Hindalco shares gained 2% after US arm Novelis plans to reopen its Oswego hot mill sooner than anticipated, despite a higher projected cash flow hit from plant fires. The company foresees significant cost savings and aims for positive free cash flow by year-end. While sales rose, net loss widened, and debt levels climbed.

Novelis anticipates a greater impact on its cash flows due to fires at its Oswego unit. The company will, however, restart the hot mill ahead of schedule. Higher savings are…

The company has started commissioning the Oswego, New York, plant and expects to ramp up hot mill production in the coming weeks. Disruptions have negatively affected automakers…