Ball Corporation is strengthening its presence in India with a new $60 million investment to expand aluminium beverage can production at its Sri City facility in Andhra Pradesh.

The expansion follows a $55 million investment in 2024 at Ball’s Taloja plant near Mumbai, reflecting the company’s long-term strategy to increase capacity and reinforce supply-chain resilience in one of Asia’s fastest-growing beverage markets.

India’s aluminium beverage can sector is forecast to grow more than 10% annually over the next five years, driven by rising demand across categories including ready-to-drink beverages and dairy-based drinks shifting to aluminium packaging. Ball said its retort technology, which extends the shelf life of milk-based beverages, is supporting this transition.

Mandy Glew, president of Ball Beverage Packaging EMEA and Asia, described India as a “key growth market,” adding that the company is evaluating further expansion opportunities.

Manish Joshi, regional commercial director for Asia, said the investment marks a “pivotal moment” for Ball’s India team:

“It reinforces our commitment to serving customers in this fast-growing market with greater speed, flexibility and reliability. We are proud to contribute to local skill development and strengthen partnerships with suppliers and customers to drive growth, sustainability and technical innovation tailored to the Indian market.”

Ball has operated in India since 2016 and currently produces multiple can formats across its Taloja and Sri City plants.