Aditya Birla Group proposes US$ 1.25 billion alumina refinery expansion in Odisha
- IBEF
- July 14, 2026
The Aditya Birla Group has proposed an investment of Rs. 12,000 crore (US$ 1.25 billion) to expand the capacity of its Kansariguda alumina refinery in Odisha from 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 3 MTPA, strengthening India's aluminium value chain and supporting the country's growing manufacturing ecosystem. The proposal was discussed during a meeting between Odisha Chief Minister Mr. Mohan Charan Majhi and Aditya Birla Group Chairman Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, who reviewed the group's ongoing and proposed investments in the state. The expansion is expected to create substantial direct and indirect employment while generating new opportunities for local enterprises, service providers and downstream aluminium industries. By significantly increasing alumina production capacity, the project is expected to improve raw material availability for domestic aluminium manufacturing and reinforce Odisha's position as one of India's leading mineral and metals hubs.
The proposed investment aligns with the Aditya Birla Group's continued expansion in the metals sector through Hindalco Industries, which reported record operational performance in FY26. The refinery expansion is expected to support rising demand for aluminium from infrastructure, renewable energy, electric mobility, construction and manufacturing sectors while strengthening supply chain resilience. Increased domestic alumina production will also enhance value addition within India, reduce dependence on imports and encourage further downstream industrial development. The project is expected to contribute to regional economic growth, generate employment, attract ancillary industries and reinforce India's competitiveness in the global aluminium industry, supporting the country's broader manufacturing and industrial development objectives.
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