THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR,
FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Odisha’s drive to emerge as a major
industrial powerhouse gathered fresh momentum as Vedanta Aluminium, India’s
largest aluminium producer, received the land allotment letter for over 1,447
acres for its Dhenkanal project. The allotment was handed over by the
Government of Odisha in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Minister
for Industries Sampad Chandra Swain, Additional Chief Secretary (Industries) Hemant
Sharma, and other senior officials, marking a decisive step towards the
company’s future growth and expansion plans in the state.
The development comes amid the Chief
Minister’s strategic tour of Western Odisha, aimed at accelerating
industrialisation beyond traditional centres. His engagements during the visit
underlined the government’s resolve to fast-track transformative manufacturing
projects, deepen downstream opportunities, and reinforce Odisha’s position as a
preferred destination for global industry. The land allotment for Vedanta
Aluminium’s Dhenkanal project stands as a tangible reflection of this vision,
offering clarity and pace to one of the state’s most significant industrial
investments.
The proposed expansion projects are
expected to significantly strengthen Odisha’s industrial ecosystem by enabling
large-scale manufacturing and catalysing downstream industries.
With India’s aluminium demand
projected to rise nearly sixfold to about 37 MTPA by FY2047, as per the
Ministry of Mines’ Aluminium Vision Document (2025), the upcoming facilities
are well-timed to address the country’s growing requirements. Beyond capacity
creation, the projects are poised to drive regional development through
increased industrial activity and substantial employment generation.
Commenting on the development, Vedanta
Aluminium CEO Rajiv Kumar said, “This marks a transformative step in India’s
aluminium journey. Its impact will extend well beyond metal production, driving
employment, energising local enterprises, and enabling a future-ready
industrial base in Odisha. The State Government’s timely land allotment has
given clarity and momentum required at this stage. We appreciate the
government’s proactive support and are fully prepared to move into the next
phase of development with renewed focus and speed.”
Further reinforcing its engagement
with the state, the Chief Minister and senior officials also inaugurated
Vedanta Aluminium’s dedicated pavilion at the CII Enterprise Odisha Exhibition
2026 held in Rourkela last week. The pavilion showcased the company’s diverse
product portfolio and demonstrated how its offerings align with and support
Odisha’s expanding industrial ecosystem.
As demand for high-quality aluminium
accelerates across sectors such as electric mobility, renewable energy,
infrastructure, and defence manufacturing, projects of this scale will play a
pivotal role in enabling India’s industrial transition.
The Dhenkanal project underscores
Vedanta Aluminium’s long-standing commitment to building a sustainable,
globally competitive aluminium manufacturing ecosystem while partnering Odisha
in its next phase of industrial growth.
