Bhubaneswar, Feb. 24 -- Odisha's critical minerals sector may expand significantly over the next seven years, with its value expected to rise from USD 8 billion in 2025 to USD 18-20 billion by 2032, according to a study by the Net Zero Energy Transition Association (NETRA).

The projections, released during the Global Cleantech Expo-Odisha 2026, indicate a major transformation in the state's mining, processing and manufacturing landscape.

While the sector's current profile in 2025 stands at 40 per cent mining, 10 per cent processing and 5 per cent manufacturing, these shares are expected to increase to 50 per cent, 40 per cent and 30 per cent, respectively, by 2032.

The shift is attributed to targeted policy measures and industrial inve...