India’s First FRP Aluminium Manufacturing Unit in Odisha | 31 Jan 2026

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.