International Copper Association India (ICA India) on Wednesday hosted the fourth edition of the India Copper Forum (ICF) in association with Hindalco Industries Ltd and Vedanta Ltd in New Delhi.

ICF is the largest non-commercial platform for the copper industry for sharing views on emerging trends, challenges, and solutions. The aim of the forum is to empower every member of the copper industry big and small, to voice their opinion and bring forth ideas and innovations that will take the country to the next frontier. The forum witnessed discussions on new technologies such as electric vehicles, energy infrastructure, and energy storage.

The event saw the recognition of Industry leaders with Copper Excellence Awards, celebrating forward thinking, initiative, and drive.

Over the last four editions of the India Copper Forum, the event has garnered a lot of participation and involvement from the copper industry. The event was a witness to the enthusiastic participation of over 160 delegates from across the copper value chain. India Copper Forum was supported by Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) as Knowledge Partner and pManifold as Engagement Partner.

ICA India showcased the latest innovations and applications of copper at the “Innovation Booth” to give a glimpse of the future of the industry to the delegates. The innovation booth showcased innovations made by ICA India across its various programmes such as Electrical Safety, Distribution Transformer, Power Cable, and Motors. The Association’s partners also leveraged the opportunity to showcase their range of copper products and applications such as Voltage Regulator from Jindal Rectifiers, IE3 Efficiency Motor and copper motor rotor designed and manufactured by MSME sector, fire survival, and solar cable samples.

The inaugural session saw the welcome address by Sanjeev Ranjan, Managing Director, International Copper Association India,  special addresses by JC Laddha, CEO, Birla Copper, Hindalco Industries Ltd., P Ramnath, CEO, Sterlite Copper, Vedanta Ltd., Gopal Kabra, MD, RR Global and keynote addresses from His Excellency Jorge Juan Castaneda Mendez, Ambassador – Embassy of the Republic of Peru and Anil Kumar Nayak, Joint Secretary – Ministry of Mines, Government of India.