Odisha's Ambitious Plans: Aditya Birla Group to Invest ₹12,000 Crore in Alumina Refinery Expansion

In a pivotal meeting, Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla discussed a substantial ₹12,000 crore investment to expand an alumina refinery in Rayagada. This expansion aims to boost the refinery's capacity to three million tonnes per annum, enhancing the state's manufacturing capabilities and job creation. Majhi highlighted the importance of leveraging Odisha's mineral resources for greater economic development and competitiveness in the aluminium sector. Discover more about this ambitious investment plan and its implications for Odisha's economy.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 12, 2026, 11:10 IST

Investment Talks Between Odisha CM and Aditya Birla Group

In a significant meeting on Saturday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi engaged with Kumar Mangalam Birla, the Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, to review the current and future investments by the Group in Odisha.

Post-discussion, the Group announced plans for an additional ₹12,000 crore investment aimed at enhancing its greenfield alumina refinery located in Kansariguda, Rayagada. This expansion will increase the refinery's capacity to three million tonnes per annum (MTPA), up from the original one MTPA capacity with an initial investment of approximately ₹8,000 crore.

Majhi expressed his support for the expansion initiative, emphasizing the need for Odisha to leverage its mineral resources for increased value addition, advanced manufacturing, and quality job creation within the state.

He stated, “Aluminium plays a crucial role in this vision. Our goal is not only to become a leader in alumina and aluminium production in India but also to establish a globally competitive ecosystem that encompasses the entire value chain—from refining and primary metals to downstream and advanced products.”