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Odisha Attracts Fresh US$40 Million Textile Investment, Reinforcing Apparel Manufacturing Ambitions

• By  Textile Excellence
• June 15, 2026

Odisha has secured fresh textile and apparel investments worth nearly US$40 million, strengthening its emergence as one of India’s fastest growing manufacturing destinations. The latest projects are expected to generate around 12,500 jobs across the state, providing a major boost to employment and industrial development.

Among the key proposals, Nandraj Textiles will establish an apparel manufacturing unit in Khurda with an investment of ₹168.64 crore, creating more than 10,300 jobs. Shahi Exports plans a knitted garment facility in Sambalpur involving ₹145.5 crore and around 1,840 jobs, while Maa Taratarini Textile Park will develop an integrated textile project in Ganjam.

The investments align with Odisha’s broader strategy to become a leading textile and apparel hub in eastern India. Industry momentum has accelerated through investor friendly policies, modern infrastructure and growing interest from domestic and global manufacturers. Recent approvals across multiple sectors underscore the state's expanding industrial ecosystem and commitment to large scale job creation.

The investments align with Odisha’s broader strategy to become a leading textile and apparel hub in eastern India. Industry momentum has accelerated through investor friendly policies, modern infrastructure and growing interest from domestic and global manufacturers. Recent approvals across multiple sectors underscore the state's expanding industrial ecosystem and commitment to large scale job creation.