/dq/media/agency_attachments/UPxQAOdkwhCk8EYzqyvs.png)
Follow Us/dq/media/media_files/2025/03/21/vA58c5A0H2nDyDvmw3fr.jpg)
Hindalco Industries, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, has won the prestigious Manufacturing Leadership Award at the Dataquest Digital Leadership Conclave 2025. The award recognises Hindalco’s pioneering digital transformation in contract manufacturing, powered by its collaboration with #dltledgers and the Proteus platform.
Revolutionising Contract Manufacturing with Proteus
Through its alliance with #dltledgers, Hindalco has redefined operational efficiency, visibility, and sustainability in contract manufacturing a key growth engine for India’s manufacturing sector. The company has deployed Proteus, a blockchain-enabled platform developed by #dltledgers, which enhances multi-party collaboration across the supply chain.
Proteus integrates advanced technologies such as blockchain, GenAI, and Web3 to virtualise data across the manufacturing ecosystem. This has enabled Hindalco to achieve:
- Real-time value chain visibility
- Seamless collaboration with external stakeholders
- Automated compliance and sustainability tracking
- Reduced operational costs and manual processes
- Improved material and packaging usage
- Optimised delivery timelines and inventory management
The award was received by Poorav Sheth, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Hindalco, along with his team.
Leading the Green Manufacturing Movement
Beyond digital excellence, Hindalco is setting benchmarks in sustainable manufacturing. By embedding green metrics into its contract manufacturing workflows, the company is championing India’s green aluminium initiative and circular economy goals. Proteus plays a pivotal role here by enabling deep-tier collaboration and democratised access to sustainability data across the supply chain.
The platform’s distributed software architecture ensures every ecosystem partner not just the principal manufacturer, aligns with stringent compliance and environmental standards. This contributes significantly to real-time carbon footprint monitoring, waste reduction, and climate-conscious manufacturing practices.
A Future-Ready Vision for Indian Manufacturing
Hindalco’s recognition at the DQ Conclave is more than a moment of pride it marks a shift in how Indian manufacturers can lead global digital and sustainability goals. By enabling multi-party, multi-tier collaboration, Hindalco has positioned itself as a trailblazer in building resilient, transparent, and tech-driven manufacturing ecosystems.
Samir Neji, Chief Product Officer at #dltledgers, praised the partnership, stating, “Hindalco’s success showcases how distributed ecosystem collaboration, enabled by cutting-edge Web3 and AI technologies, can redefine cost leadership and operational excellence.”
As enterprises worldwide navigate complex regulatory and supply chain landscapes, Hindalco’s digital transformation with Proteus offers a model for manufacturing resilience and innovation.