Hindustan Zinc works on 50+ DeepTech startups-100+ projects
The next era of industrial leadership will be driven by AI and collaborative innovation, according to Akarsh Hebbar, Chairman, V-Spark DeepTech Ventures.
The future of manufacturing will be defined by ability to scale with intelligence, added Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc which is embedding technology at the core of its operations to make even traditional industries data-driven and more capable.
The two industry stalwarts shared their views after Hindustan Zinc Limited hosted ‘Zinnovation 2026’ in collaboration with V-Spark DeepTech Ventures, a global corporate innovation, accelerator and ventures platform.
“Zinnovation reflects our commitment in this direction – to scale innovation from the pilot stage to large-scale industrial deployment,” said Hebbar.
Hindustan Zinc is currently working with over 50 DeepTech startups on more than 100 projects through V-Spark DeepTech Ventures, spanning production enhancement, cost optimisation, ESG leadership, asset performance, safety and operational efficiency.
Hindustan Zinc is targeting US$209 million in value delivery through AI-led industrial transformation with V-Spark DeepTech Ventures.
Hindustan Zinc Limited is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer. The company has been recognized as the world’s most sustainable metals & mining company by the S&P Global CSA 2025 for the third consecutive year and the first Indian company to become an ICMM member.
V-Spark DeepTech Ventures Pvt Ltd, Vedanta’s dedicated deep-tech and innovation arm, is accelerating technology-led transformation across the Group’s mining, metals and manufacturing businesses. Fiinews.com
