Odisha
India’s First FRP Aluminium Manufacturing Unit in Odisha
- 31 Jan 2026
- 1 min read
Why in News?
The Chief Minister of Odisha inaugurated India’s first Flat Rolled Products (FRP) aluminium manufacturing unit at the Aditya Aluminium complex in Sambalpur district.
Key Points
- Industry: The project is part of the flat-rolled aluminium (FRP) and battery foil segment, critical inputs for sectors like automotive, energy storage and electronics.
- Investments Announced: The company underscored an investment of around ₹50,000 crore towards expanding aluminium manufacturing and related capacities in Odisha.
- Domestic Manufacturing Boost: This initiative is expected to reduce dependence on imports of specialised aluminium products, enhancing India’s self-reliance in advanced aluminium processing.
- New facilities are projected to generate direct and indirect employment opportunities, strengthening regional industrial growth.
- Policy Alignment: Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives
- Strategic Value Chain Development: Strengthens downstream aluminium value chain, crucial for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.
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