Angul Aluminium Park: Odisha’s emerging aluminium hub to drive national growth, says NALCO CMD

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025

In a major push to bolster India’s aluminium sector, Brijendra Pratap Singh, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), declared the Angul Aluminium Park as a game-changer for the country’s industrial landscape. Singh outlined that the park would not only provide world-class facilities but also strengthen the cost-effectiveness and competitiveness of aluminium production in India. With 50,000 tonnes of hot metal annually being supplied by NALCO to its downstream industries, the park is set to revolutionize aluminium production and expand its value chain in Odisha.

Held at Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, the roadshow was a strategic move to promote Angul Aluminium Park Pvt. Ltd. (AAPPL) — a collaboration between NALCO and Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO). The event attracted government officials, prominent industry leaders, investors, and stakeholders, marking a significant step towards positioning the park as India’s premier destination for aluminium downstream industries.

Addressing the gathering, Singh highlighted the role of NALCO in facilitating the growth of AAPPL, which offers unparalleled infrastructure including seamless connectivity, 24/7 power supply, and state-of-the-art industrial facilities. The park’s infrastructure is designed to support a variety of downstream activities such as rolling, extrusion, and casting. Singh also emphasized that the cost-effective access to raw materials would make AAPPL a key competitive player in the global aluminium market.

“The development of Angul Aluminium Park is a significant step forward in India’s mission to become a global leader in the aluminium sector. With our support, AAPPL is set to boost downstream industries, drive job creation, and fuel economic growth in Odisha and beyond,” said Singh in his keynote address.

The Chief Guest at the event, Hemant Kumar Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries Department, Government of Odisha, outlined the state’s immense potential in the aluminium sector. Sharma noted that Odisha contributes nearly 72 per cent of India’s primary aluminium but has yet to fully capitalize on its downstream potential. He called the aluminium sector “the future metal” with its growing applications across key industries such as packaging, automotive, electronics, and electric vehicles (EVs).

Sharma underscored that AAPPL, spanning 223 acres and slated for expansion to over 600 acres, was a critical asset for the state’s industrial development. He encouraged investors to explore the opportunities in the park, highlighting that it was strategically located near major industrial hubs and NALCO’s smelter in Angul.

“With four new industries already in the pipeline and three more established, AAPPL is on track to be a hub of innovation, industrial growth, and employment generation,” Sharma added.

In a show of confidence in Odisha’s industrial future, Manikanta Naik, Managing Director of Tata Steel SEZ, shared the success story of the Gopalpur Industrial Park. He detailed how the park, which now houses 14 major industries in sectors such as green hydrogen, chemicals, and solar cells, had transformed Odisha’s industrial landscape. Naik expressed optimism that AAPPL would not only match but potentially surpass Gopalpur’s success, given the park’s modern infrastructure and resource-rich environment.

Jagdish Arora, Director (P&T) of NALCO, concluded the session by reiterating the vision for AAPPL as a self-sustained, vibrant industrial hub. He stressed the importance of attracting both Indian and global investors and ensuring the park’s development as a center for innovation and sustainable industrial growth.

“The roadshow has reaffirmed Odisha’s industrial aspirations and NALCO’s dedication to creating a thriving, sustainable aluminium hub that will benefit both industry and communities,” Arora said.

The event also featured presentations by key industry bodies such as IPICOL, JNARDDC, and NALCO, which highlighted the state’s investor-friendly policies, tax incentives, and the robust infrastructure available for new ventures in the aluminium sector. Notably, the state’s progressive Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) and GST reduction initiatives were presented as part of Odisha’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly ecosystem.

Over 100 participants, including potential investors, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs, took part in the roadshow, engaging in in-depth discussions on the investment potential and growth opportunities in Odisha’s aluminium downstream sector.