Dreams of Chief Minister and TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu, who have been representing Kuppam assembly constituency for more than three and half decades, to develop this backward area industrially seem to be coming to realize soon. If the present efforts materialize, the Kuppam region in Andhra Pradesh is soon going to be the site of a new industrial revolution.
Hindalco Industries Limited, one of the world’s largest aluminum manufacturers, is setting up a state-of-the-art aluminum extrusion plant here at a cost of Rs. 586 crore. The specialty of this plant is that it not only manufactures aluminum products, but also specifically manufactures the chassis (body) of Apple’s iPhones.
Hindalco, a prominent company in the Aditya Birla Group, is a world leader in the manufacture of aluminum and copper products. The company was founded in 1958. Its business operations are spread not only in India, but also in many countries around the world. The company provides key products to many sectors such as automobiles, aircraft, packaging and electronics.
With a turnover of lakhs of crores, this company provides employment to thousands of people worldwide. This huge investment by Hindalco in Kuppam will make Andhra Pradesh a key part of Apple’s global supply chain. The construction of this plant will create about 613 jobs.
Kuppam’s geographical proximity to major industrial cities like Bengaluru and Chennai, and the representation of Chandrababu Naidu, is making it an attractive hub for investment. This project is not just limited to job creation. It is a step towards manufacturing key components in line with India’s “Make in India” and “Make for the World” goals.
The fact that iPhone components that were previously imported from abroad are now being manufactured in India is a great sign of the country’s industrial development and technological advancement. With a world-class company like Hindalco investing, the region is likely to become a hub for more tech investments. This development will showcase India’s manufacturing potential to the world.