NALCO clarifies on CBI visit: ‘No Raid, No Seizure, Reports Misleading’

The National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) on Tuesday issued a clarification over recent media reports alleging recruitment-related irregularities at its corporate office following a visit by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

In its official statement, NALCO described reports suggesting a ‘raid’ and ‘seizure of documents’ as misleading and factually incorrect. The company clarified that the visit by CBI officials was part of a routine verification process, initiated in response to an unverified complaint, and aimed solely at reviewing the recruitment procedures followed by the organisation.

“With reference to the news published on 30.09.2025 regarding an alleged CBI raid at NALCO’s corporate office, we would like to clarify that the said report is not based on facts and presents a misleading picture,” the company stated.

“CBI officials visited the corporate office as part of a routine audit to verify recruitment processes. The visit was officially communicated to NALCO authorities, and no documents were seized, contrary to certain media claims.”

NALCO further emphasised that as a government-owned enterprise, its operations are routinely subject to scrutiny and audit by statutory and external agencies. The company reiterated its commitment to merit-based selection and adherence to all advertised conditions and policies that prohibit any form of discrimination or unfair practice.

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It also urged media outlets to exercise journalistic responsibility, verify facts through authentic sources, and give due prominence to the clarification to prevent misinformation and reputational harm.

“As a leading Public Sector Enterprise, we welcome impartial scrutiny. Any objective review will confirm that our processes are transparent and merit-driven,” NALCO added.