Jindal India Limited has received approval from the Odisha government for a ₹3,600 crore steel plant, forming the first phase of its ₹15,000 crore investment plan in the state. The facility will feature advanced coating and pipe manufacturing units with a combined production target of 1.16 million metric tons annually. Expected to be commissioned by 2027, the project will enhance domestic capabilities, reduce import reliance, and create jobs in Odisha’s growing industrial sector.