Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairperson of the Aditya Birla Group, expressed confidence in increasing investments in the United States during his interaction with ANI at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum. He shared that the group has already invested around $15 billion in the US, making it the largest Indian investor in the country. Reflecting on their 16-year presence, Birla described the group's experience in the US as highly positive and expressed intentions to expand further.

Birla also pointed out Novelis' ongoing investment in a greenfield low-carbon aluminium recycling and rolling facility in Bay Minette, Alabama. The project aims to cater to the growing demand for aluminium-based beverage packaging and automotive solutions. He noted that this $4 billion project is the largest greenfield investment the group has ever undertaken globally.

Following remarks by US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Birla acknowledged Lutnick’s optimistic view on the India-US partnership and its promising future. In a video shared on X, Lutnick mentioned his participation in the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Annual Leadership Summit, highlighting the strong bilateral relationship and expressing hope for a forthcoming trade agreement that benefits both nations. Additionally, the US recently announced an expansion of its defense ties with India, emphasizing joint military exercises and strengthened cooperation through the QUAD and other multilateral platforms.