Vi Business, the enterprise arm of telecom operator Vi, has announced a strategic partnership with Hindalco Industries Limited to deploy a dedicated private network at Hindalco’sBaphlimali Bauxite Mine in Rayagada district, Odisha.
The multi-year managed services deployment will cover the complete private network stack, including spectrum, core, radio access network (RAN) and managed services. The network will serve as the digital backbone for Hindalco’s connected mining journey, providing secure, reliable and high-performance connectivity across the mine.
The deployment will enable digital applications covering worker safety, fleet management, drone and CCTV-based surveillance, real-time monitoring and operational efficiency. An Integrated Command and Control Centre will provide centralised visibility, data-driven decision-making and operational control, supporting Hindalco’s objective of developing a safer, smarter and more efficient DigiMine.
M P Sunil Kumar, Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Vi Business, said the initiative demonstrates Vi’s capability to engineer customised private networks for complex industrial environments.
KailashPandey, CEO, Aluminium Upstream, Hindalco Industries, said the company’s first dedicated private network would create a critical digital foundation for connected, automated and data-driven mining operations.
The initiative also complements Hindalco’s responsible mining efforts. Baphlimali recently achieved Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard Certification, recognising its alignment with globally recognised environmental, social and governance standards.