 "Hemant Kumar Rout")
Hemant Kumar Rout
Hemant Kumar Rout
With a strong command over public policy and governance, he writes extensively on economy, industry, infrastructure, defence, politics, science and technology, environment and health, bringing clarity and context to complex issues. He has an experience of over 20 years across print and online media. Currently, he is working as an Associate Editor at Business Standard. He has previously worked with The New Indian Express Group, The Times of India, The Statesman, Sahara Time, Indo Asian News Service and regional media.
With a strong command over public policy and governance, he writes extensively on economy, industry, infrastructure, defence, politics, science and technology, environment and health, bringing clarity and context to complex issues. He has an experience of over 20 years across print and online media. Currently, he is working as an Associate Editor at Business Standard. He has previously worked with The New Indian Express Group, The Times of India, The Statesman, Sahara Time, Indo Asian News Service and regional media.
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Himadri plans ₹1,300 cr FY27 capex, steps up battery materials investments
The company is preparing another Rs 1,500 crore investment cycle for the following year and plans India's first commercial carbon nanotube manufacturing plant
 "Himadri plans ₹1,300 cr FY27 capex, steps up battery materials investments")
Odisha agri and food exports to reach $1 billion by 2035: Assocham study
Odisha could emerge as a major food-processing and agri-export hub by 2035, with Assocham projecting potential to reach $1 billion in agricultural and processed-food exports
 "Odisha agri and food exports to reach $1 billion by 2035: Assocham study")
Odisha set to launch India's first rail-tech manufacturing park soon
The proposed facility at Sahaspur industrial estate will offer common infrastructure and services to railway manufacturers, ancillary units, MSMEs and technology firms
 "Odisha set to launch India's first rail-tech manufacturing park soon")
Odisha secures ₹43,437 crore food-processing investment commitments
The state signed 27 MoUs involving proposed investments of Rs 41,748 crore and received 12 additional investment intents worth Rs 1,689 crore at the New Delhi summit
 "Odisha secures ₹43,437 crore food-processing investment commitments")
Odisha to launch 5 food parks, target ₹10,000 cr investment at Delhi summit
The state will unveil five new food parks at the Odisha Food Pro 2026 summit in New Delhi as it seeks Rs 10,000 crore in investments and over 20,000 jobs
 "Odisha to launch 5 food parks, target ₹10,000 cr investment at Delhi summit")
Fresh Agni-IV test proves operational readiness: Defence Ministry
India successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni-IV ballistic missile off the Odisha coast, validating its operational readiness and technical parameters under the Strategic Forces Command
 "Fresh Agni-IV test proves operational readiness: Defence Ministry")
India's KAL attack drone eyes Gulf, global markets amid export push
IG Defence's indigenous long-range attack drone KAL has drawn interest from Gulf nations and is being readied for exports, subject to government approvals and export clearances
 "India's KAL attack drone eyes Gulf, global markets amid export push")
Vedanta faces fresh scrutiny over 'illegal' groundwater extraction
The Central Ground Water Board has asked Odisha to form a joint panel to investigate allegations that Vedanta's Jharsuguda unit extracted groundwater without statutory approvals
 "Vedanta faces fresh scrutiny over 'illegal' groundwater extraction")
Adani group proposes to invest ₹1 trillion for data centre in Odisha
Facility would trail only Google's intended Andhra project in scale
 "Adani group proposes to invest ₹1 trillion for data centre in Odisha")
Adani plans ₹1.5 trillion investment in Odisha nuclear power projects
The group has proposed two nuclear power plants, a thermal power station and pumped storage projects, with the plan to undergo detailed scrutiny before any approval
 "Adani plans ₹1.5 trillion investment in Odisha nuclear power projects")
Odisha announces ₹110 crore flood relief as six die, 860K affected
State announces compensation for damaged houses, crops, livestock and loss of lives, while promising additional funds after a detailed assessment of flood damage.
 "Odisha announces ₹110 crore flood relief as six die, 860K affected")
Nalco fined by BSE, NSE over shortfall in independent directors on Board
Stock exchanges imposed penalties over non-compliance with SEBI's Board composition norms, while Nalco said appointments of independent directors are beyond its control.
 "Nalco fined by BSE, NSE over shortfall in independent directors on Board")
Water disputes back in spotlight amid El Niño and political shifts
Change of guard in some states and evolving El Niño dynamics are triggering fresh actions on raging water-sharing disputes in several states, Hemant Kumar Rout and Shine Jacob report
 "Water disputes back in spotlight amid El Niño and political shifts")
Odisha sees hope of Mahanadi water dispute settlement before Diwali
After talks involving the Union Jal Shakti minister and both chief ministers, Odisha says the Mahanadi water dispute could be resolved through a negotiated settlement before Diwali
 "Odisha sees hope of Mahanadi water dispute settlement before Diwali")
Odisha Cabinet clears Bill for economic region development authorities
It targets scaling the regional economy from $22.4 billion to $500 billion by 2047
 "Odisha Cabinet clears Bill for economic region development authorities")
New composite manufacturing tech set to aid aerospace, auto, RE sectors
NIT Rourkela researchers have developed a patented 3D reinforced composite manufacturing technology to improve the strength and durability of FRP composites
 "New composite manufacturing tech set to aid aerospace, auto, RE sectors")
Odisha govt clears Bill to create economic region development authorities
The Odisha Cabinet approved amendments to the ODA Act to enable Economic Region Development Authorities, with the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradeep region set to become the first ERDA
 "Odisha govt clears Bill to create economic region development authorities")
Nalco Q1 profit jumps 88% on higher aluminium prices, record output
State-run aluminium producer reported record first-quarter production and alumina sales, while higher global aluminium prices lifted profitability sharply
 "Nalco Q1 profit jumps 88% on higher aluminium prices, record output")
NIT Rourkela develops advanced composite for aerospace, auto sectors
The patented three-dimensional reinforced composite technology improves strength, durability and damage tolerance for applications ranging from aerospace to renewable energy
 "NIT Rourkela develops advanced composite for aerospace, auto sectors")
Odisha inks 13 MoUs for ₹913 crore women-led investment proposals
The investment proposals span hospitality, biotechnology, manufacturing, agribusiness and renewable energy, with the potential to create more than 4,300 jobs
 "Odisha inks 13 MoUs for ₹913 crore women-led investment proposals")