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Hindustan Zinc targets Rs 2000 crore using AI rollout across mines and factories with startup firepower
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Published on 15 May 2026
AI isn’t just pilots—Hindustan Zinc plans scale
Hindustan Zinc Ltd, a Vedanta group company, says it will generate Rs 2,000 crore in value by deploying AI-driven solutions across its mining and manufacturing operations. The plan, announced at Zinnovation 2026 with V-Spark DeepTech Ventures, is aimed at improving production, cutting costs, and boosting safety and ESG performance. The company is already working with 50-plus deep tech startups on more than 100 projects, signaling a broader industry push toward industrial intelligence as margins face pressure.
- Hindustan Zinc targets Rs 2,000 crore in value via AI deployment
- The AI rollout spans mining and manufacturing operations
- Announcement made at Zinnovation 2026 with V-Spark DeepTech Ventures
- Company works with 50-plus deep tech startups on 100-plus projects
- Focus areas include cost optimization, ESG leadership, safety, and asset performance
- Move responds to rising input costs and tougher ESG expectations
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