Kumar Mangalam Birla, a billionaire, plans to invest $7.2 billion on an aluminum demand bet

Kumar Mangalam Birla, a billionaire, plans to invest $7.2 billion on an aluminum demand bet.

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Over the next five years, Hindalco Industries Ltd. plans to invest up to $7.2 billion in expanding its aluminum industry, as global supply bottlenecks and strong demand expectations push prices to new heights.

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