Editor’s Synopsis
- Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) and International Resources Holding (IRH), an IHC Group company through
2PointZero, will form a 50:50 joint venture to develop a USD 11.5 billion integrated greenfield aluminium
project in Odisha.
- The project comprises a 4 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) alumina refinery, 2 MMTPA aluminium
smelter and 1 MMTPA downstream manufacturing park, making it India's largest integrated aluminium
investment.
- The greenfield project will be developed in two phases with investments of ₹66,000 crore and ₹44,000 crore,
making it Odisha's largest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposal.
- The investment is expected to create 53,500 jobs and positions Odisha as a global aluminium manufacturing
hub.
Bhubaneswar, India - July 2, 2026: Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), the flagship company of the
Adani Group, and International Resources Holding (IRH), the Abu Dhabi-based natural resources investment platform
and an IHC Group company through 2PointZero, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of
Odisha to develop an integrated greenfield aluminium project in the mineral-rich state.
AEL and IHC, through its subsidiary IRH, will form a 50:50 joint venture for the proposed project.
The proposed investment, valued at approximately ₹1.08 lakh crore (USD 11.5 billion), is expected to be Odisha's
largest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposal and India's largest foreign direct investment in the metallurgy
sector. The project comprises a 4 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) alumina refinery, a 2 MMTPA aluminium
smelter, a 4,000-megawatt (MW) captive power plant and a 1 MMTPA downstream manufacturing park, supported by
enabling infrastructure. It is expected to generate around 53,500 jobs across construction and operations.
Building on an established partnership across energy, transmission and artificial intelligence (AI),
Adani Group and IHC have developed strong strategic ties in recent years. Earlier this year, IHC Group
company ePointZero entered into a joint venture with Adani Green Energy to develop renewable energy
projects across India, supporting the country's energy transition. This new joint venture with IRH
represents another important milestone in IHC's previously announced multi-billion-dollar investment
strategy for India, reinforcing the Group's long-term commitment to investing across strategically
important sectors that support industrial growth and economic development.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Sampad Chandra
Swain, Hon'ble Minister for Industries and Skill Development & Technical Education and senior officials of the
Government of Odisha.
The ceremony was attended by Mr. Syed Basar Shueb, CEO, Managing Director and Board Member of IHC; Mr. Ali Rashed
AlRashdi, CEO of IRH; and Mohamed Hesham, CEO of ePointZero. Mr. Karan Adani, Managing Director, Adani Ports and
Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) and Director, Adani Cement, along with Mr. Sagar Adani, Executive Director, Adani
Green Energy Limited (AGEL), represented the Adani Group. The event also brought together leading industrialists,
industry associations, students from the World Skill Centre and senior government officials. Their participation
reflected the wider ecosystem that will benefit from the project’s downstream potential and support its successful
implementation.
Speaking on the occasion, Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi said: “Today marks Odisha's entry into the
global aluminium supply chain. Already India's leading hub for metals and mineral-based industries, the state is now
poised to become a global centre for aluminium and value-added manufacturing. This investment will enable Odisha to
develop the complete aluminium value chain, from mining and refining to smelting and downstream manufacturing,
creating greater value within the state. It is an important step towards Samruddha Odisha 2036 and our contribution
to Viksit Bharat 2047.”
Mr. Karan Adani, Managing Director, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) and Director, Adani Cement, said:
“The proposed project reflects our confidence in Odisha as a long-term manufacturing destination. The proposed JV
between Adani Group and IHC Group will further strengthen our robust partnership. Together with the Government of
Odisha, we will build an integrated aluminium ecosystem that creates jobs, expands value-added manufacturing and
strengthens India's industrial competitiveness.”
Syed Basar Shueb, CEO of IHC, said: “At IHC, we are building long-term platforms in industries that will define the
future of the global economy. Through IRH, we are building an integrated mining and minerals business, investing
across critical minerals to support industrial development, strengthen supply chain resilience and advance the
energy transition. This partnership with Adani Enterprises reflects that strategy and our shared ambition to develop
a world-class integrated aluminium project that creates lasting economic value.”
Hon'ble Industries Minister Shri Sampad Chandra Swain said: “This investment reflects growing confidence in Odisha's
industrial ecosystem. The Government will work with all stakeholders to provide timely approvals and facilitate the
project's implementation.”
The project will be developed in two phases, with investments of approximately ₹66,000 crore in Phase I and ₹44,000
crore in Phase II.
During the construction period, the project is expected to create around 35,000 jobs, while the project's mining,
alumina refining, aluminium production and downstream manufacturing operations are expected to support another
18,500 jobs. The project is also expected to generate significant indirect employment across logistics, engineering,
maintenance and ancillary industries.
The investment will deepen value-added aluminium manufacturing in Odisha while strengthening India's position in
global aluminium supply chains. The downstream manufacturing park is expected to attract manufacturers producing
components for transport, construction, power, packaging, renewable energy and advanced engineering, supporting the
growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the state.
Once operational, the project is expected to strengthen India's aluminium manufacturing base while reinforcing
Odisha's position as one of Asia's leading destinations for large-scale industrial investment.
Following the signing of the MoU, the joint venture partners, AEL and IRH, together with the Government of Odisha,
will advance the next phase of the project, including land acquisition, statutory approvals and infrastructure
planning.
IHC is one of the world's largest investment firms, with a market capitalization of USD 233 billion and a portfolio
of more than 1,300 subsidiaries spanning technology, infrastructure, financial services and consumer. IRH, an IHC
Group company through 2PointZero, is a global mine-to-market platform that strategically invests across the value
chain of minerals critical to the energy transition and technological advancement.
Home to some of India's largest bauxite reserves, Odisha is already a major producer of alumina and aluminium. The
investment will reinforce the state's position as a global aluminium manufacturing hub by integrating the aluminium
value chain, from mining to downstream manufacturing.
ABOUT ADANI ENTERPRISES LTD.
Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) is the flagship company of Adani Group, one of India's largest business
organisations. Over the years, Adani Enterprises has focused on building emerging and critical infrastructure
businesses, contributing to nation-building and divesting them into separate listed entities. Having successfully
built sizeable and scalable businesses like Adani Ports & SEZ, Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Power, Adani Green
Energy, Adani Total Gas and Adani Wilmar (now AWL Agri Business Ltd), the company has contributed to make India
self-reliant with our robust businesses. This has also led to significant returns to our shareholders for three
decades.
The next generation of its strategic business investments are centered around green hydrogen ecosystem, airport
management, data center, roads and primary industries like copper and petrochem - all of which have significant
scope for value unlocking.
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www.adanienterprises.com
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