The company plans to establish a two-line greenfield facility in Uttar Pradesh, expected to begin operations in 2029, strengthening its manufacturing network and supporting the growing demand for aluminium beverage packaging in India.
Ball Corporation has announced plans to expand its manufacturing footprint in India with a new aluminium beverage can manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh. The proposed two-line greenfield facility is expected to become operational in 2029.
The investment marks another step in Ball's strategy to strengthen its presence in India, where demand for aluminium beverage cans continues to grow across the beverage industry.
Expanding India's aluminium packaging capacity
Ball currently operates two manufacturing facilities in India, located in Taloja, Maharashtra, and Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The proposed Uttar Pradesh facility will further expand its production network and improve its ability to serve customers across the country.
The investment is supported by customer contracts, reflecting the company's commitment to expanding capacity in line with market demand.
Strengthening regional manufacturing presence
According to Ball, the expansion forms part of its broader vision to develop a manufacturing network that supports customers across the majority of Indian states.
Mandy Glew, Senior Vice President and President, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia at Ball Corporation, highlighted India as one of the company's key strategic growth markets. She noted that the investment reflects Ball's confidence in India's long-term economic potential and the continued growth of aluminium packaging.
Supporting the shift towards sustainable beverage packaging
Aluminium beverage cans offer advantages such as recyclability and suitability for established recycling systems. As beverage brands increasingly explore packaging options that support circularity and resource efficiency, aluminium cans continue to play an important role in the packaging landscape.
With the planned Uttar Pradesh facility, Ball is strengthening its long-term commitment to the Indian market while expanding its capacity to serve global and domestic beverage brands.
The project also adds to the development of India's advanced packaging manufacturing ecosystem.