THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BHUBANESWAR, JULY 11, 2026

In a major boost to Odisha’s industrial growth ambitions, the Aditya Birla Group has proposed an additional investment of approximately ₹12,000 crore to expand its greenfield alumina refinery at Kansariguda in Rayagada district, taking the project’s total investment to around ₹20,000 crore and tripling its production capacity from 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 3 MTPA.

The proposal was presented during a meeting between Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here on Saturday, where both sides reviewed the progress of the Group’s ongoing and proposed investments in the state and discussed opportunities for further expansion across multiple sectors.

The Kansariguda refinery, being developed by Hindalco Industries Limited, was originally planned with an investment of nearly ₹8,000 crore and a production capacity of 1 MTPA. Encouraged by the project's long-term potential and the Odisha Government’s proactive support, the company has now proposed an additional investment of ₹12,000 crore to add 2 MTPA of refining capacity, taking the overall project size to 3 MTPA.

The expansion is expected to generate significant direct and indirect employment while creating new business opportunities for local enterprises, service providers and downstream industries, further strengthening Odisha’s industrial ecosystem.

Welcoming the proposal, Chief Minister Majhi said Odisha’s abundant mineral resources must translate into greater value addition, advanced manufacturing and quality employment within the state. He emphasised that aluminium remains central to the government’s industrial vision, with the state aiming to build a globally competitive ecosystem spanning the entire aluminium value chain — from refining and primary metals to downstream and advanced products. He said the Kansariguda expansion would reinforce Odisha’s position as India’s premier hub for metals and metallurgy.

The Chief Minister assured the Aditya Birla Group of the state government’s continued support for the timely execution and expansion of its projects, including facilitation of land, infrastructure, utilities, statutory clearances and other project requirements through a coordinated approach.

The meeting also reviewed the Group’s existing and proposed investments in aluminium, alumina, chemicals, cement, renewable energy, textiles and apparel. Discussions additionally explored future investment opportunities in copper refining, copper-clad laminates, printed circuit boards, technical textiles, paints, jewellery manufacturing and advanced aluminium products, underscoring the Group’s long-term commitment to expanding its footprint in Odisha’s manufacturing landscape.