National Aluminium Co Ltd (NALCO) is an integrated bauxite, alumina, aluminium smelter with captive power, own mines, and port facilities.

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NALCO in its Research and Development (R&D) has made significant various innovations. Since its inception, the company has filed 44 patents, out of which 33 have been granted. Notably, eight of these patents have been successfully commercialized, contributing to the company's innovation-driven growth. In FY2025, three patents were granted. The company is setting up a Pilot Scale Demonstration Facility at the Damanjodi Refinery plant for the recovery of Gallium from Bayer's Liquor, in collaboration with Bhaba Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and Heavy Water Board (HWB). Additionally, a research project under the aegis of Niti Aayog, involving CSIR IMMT, Bhubaneswar, NML, Jamshedpur, JNARDDC, Nagpur, and three industries—NALCO, VEDANTA, and HINDALCO—has been completed to find a viable solution for the treatment and holistic utilization of red mud. In FY2025, the company has an R&D expenditure of INR432.6 million, which as a percentage stood at 0.3% of the company’s revenue.