[SMM Aluminum Flash News] AGI Greenpac Begins Construction of Aluminum Beverage Can Facility in India

Published: May 7, 2026 10:06

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AGI Greenpac has started construction of its aluminum beverage can manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh, India, with an investment of about INR 10 billion (USD 105 million). The 34-acre project is expected to begin operations by June 2027 with an initial capacity of 1.3 billion cans per year, expandable to 1.6 billion and eventually over 2 billion cans annually. The company said the facility will use advanced high-speed production systems to supply ready-to-drink beverages, energy drinks, beer and soft drinks. Rising premiumization, urban demand and sustainable packaging trends continue to support growth in India’s aluminum can market.

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