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Why people use aluminium foil to clean burnt utensils: How to use it and does this hack really work?

Crumpled aluminum foil offers a simple and effective solution for cleaning burnt kitchenware. Its abrasive texture easily loosens stubborn food particles and grease from various pots. This method is budget-friendly and readily available in most households for reuse. It saves considerable time and effort compared to traditional scrubbing techniques. This…

The Economic Times

Small aluminium manufacturers hit by high cost of raw material due to import parity pricing: Report

Domestic aluminium MSMEs face higher raw material costs due to import parity pricing. A report highlights this pricing mechanism squeezes their operating margins significantly. This situation weakens the competitiveness of India's value-added manufacturing sector. The report suggests reducing basic customs duty on primary aluminium to zero. Such changes will boost…

The Economic Times

Vedanta Aluminium share price target: Why Citi, CLSA, Nuvama see up to 20% upside after Q1 earnings

Vedanta Aluminium Metal reported a threefold jump in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 5,629 crore, accompanied by an Rs 8 interim dividend. Global brokerages including Citi, CLSA, Nuvama, and Emkay remain bullish, projecting up to 20% upside driven by cost discipline, capacity expansions, and captive mine operations.

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Why people are using aluminium foil in their gardens: How can a simple kitchen item help plants get more light and keep certain pests away

Aluminium foil offers gardeners practical benefits for plant care. Reflecting light onto lower leaves promotes healthier plant growth and deterring pests. Wrapping pots and trays with foil confuses insects approaching from the sides. Collars around stems prevent pests from climbing upwards from the soil. Covering bare soil with foil helps…

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Why are people putting a ball of aluminium foil in the washing machine? The surprising reason behind the viral laundry hack

A viral laundry hack involves using aluminium foil balls to reduce static cling. These crumpled foil balls help discharge static electricity which builds up during drying cycles. While effective for static, they do not replace fabric softeners for scent or softness. Users should ensure foil balls are smooth and check…

The Economic Times

Why some people started wearing aluminium foil hats: The famous MIT study that found something completely unexpected

An MIT experiment found that aluminium foil hats amplified certain radio frequencies instead of blocking them. Written as satire, the study shows how scientific findings can be misinterpreted. While aluminium can reduce electromagnetic interference in controlled settings, homemade foil hats do not effectively shield against everyday signals.

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Vedanta Aluminium Q1 Results: Net profit soars 3x YoY to Rs 5,629 crore; Rs 8/share dividend declared

Vedanta Aluminium Metal Q1 Results: Vedanta Aluminium reported a more than threefold jump in Q1 FY27 consolidated net profit to Rs 5,629 crore, while revenue rose 46% YoY to Rs 21,393 crore in its first quarterly results since the demerger. The company also announced its maiden interim dividend of Rs…

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Same sparkle, different story: how lab-grown diamonds are transforming the market

You’ve probably heard the saying “a diamond is forever”. What if the market for them – with its hefty price tags – isn’t?

The Conversation

Why are people wrapping their TV remote in aluminium foil? The truth behind the viral hack

Viral social media videos suggest wrapping TV remotes in aluminium foil. Most claims about boosting signals are misleading and untrue. A small foil piece can temporarily fix loose battery contacts in a pinch. However, foil cannot replace a battery or improve remote performance. Experts advise checking batteries or replacing the…

The Economic Times

Copper slips ahead of Fed rate decision, aluminium rises on Gulf fighting

Copper prices faced a downturn due to cautious trading leading up to the Federal Reserve's imminent interest rate decision. The easing of supply constraints in China added further downward pressure on both copper and zinc. Conversely, aluminium experienced an uptick as escalating conflicts in the Middle East raised supply concerns.

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How to clean silver cutlery with aluminium foil: The science-backed trick that restores shine in minutes

Cleaning silver cutlery with aluminium foil: Tarnished silver cutlery can be cleaned quickly without scrubbing. This method uses aluminum foil, baking soda, salt, and hot water. A chemical reaction removes tarnish by transferring sulfur compounds to the foil. The process is safe for sterling silver but not for plated or…

The Economic Times

Why people line cutlery drawers with aluminium foil: Does it really help keep utensils clean and protect against scratches?

