Novelis Selected as Leading Supplier of Aluminium Sheet for New BMW 5 Series Saloon

Novelis Fusion(TM) technology enables advanced door design

ATLANTA, May 26, 2010 - Novelis announced today that it has been selected as the main supplier of
aluminium sheet for the sixth generation BMW 5 Series saloon, which went on
sale this spring. This latest model features lightweight aluminium sheet in
the doors, bonnet, front fenders and reinforcement parts. In addition, BMW
has specified Novelis Fusion(TM) technology for the door structures, which is
likely to be the biggest-selling automotive application to date for this
patented multi-layer aluminium product.

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"Novelis has been bringing innovative material solutions to BMW
throughout a relationship that spans over 18 years," said Tadeu Nardocci,
senior vice president of Novelis Inc. and president, Novelis Europe. "We are
delighted to have been selected as the main supplier of aluminium sheet for
the new 5 Series saloon. It is particularly exciting to see our proprietary
Novelis Fusion(TM) technology, which is already featured on the BMW 5 Series
Gran Turismo and the 7 Series saloon, also being integrated into the
high-volume 5 Series saloon."

The use of Novelis Fusion(TM) has enabled BMW to manufacture one-piece
aluminium door structures, with integral window frames, to a design that is
not achievable with conventional aluminium sheet. The result is a 25 percent
reduction in the weight of the door, when compared with a similar steel
design. It is the unique combination of core properties and surface
characteristics provided by the multi-alloy composition of Novelis Fusion(TM)
that makes this possible.

The new 5 Series continues BMW's growing use of aluminium sheet in its
vehicles. Novelis also currently supplies aluminium sheet for a range of
other BMW models, including the M3 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, X6, X5 and Z4.
The lightweight material helps deliver improved handling and performance
through overall vehicle mass reduction. It also plays a significant role in
achieving a near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution between the front and rear
of the vehicle.

Novelis is widely-recognised as a global leader in the production of
aluminium sheet for the automotive sector. The company is supplying
specially-treated 5000 and 6000 series automotive sheet as well as its
Novelis Fusion(TM) AF350 product for the BMW 5 Series. Novelis Fusion(TM) is
an innovative, patented, multi-layer aluminium product that Novelis has
dubbed "The new aluminium(TM)" because it offers performance benefits that
are not achievable with conventional aluminium.

About Novelis

Novelis Inc. is the global leader in aluminium rolled products and
aluminium can recycling. The company operates in 11 countries, has
approximately 12,000 employees and reported revenue of US$10.2 billion in its
2009 fiscal year. Novelis supplies premium aluminium sheet and foil products
to automotive, transportation, packaging, construction, industrial and
printing markets throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia.
Novelis is a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited (BSE: HINDALCO), one
of Asia's largest integrated producers of aluminium and a leading copper
producer. Hindalco is a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, a
multinational conglomerate based in Mumbai, India. For more information,
please visit www.novelis.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements made in this news release which describe Novelis' intentions,
expectations or predictions may be forward-looking statements within the
meaning of securities laws. Examples of forward-looking statements in this
news release include references to anticipated sales levels for BMW door
structures using Novelis Fusion(TM) technology. Novelis cautions that, by
their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty. We do
not intend, and we disclaim any obligation, to update any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise. Important risk factors which could impact outcomes are included
under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended December 31, 2009, and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended March 31, 2009.

Media Relations: Corporate: Charles Belbin, +1-404-814-4260, charles.belbin at novelis.com, or Europe: John Gardner, +41-44-386-2155, john.gardner at novelis.com; or Investor Relations: Isabel Janci, +1-404-814-4730, isabel.janci at novelis.com