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MUMBAI, July 20 -- India's top aluminium maker, Hindalco Industries (HALC.BO: Quote) said on Tuesday its Hirakud aluminium smelter in eastern India was affected by bad weather and heavy rains, which is likely to reduce output by 20,000 tons this fiscal year.
The operations are expected to be fully restored by end-August, Hindalco said in a statement.
The company said all business interruptions and damage are covered under insurance.
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