Global Footprint: Odisha has signed major investment agreements in maritime trade infrastructure and large-scale industrial projects. For example, the state government has entered into agreements worth over ₹18,000 crore to expand ports (cargo handling jetty near Paradip and Gopalpur port projects) creating thousands of jobs. Additionally, large downstream steel/aluminium investments are planned leveraging Odisha’s rich mineral base. Period: Increasing sharply from ~2023 to ongoing (2025+). Impact: • Strengthens Odisha as a global industrial/export hub for metals, alloys and trade. • Creation of employment in infrastructure, logistics, processing, steel/metal sectors. • Improved connectivity and port/industrial capacity enhances trade flows, positions Odisha as gateway to East & Southeast Asia. • Attracts foreign technical/investment partnerships and drives structural economic transformation.
GlobalFootprint: Odisha is expanding into global agricultural export markets. For instance, the state added France and Belgium as destinations for its mango exports, and has exported drumstick (moringa) and pointed gourd (parwal) to Dubai. Noticeable volumes: 41.35 tonnes of produce exported in early 2025-26. Period: Significant momentum from 2024-25 onward. Impact: • Opens global supply chains for Odisha’s farmers and FPOs (Farmer Producer Organisations). • Premium price realisation, improved livelihoods and value-addition in horticulture/agri-processing. • Diversification away from only mineral/industrial sectors; builds global brand for Odisha produce. • Encourages cold-storage, logistics, export readiness and linkages to international markets.
GlobalFootprint: Minerals and metallurgical products are a major part of Odisha’s export basket. Merchandise exports in 2023-24 climbed to about US$ 11.93 billion from much lower levels earlier. Odisha leads India in aluminium production (55% of bauxite reserves in India) and iron-ore output. Period: Export growth over past decade; recent years 2022-24 show highlighted numbers. Impact: • Participation in global value-chains for metal products and raw materials. • Job creation in mining, smelting, processing, export logistics. • Strengthened industrial base; attraction of FDI/partnerships in metal/steel sectors. • However, the state is vulnerable to global commodity cycles (see below) and hence the need for diversification.
GlobalFootprint: Odisha is leveraging its long coastline and strategic location to serve as a gateway for trade to East/Southeast Asia, plus is investing in renewable energy and logistics infrastructure. The state profile notes “strategically positioned as a gateway to the ASEAN region … and offers long coastline with easy access to global economy.” Period: Ongoing; logistics & energy push visible in mid-2020s. Impact: • Improved export/import facilitation; strengthens international trade connectivity. • Investment prospects in renewable energy/clean technology. • Enhances competitiveness of Odisha in global markets by reducing logistics/trade costs. • Promotes sustainable industrial growth compatible with climate goals.
GlobalFootprint: To attract global investment and exports, Odisha has introduced platforms such as GO SWIFT (single-window investment portal) and GIS land-information systems (GOPLUS). The state ranked in export preparedness policy pillar as well. Period: Policy reforms over past 5-10 years; recent intensification in 2023-25. Impact: • Facilitates global investors and exporters entering Odisha with lower barriers. • Enhances administrative ease, faster clearances, better land/infra visibility. • Encourages foreign firms, trade linkages, and makes Odisha globally competitive. • Supports diversification away from traditional sectors.
