Ball Corporation, a global leader in sustainable aluminum packaging, has announced significant investments in India to reinforce its long-term commitment to meeting increasing customer demand. This move also aims to strengthen the regional supply chain in one of Asia’s fastest-growing consumer markets. Following a $55 million investment in the Taloja can manufacturing facility in the Maharashtra district near Mumbai, Ball is now making another strategic investment of approximately $60 million in its Sri City manufacturing facility located near Chennai in the Andhra Pradesh district.
“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,” stated Mandy Glew, President, Ball Beverage Packaging EMEA and Asia.
This investment directly fosters the growth of India’s beverage can market, which is projected to expand by over 10% annually over the next five years. As consumer preferences increasingly shift toward sustainable and convenient formats, new product categories—especially in the dairy segment—are gaining traction. Ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages and milk-based drinks are increasingly opting for aluminum as their packaging solution. By leveraging its advanced retort innovation technology, Ball enables these products to achieve extended shelf life while preserving taste and nutritional integrity. This positions Ball as a critical enabler of packaging transformation in India’s evolving beverage landscape.
“This is a pivotal moment for our India team,” remarked 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 its market entry in India in 2016, Ball has consistently expanded its presence through its Taloja and Sri City facilities. The company offers a diverse range of beverage can formats, including 185ml, 250ml, 300ml, 330ml, and 500ml, catering to both leading global and domestic brands.
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