Aditya Birla Group adds ₹12,000 crore to Odisha alumina refinery

The meeting reviewed progress on the group's existing and proposed projects across Odisha, including aluminium, alumina, chemicals, cement, renewable energy, textiles and apparel. Discussions also covered possible forays into copper refining, copper-clad laminates, printed circuit boards, paints, jewellery and advanced aluminium products, an official said.

Majhi welcomed the proposal, saying the state's mineral wealth must translate into higher value addition and quality employment. "We intend not only to lead the country in alumina and aluminium production but also to build a globally competitive ecosystem across the entire value chain," he said. The chief minister pledged continued support for land, infrastructure, utilities and statutory approvals.

The announcement comes days after the state signed an MoU with Adani Enterprises and Abu Dhabi's International Resources Holding for an integrated greenfield aluminium project worth about ₹1.08 lakh crore.