Hindustan Zinc, India’s largest and the world’s second-largest integrated zinc producer, displays its new & innovative zinc die casting alloy product range HZDA 3 and HZDA 5 (Hindustan Zinc Diec Casting Alloy) at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, along with its entire range of high quality zinc products for the auto segment. The company presented one of the world’s largest zinc product portfolios along with lead, silver and value-added products, tailored for the automotive industry at this global event for the automotive @ mobility industry. Zinc’s usage in the automotive sector, through galvanized steel, offers significant fuel and emission savings by providing a high degree of corrosion resistance to lightweight steel bodies (BIW or Body-In-White), ensuring durable, long-lasting vehicles with longer anti-perforation warranty against corrosion. The company’s Zinc Die Casting Alloys specially developed for the hot chamber die casting process are engineered to cater to the evolving needs of the automotive sector. Commonly known as ZAMAK in the market, Hindustan Zinc is the primary producer of these alloys which otherwise are imported into the country. Hindustan Zinc’s Die Casting Alloys offer exceptional castability, long-term dimensional stability, fast machining, and superior finishing for plating, painting, and chromate treatments. Both HZDA 3 & HZDA 5 provides higher strength, electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and dimensional tolerance to automobiles. The company’s foray into superior die-casting alloys presents an opportunity for auto OEMs and component manufacturers to reduce imports from other countries and build a resilient value chain of high-quality products within the country. Another big draw at the event was Hindustan Zinc’s low-carbon ‘green’ zinc branded ‘EcoZen’ that has 75% lower carbon footprint compared to conventionally produced zinc that can result in a total carbon emission avoidance of about 400 kgs in galvanizing one tonne of steel with EcoZen. The company’s product range also includes lead, which is vital for automotive batteries, components and radiation shielding while silver enhances conductivity and efficiency in automotive electronics, including switches and relays. As the auto industry transforms with localization, electrification and stricter emissions regulations, domestically produced zinc, lead and silver present sustainable, high-performance solutions for the future. Sharing his thoughts, Arun Misra, CEO and Whole-time Director, Hindustan Zinc Limited, said, “The automotive industry is at the forefront of shaping a sustainable future, and Hindustan Zinc is proud to be a partner in this journey. We are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that not only meet but exceed the industry’s expectations. Our vast product portfolio will play a pivotal role in driving efficiency, sustainability, and design excellence in automotive manufacturing. We are excited to showcase our diverse metals at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, a platform that mirrors our vision of co-creating a future beyond boundaries.” Recent trends indicate a significant change in preferences of Indian car buyers who are actively seeking 'corrosion-free' or anti-perforation warranties from auto manufacturers, specifically offering rust-protection in addition to protection against cosmetic paint fading and peeling. Globally, cosmetic warranties typically last five years, and anti-perforation warranties extend up to ten years, necessitating the use of galvanized (zinc-coated) steel in car bodies. This shift is driven by visible rust on vehicles as early as within the first few months to 2 years of purchase, especially in India's harsh weather conditions where cars are parked outdoors, exposed to the elements. Using zinc-coated steel for auto bodies (Body-In-White or BIW) is the most effective solution against rapid corrosion for which Hindustan Zinc’s Special High-Grade Zinc (SHG) is an industry best-seller. Post-purchase paint or anti-rust treatments are inadequate for long-term protection, often chipping and exposing the steel to rust. Therefore, adequate corrosion protection in vehicles is becoming essential to meet evolving consumer expectations and international standards. Galvanized car bodies account for less than 0.1% of the selling price, which are quickly offset by optimised manufacturing processes by OEMs, reduced maintenance expenses by the customer and enhanced brand reputation due to superior vehicle safety and performance. Nearly 70% of Indian cars manufactured for exports use zinc coated steel (galvanised or galvannealed steel) due to international quality standards. However, only about 25% of cars meant for Indian consumption use zinc-coated steel. Even in these, the amount of coated steel used may be about 3% to 50%, while for export models the body may be 70-80% zinc protected. Rust-protection of cars is soon becoming imperative for the discerning Indian car buyer. Hindustan Zinc has been a long-time upstream partner to the auto industry, providing a diverse metal portfolio for various applications, from car bodies to batteries, chips, accessories, and most-importantly corrosion-resistant components. The company’s comprehensive portfolio of value-added zinc products is tailored for the Indian automotive sector, providing cost-effective solutions that meet performance, quality, and safety requirements. Hindustan Zinc is focused on a ‘customer-first’ approach to product innovation. The company’s Customer Technical Services team works closely with customers to provide a seamless experience. Committed to providing topmost quality products, the company’s zinc and lead products are the first in the country to be verified by the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), along with ISO and BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certifications for quality. Additionally, the company also has REACH certification for exporting its products to Europe. Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 and NSE: HINDZINC), a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s second-largest integrated zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 75% of the primary zinc market in India. Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as the world’s most sustainable company in the metals and mining category for the second consecutive year by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024. The company has recently launched EcoZen, Asia’s first low carbon ‘green’ zinc, produced using renewable energy, that has a carbon footprint about 75% lower than the global average. Hindustan Zinc is also a certified 2.41 times Water-Positive company and is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. As an energy transition metals company, Hindustan Zinc is pivotal in providing critical metals essential for a sustainable future.