US-based aluminium packaging manufacturer the Ball Corporation is investing $60m to expand production capacity at its manufacturing facility in Sri City, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
The latest investment strengthens Ball’s regional supply chain in India.
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It follows a close-to $55m commitment by the company in 2024 to expand its can manufacturing plant in Taloja, Maharashtra.
India’s beverage can market is projected to grow by more than 10% annually until 2030, driven by a rising consumer preference for sustainable and convenient packaging formats.
Ball Beverage Packaging EMEA [Europe, the Middle East and Africa] and Asia president Mandy Glew stated: “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 aluminium packaging.”
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By GlobalDataBall entered the Indian market in 2016 and operates facilities in Taloja and Sri City, supplying beverage can sizes ranging from 185ml to 500ml to domestic and global brands.
The company manufactures aluminium packaging for beverage, personal care and household products and has approximately 16,000 employees globally.
It generated net sales of $11.08bn in 2024, excluding its divested aerospace business.
In early November 2025, Ball appointed Ronald J Lewis as its CEO and a member of its board of directors, effective immediately.
Lewis succeeds Daniel W Fisher, whose exit is not linked to any disagreement with Ball.
The board has also elected Stuart A Taylor II as chairman.
Ball has reaffirmed its outlook for 2025 full-year comparable diluted earnings per share growth of between 12% and 15%.
