Metal Metamorphosis: Digital Evolution at Hindalco Industries

In a compelling presentation at Cypher 2023, Kiran Shetty, a key figure at Hindalco Industries, shared the company's journey towards digital transformation. Hindalco, part of the Aditya Birla Group, is a leading player in the metals sector, with a diverse range of products and a global footprint. Shetty's talk focused on the challenges, learnings, and future directions of Hindalco's digital transformation, emphasizing the cultural shifts required to drive change. The Need for Transformation Shetty began by outlining the need for Hindalco to transform digitally. The company had been primarily into commodity manufacturing, with profits directly linked to London Metal Exchange prices. To de-risk and add value, Hindalco decided to focus on value-added products and sustainability. This le