Odisha’s Exports Plunge Over 40% in Four Years; Mineral Dependency Exposes Economic Fragility
Odisha, one of India’s most mineral-rich states, is facing a sharp decline in its export performance, with total outbound trade falling by more than 40% between FY2020–21 and FY2024–25. According to the Odisha Economic Survey 2024–25, the state’s over-reliance on mineral commodities—particularly iron ore, coal, and chromite—has left its export basket vulnerable to global price…