Odisha Economy

PM inaugurates RBI's ₹169-cr data centre, cybersecurity institute in Odisha

The 18.55-acre facility in Jatni will support mission-critical payment systems, strengthen digital financial services and boost cybersecurity training

Updated On: 25 Oct 2026 | 6:01 PM IST

Odisha attracts ₹53,894 crore investment intents at India Chem 2026

The two-day Mumbai outreach yielded nine MoUs and four investment intents across power, chemicals, metals, textiles and agro-processing, with potential for 20,210 jobs

Updated On: 24 Oct 2026 | 10:33 AM IST

NLC India lines up ₹37,000 crore for power and mineral projects in Odisha

The proposed 3,200 Mw thermal power plant will cost Rs 35,000 crore, alongside a Rs 2,000 crore beach sand mineral processing facility and a planned coal gasification-fertiliser project

Updated On: 23 Oct 2026 | 9:42 PM IST

Odisha rolls out red carpet for chemical, petrochemical investments

State pitches port connectivity, refinery infrastructure and common effluent treatment facilities to woo chemical and petrochemical manufacturers

Updated On: 23 Oct 2026 | 7:33 AM IST

Odisha to unveil India's 1st dedicated Agri-PV policy, targets 1 GW by 2030

The proposed policy will allow farming alongside solar power generation, ensure 90 per cent of project land remains cultivated and offer farmers new income opportunities

Updated On: 22 Oct 2026 | 10:47 PM IST

Tata Power to set up ₹54 crore GCC in Odisha for next-gen energy solutions

Tata Power's new global capability centre in Odisha will develop AI-driven solutions for the energy sector, with an investment of Rs 54.31 crore and plans to create 110 skilled jobs.

Updated On: 21 Oct 2026 | 8:50 PM IST

Tata Steel commissions ₹9,067 crore facilities at Kalinganagar plant

The new facilities include galvanising and annealing lines, a slurry pipeline and an air separation unit, while the NINL expansion aims to boost steelmaking capacity in Odisha.

Updated On: 16 Oct 2026 | 11:58 PM IST

Jindal Ferrous expands Odisha footprint with ₹5,000 cr carbon steel plant

Jindal Ferrous has commissioned its first integrated carbon steel plant at Jajpur in Odisha, with a 2.2 mtpa steel melt shop and an investment of ₹5,000 crore

Updated On: 15 Oct 2026 | 6:19 PM IST

Odisha unveils ₹40K crore industrial projects, eyes over 42,000 jobs

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated 24 facilities and laid foundation stones for 29 projects across 14 districts, with an estimated employment potential of 42,512.

Updated On: 15 Oct 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

Odisha spends only 25% of capital outlay, 33% of annual estimate by Sep

The state spent ₹18,183 crore of its ₹72,100 crore capital outlay by September, while overall expenditure reached ₹94,463 crore

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 3:02 PM IST

Green signal: AAI set to develop greenfield international airport in Puri

AAI will develop the ₹5,631-crore Puri airport after environmental and CRZ clearances, with the first phase designed to handle 4.6 million passengers annually.

Updated On: 07 Oct 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

Beyond port expansion, Odisha eyes ₹50,000 crore major maritime investments

Paradip's capacity expansion, the proposed Bahuda port and a Kendrapara shipbuilding cluster anchor Odisha's maritime investment pipeline of more than ₹50,000 crore.

Updated On: 07 Oct 2026 | 6:59 PM IST

Orissa HC dismisses Vedanta's plea to enforce 2004 bauxite supply agreement

The court held that promissory estoppel cannot compel the state to act against mining law or confer an enforceable commercial right over natural resources held in public trust.

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 7:48 PM IST

Odisha sets up CM-EAC on lines of EAC-PM to drive $1.5 trn economy goal

Panel comprising economists, former bureaucrats and Sarvam AI co-founder will advise on growth, fiscal management and structural reforms as Odisha pursues its 2047 target

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

Odisha clears 19 projects worth ₹3,280 cr as emerging sectors gain ground

The 19 projects spanning GCCs, compressed biogas, technical textiles, tourism and manufacturing are expected to generate 10,661 jobs across 10 districts

Updated On: 29 Sep 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

Odisha clears industrial projects worth Rs 2.47 trillion at one go

Data centres, AI and power projects dominate Odisha's record investment pipeline; 27 projects across 15 districts involving Rs 2.47 trillion are expected to generate 50,162 jobs

Updated On: 23 Sep 2026 | 11:07 PM IST

FSEZ clears ₹3,406 crore SiCSem semiconductor unit near Bhubaneswar

The integrated facility at Info Valley-II will manufacture SiC diodes and MOSFETs, with projected five-year exports of ₹7,043 crore and employment for around 1,270 people

Updated On: 16 Sep 2026 | 7:39 AM IST

Odisha wraps up UAE roadshow with ₹2.43 trillion investment proposals

The three-day roadshow generated 24 investment proposals, including eight MoUs and 16 investment intents, with potential to create 618,725 jobs

Updated On: 12 Sep 2026 | 7:31 AM IST

Odisha's ₹72,100 crore capex target at risk as state fast-tracks projects

With just 15.7% of its record FY27 capital outlay spent by July, Odisha is pushing departments to fast-track projects and unlock central capex incentives

Updated On: 21 Aug 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

Kerala, Odisha among states releasing lowest share of MPLADS funds

Kerala released just 36.6 per cent of its MPLADS allocation to vendors, while Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh recorded the largest gaps when measured in absolute rupees

Updated On: 10 Aug 2026 | 11:15 PM IST