Lining cutlery drawers with aluminium foil helps reduce silver utensil tarnish. This practice also makes cleaning the drawer easier by providing a removable layer. The foil acts as a barrier, protecting wooden drawers from scratches. However, experts state foil does not possess antibacterial properties. There is no scientific evidence that…

The Economic Times

War? What war? Aluminium's Gulf disruption premium vanishes

Despite the Iran conflict disrupting more than 2 million metric tons of aluminium supply, prices have retreated to pre-war levels as markets bet that higher exports from China and Indonesia will offset Gulf production losses. However, rising physical premiums in Europe and Japan suggest supply concerns remain unresolved.

The Economic Times

Vedanta Aluminium shares in a sweet spot, says ICICI Securities; initiates coverage with Buy rating

ICICI Securities has initiated coverage on Vedanta Aluminium Metal (VAML) with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of Rs 520, implying over 19% upside. The brokerage expects strong earnings growth, driven by favourable aluminium prices, higher volumes, backward integration and lower costs. It also sees robust cash generation, debt…

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Major 'green' smelter ineligible for renewable credits

A major aluminium smelter, which has a quickly approaching deadline to lock-in a long-term electricity deal, won't be able to rely on green credit help.

The Economic Times

Can you reuse aluminium foil? 10 practical household uses backed by science

Cleaned aluminum foil offers multiple household uses beyond single use. It effectively removes tarnish from silver through an electrochemical reaction. Foil balls can scrub pots and pans and reduce dryer static. Reflective foil deters garden pests and reflects light onto houseplants. This material also seals small gaps and protects fixtures…

The Economic Times

Canada's Enervoxa plans India rare earths project, may tie up with Vedanta, Hindalco, NALCO

Canadian climate technology company Enervoxa plans to partner with Vedanta, Hindalco and NALCO to build a rare earth processing plant in India using aluminium waste, or red mud. The project aims to strengthen India's rare earth processing capabilities, reduce reliance on China and support the country's critical minerals supply chain.

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In India, Iran war forces Diet Coke to roll out a bigger can, heftier price tag

Coca-Cola has raised Diet Coke prices in India by over 10% after the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupted supplies of aluminium cans. The company is importing costlier 330-ml cans from Southeast Asia as supplies of its usual 300-ml cans have been hit by shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

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In 1910, a Swiss law student who never finished his degree was trying to make hot air balloons more airtight; he ended up inventing aluminium foil now used in kitchens worldwide

Robert Victor Neher, a Swiss law student who never completed his doctorate, worked with two partners in 1910 to produce aluminium sheets suitable for food packaging, patented the process, and opened the world's first aluminium foil plant. He died in 1918 at 32. The material he created is now found…

The Times of India

A floating 'igloo' research station has left France for the Arctic, where it will drift with polar ice to study climate change and life in one of Earth’s harshest environments

A floating research station shaped like a giant aluminium igloo has left France on a two-year Arctic mission to study biodiversity and the effects of climate change. The station will drift with sea ice while an international team of scientists collects more than 10,000 samples despite extreme cold, months of…

The Economic Times

Downstream aluminium industry says duty structure hurting competitiveness, seeks relief

Downstream aluminium manufacturers are urging the government to reduce import duties. Higher global metal prices and freight costs pressure small businesses. A duty cut could ease input costs and improve capacity utilization. Primary producers may resist this move due to current pricing benefits. This situation impacts sectors like cables, conductors,…

The Guardian - UK

Do natural deodorants actually work? I put 18 to the test – here are my favourites

Our writer braved smelly pits to see which deodorants, from aluminium-free sticks and creams to long-lasting balms and roll-ons, pass the sniff test

The Economic Times

Vedanta, demerged Vedanta Aluminium, Vedanta Oil & Gas get rating upgrades from CRISIL

CRISIL has upgraded ratings for Vedanta Aluminium Metal and Vedanta Oil and Gas. These upgrades reflect stronger business and financial risk profiles for the demerged entities. Hindustan Zinc Ltd continues to be fully consolidated with Vedanta due to strong integration. Vedanta's financial risk profile has improved significantly after the demerger.…

The Guardian - UK

Tins ain’t what they used to be: canned wine is no longer the preserve of Gen Z

Aluminium is practical, recyclable and, for wines drunk young, the ideal container. Better still – high-quality options are increasingly available

The Economic Times

Vedanta AGM: Anil Agarwal maps aggressive expansion after demerger, targets scale-up across metals, oil and power

Vedanta plans major expansion across its demerged businesses, targeting higher production in metals, oil, gas, steel and power. Chairman Anil Agarwal highlighted record FY2026 performance, AI-led efficiency, critical mineral exploration and ambitious capacity additions to drive long-term growth.

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