Brazilian Companies Deepen Strategic Industrial Partnerships in India in 2026
Vale and Embraer strengthen Brazil-India ties with major agreements in iron ore processing and aerospace materials, boosting industrial capacity and social initiatives.
- • Vale, Adani Ports, and NMDC signed an agreement to build an integrated iron ore blending facility at Gangavaram port, India.
- • The project aims to increase Gangavaram port capacity to 75 million tons and support local steel production with lower emissions.
- • Embraer and Hindalco signed an MoU to explore aerospace aluminum raw material manufacturing opportunities in India.
- • Vale and Tata Consultancy Services partnered on a social initiative to combat extreme poverty and promote digital inclusion in Brazil and India.
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In a significant development for Brazil-India industrial relations, Brazilian giants Vale and Embraer have forged strategic partnerships with key Indian companies to bolster industrial capacity and bilateral trade in 2026.
Vale signed an agreement with India's Adani Ports and the state-owned NMDC to develop an integrated iron ore blending facility within a special economic zone at Gangavaram port on India’s east coast. The project aims to enhance iron ore export supply chains, increase the port’s capacity to 75 million tons, and enable the port to accommodate Valemax vessels—the largest ore carriers with up to 400,000 tons capacity. Vale’s CEO, Gustavo Pimenta, emphasized that this initiative goes beyond exporting, targeting the establishment of local blending centers in India to support steel production while reducing emissions. The plan also involves fully mechanized loading and unloading facilities and a comprehensive yard management system to improve operational efficiency. Furthering bilateral social collaboration, Vale and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combat extreme poverty and promote digital inclusion, targeting support for 500,000 people in Brazil through the "Together Against Poverty" program and knowledge exchange between Brazil and India.
Meanwhile, Embraer and Hindalco Industries Limited—India’s leading aluminum and copper producer—have signed an MoU to explore business opportunities focused on aerospace aluminum raw material manufacturing. This partnership aligns with Embraer’s expansion plans in India and supports the Make in India initiative. Roberto Chaves, Embraer's Executive Vice President for Global Procurement and Supply Chain, highlighted the importance of local partnerships for accelerating India’s industrial growth. Embraer currently operates 47 aircraft in India, including government VIP jets and Indian Air Force surveillance aircraft. Hindalco, part of the Aditya Birla Group, is the world's largest aluminum company by revenue and recognized for its sustainability leadership.
These initiatives illustrate Brazil's strategic approach to deepen industrial collaboration with India, combining commercial, industrial development and social initiatives to create a robust, sustainable partnership in sectors crucial to both economies.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
