100 Years in
Odisha

With a cumulative investment of over ₹1,00,000 crore, Tata Steel operates mines, produces ferroalloys, runs an industrial park, and contributes to ~15 million tonnes of steelmaking capacity in Odisha – making it the largest investment destination for the Company.

From building a greenfield plant in Kalinganagar to revitalising industrial assets like Bhushan Steel (now Tata Steel Meramandali) and Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL), Tata Steel has helped Odisha emerge as a steel powerhouse. With the expansion of NINL, the Company aims to add up to 10 million tonnes of capacity over the next ten years, solidifying Odisha as the heart of its future growth.

But this journey began long ago. Tata Steel’s first steps in Odisha date back to the discovery of iron ore in 1909, followed by manganese and chrome in the decades that followed. Mining operations, ferro alloy facilities, industrial park operations and strategic acquisitions have since expanded the Company’s footprint across the state.

A landmark moment came in 2024, with the commissioning of India’s largest blast furnace at Kalinganagar plant in Odisha. This ₹27,000 crore investment took capacity at the site from 3 to 8 million tonnes per annum, powering highstrength steel production for diverse sectors.

Odisha’s rich natural resources, vibrant communities, and proactive Government have made it a valued partner in Tata Steel’s journey of progress for generations to come.