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Ball ramps up India capacity with fresh investment
The firm positioned the move as a strategic lever to reinforce supply-chain resilience and secure long-term competitiveness in one of Asia’s fastest-growing consumer markets.
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Staff Reporter - Fri, 14, Nov 2025
- 14:54 EST
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Representative Image / Courtesy: Ball Corporation
Ball Corporation has intensified its manufacturing push in India with a fresh investment cycle designed to scale aluminum can production and reinforce regional supply continuity. The company confirmed it will deploy approximately $60 million into its Sri City manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, following the nearly $55 million it invested in 2024 at its Taloja plant in Maharashtra.
The expanded capital allocation signals the company’s intention to secure long-term competitiveness in one of Asia’s fastest-growing consumer markets. The company said the latest investment aligns with its global strategy to prioritize high-growth geographies and deepen its operational footprint in markets where consumer and brand preferences are increasingly favoring aluminum packaging.
“India is key to our global strategy, and this investment reflects our focused approach to scaling operations in high-growth markets and securing long-term competitive advantage. Following our expansions in Taloja and Sri City, we are exploring further investments to support the continued growth of the Indian market as more brands and consumers are choosing aluminum packaging,” said Mandy Glew, president, Ball Beverage Packaging EMEA and Asia.
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India’s beverage can market is projected to grow by more than 10 percent annually over the next five years, and Ball’s investments position it to capture a larger share of that runway. Demand is shifting sharply toward sustainable and convenient packaging formats, with several emerging beverage categories—particularly within dairy—moving to aluminum. Ready-to-drink beverages and milk-based drinks are accelerating their transition to cans as brands look for solutions that balance shelf life, safety, and product integrity.
Ball’s retort innovation technology offers extended shelf stability while preserving taste and nutritional quality, enabling manufacturers in the dairy and RTD segments to diversify and scale faster. This technological edge strengthens Ball’s ability to meet the evolving requirements of India’s beverage landscape, where product innovation cycles are shortening and packaging performance expectations are rising.
The company underscored that the investment supports not only capacity expansion but also end-to-end value-chain strengthening, from local supplier integration to workforce development. “This is a pivotal moment for our India team,” said Manish Joshi, regional commercial director–Asia, Ball Beverage Packaging India. “It reinforces our commitment to serving customers in this fast-growing market with greater speed, flexibility, and reliability. We are proud to contribute to local skill development and strengthen our partnerships with local suppliers and customers to drive growth, sustainability, and technical innovation tailored to the Indian market.”
Since entering the Indian market in 2016, Ball has built a steadily expanding presence anchored in its two key hubs—Taloja and Sri City. The facilities supply a diverse portfolio of beverage can formats, including 185 ml, 250 ml, 300 ml, 330 ml, and 500 ml variants, catering to both domestic and international brands across soft drinks, energy drinks, juices, dairy, and RTD beverages. The company’s ongoing investments indicate continued momentum as India’s packaging ecosystem shifts decisively toward lightweight, recyclable aluminum solutions.
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