INTRODUCTION

Hindalco Industries Ltd., one of the worlds largest aluminium manufacturing companies, is a

subsidiary of the Aditya Birla Group, headquartered at Mumbai, Maharashtra. In 1962 the

company began production in Renukoot in Uttar Pradesh. Renukoot unit of Hindalco is the

largest single location vertically integrated aluminium producer in the country while

contributing significantly to economic growth of the country, generating employment and

setting high standards in respect of fulfilling of obligations to all stakeholders. Renukoot has

earned the Integrated Management System (IMS) certification combining quality,

environment and occupational health and safety into one business excellence model. The unit

has been a recipient of several national and international awards in quality, environment

management, energy conservation, CSR, among others.

Renukoot plant is divided among various departments including Alumina, Reduction,

Fabrication, Stores, HR and Purchase. For our study we have taken two departments-

Reduction and Purchase. Reduction