprehensive guide for businesses and policymakers

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The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) represents a transformative shift in global trade and climate policy. Designed to combat carbon leakage while ensuring fair competition for EU industries, CBAM imposes carbon costs on imported goods equivalent to those faced by domestic producers under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS)[1][2]. This mechanism, currently in […]


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Upstream weekly: India plans to recoup US$1.9 billion retaliatory tariff on US goods

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Who said that the tariff tension is gone? The aluminium industry has been grappling with this tension for a long time. To add to this, following extensive consultations and bilateral discussions with the United States over the 25 per cent tariffs imposed on aluminium and steel exports, India has formally notified the World Trade Organisation […]


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Navigating price volatility and evolving supply chain dynamics in the aluminium industry

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Navigating price volatility and evolving supply chain dynamics in the aluminium industry The aluminium industry is grappling with dual forces of price volatility and supply chain transformation. While macroeconomic uncertainties and trade policies inject short-term turbulence, long-term shifts in recycling, regional self-sufficiency, and inventory strategies are reshaping the sector. Below, we analyse key drivers, emerging […]


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Aluminium foil market: Untapped opportunities behind the everyday sheet

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In an age of conscious consumption, smart packaging, and high-performance materials, aluminium foil has emerged as more than just a household staple—it’s a silent enabler of some of the most dynamic shifts in global industries. Our deep dive into the aluminium foil market between now and 2028 reveals a landscape in flux: redefined by sustainability […]


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