National Aluminium Co Ltd (NALCO) is an integrated aluminium complex, encompassing bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminium smelting and casting, power generation, rail and port operations.

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NALCO in its Research and Development (R&D) has made significant various innovations. Since its inception, the company has filed 42 patents, out of which 28 have been granted. Notably, eight of these patents have been successfully commercialized, contributing to the company's innovation-driven growth. In the financial year 2022-23, five patents were granted. Presently, the company is involved in 20 collaborative projects with prestigious institutions such as IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Kharagpur, CSIR-IMMT, JNARDDC, and CSIR-CECRI, among others. Furthermore, seven projects were initiated in the same year. Some of the major innovations of its R&D activities include the development of a Certified Reference Material (CRM) for Bauxite, which is a cost-effective alternative to imported materials. Innovations also encompass the creation of a novel process for high-purity aluminum metal production via low-temperature electrolysis. Furthermore, it has developed lightweight Al-Mg-Si automotive components using additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy processes. In FY2023, the company had an R&D expenditure of INR1,615.9 million, which reports 1.14% of the company’s revenue.