Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi with Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla(right). Image used for representative purpose only.
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The Aditya Birla Group on Saturday (July 11, 2026) proposed to invest an additional ₹12,000 crore for the expansion of its greenfield alumina refinery project at Kansariguda in Odisha’s Rayagada district, an official statement said.
The announcement was made by the group’s chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla after meeting Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Bhubaneswar.
The company’s new investment proposal came up during review of the progress of the group’s ongoing and proposed investments across the state.
The company, which already has a refinery and two smelter plants in Odisha, has been implementing a 1 MTPA capacity greenfield refinery project at Kansariguda at an investment of ₹8,000 crore through Hindalco Industries Limited.
With the proposed expansion of the project from 1 MTPA to 3 MTPA capacity, the company’s investment would increase to ₹20,000 crore.
The meeting provided a platform to discuss the implementation of major projects being undertaken by the group in Odisha and identify measures for their timely facilitation, the statement said.
The discussions also focused on further expansion of the Aditya Birla Group’s presence in sectors where it does not currently have significant operations in the State.
Keeping in view the long-term potential of the project and the proactive support extended by the State government, the group proposed an additional investment.
The project is expected to generate substantial direct and indirect employment and create further opportunities for local enterprises, service providers and downstream industries, the statement said.
Welcoming the proposal, Mr. Majhi said Odisha’s mineral strength must translate into greater value addition, advanced manufacturing and quality employment within the state.
The Chief Minister said aluminium is central to this vision.
“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, from refining and primary metals to downstream and advanced products,” Mr. Majhi said.
The Chief Minister further said the expansion of the Kansariguda refinery will further strengthen this momentum and reinforce Odisha’s position as India’s leading metals and metallurgy hub.
He also assured the group of continued support from the state government for the timely implementation and expansion of its projects.
Mr. Majhi said the state government would work closely with the company to facilitate land, infrastructure, utilities, statutory approvals and other project requirements through a coordinated approach.
The meeting also reviewed the group’s existing and proposed investments across aluminium, alumina, chemicals, cement, renewable energy, textiles and apparel.
The discussions further covered possible investments in copper refining, copper-clad laminates and printed circuit boards, paints, jewellery manufacturing and advanced aluminium products, an official said.
The Aditya Birla Group’s additional investment in the expansion of its greenfield refinery project came days after the state government signed an MoU with Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) and Abu Dhabi-based International Resources Holding (IRH) to develop an integrated greenfield aluminium project at an estimated investment of about ₹1.08 lakh crore (USD 11.5 billion).
Published – July 11, 2026 11:19 pm IST
