Westminster, Colo. – September 16, 2026 -- Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) will build a new two-line beverage can manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh, India, expected to be operational in 2029, marking the company's third production site in the country.
Ball adds third India plant to existing Taloja and Sri City operations
The Uttar Pradesh greenfield facility joins Ball's established plants in Taloja, Maharashtra, and Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The company entered the Indian market in 2016 and has steadily expanded capacity to serve both global and domestic beverage brands.
Investment backed by customer contracts, expected to generate strong EVA
Ball said the project is supported by existing customer contracts and is expected to generate strong economic value added (EVA). The company noted the investment aligns with its guidance that capital expenditures will average depreciation and amortization over time.
Executive cites India as key strategic growth market for aluminum packaging
Mandy Glew, senior vice president and president for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia at Ball, said the company's vision is to build a plant network in India reaching the majority of the country's states. She said India remains one of Ball's most important strategic growth markets, reflecting confidence in the country's long-term economic potential and rising demand for aluminum packaging.
Move follows recent capacity build-outs at Taloja and Sri City sites
Ball characterized the Uttar Pradesh investment as the next step after recent expansions at its Taloja and Sri City facilities, which have strengthened its market presence in India. Ball reported 2025 net sales of $13.16 billion and operates more than 65 manufacturing plants globally with 16,000 employees.