THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR,
APRIL 30, 2026
“FICCI’s strength lies in its strategic value
proposition — its ability to provide industry with access to policy advocacy,
leadership engagement, research based inputs, and meaningful networking at both
the state and national levels. Whether it is representation before governments,
participation in policy dialogues, or creating avenues for collaboration and
global outreach, FICCI continues to be a trusted institutional partner for
Indian industry,” said Jagannath P. Nayak, Chairman, FICCI Odisha State Council
and President & Unit Head – Aditya Aluminium, Hindalco Industries Ltd, at
the first meeting of the FICCI Odisha State Council for financial year 2026-27
held in Bhubaneswar on April 29.
Emphasising
the Council's priorities, Nayak added, “As a State Council, our responsibility
is to leverage this institutional strength locally, enhance member engagement,
and expand FICCI’s footprint across sectors and regions of Odisha. We must also
work together to strengthen membership, encourage wider participation, and
ensure that the benefits of FICCI reach enterprises of all sizes.”
The
meeting brought together distinguished industry leaders, entrepreneurs and
senior executives to formally constitute the Council and chart a strategic
policy advocacy roadmap for Odisha under the leadership of Mr Jagannath P.
Nayak and Sanjaya Satapathy, Co-Chairman, FICCI Odisha State Council and CHRO,
IMFA.
The
deliberations focused on identifying key policy interventions that would
accelerate industrial growth in Odisha while further enhancing the ease of
doing business in the state. Members held extensive discussions on regulatory
reforms, investment promotion, skill development, MSME growth, infrastructure
expansion and sustainable industrial practices—key enablers for attracting both
domestic and foreign investments.
The
meeting witnessed active participation from several prominent industry leaders,
including Monica Nayar Patnaik, Managing Director, Eastern Media Ltd.; J K
Mohanty, CMD, Swosti Group; Ghanashyam Parida, Head – Odisha Projects, ArcelorMittal
Nippon Steel India (AMNS); Rajen Padhi, Director, Exim Consultancy; Pawan
Somani, Head – Mining Services, Essel Mining Ltd.; Alex Thomas, Resident
Director, Jindal Stainless Ltd.; Sushanta Kumar Mishra, EIC – FAMD; and Rashmi
Sahoo, Managing Director, FarrmB.
Other
eminent industry captains from Dalmia Cement, Paradeep Phosphates Ltd, Welspun
Living, World Skill Centre, PwC and FACOR Alloys were also present.
