Industries

* **Steel & Sponge Iron:** A massive hub for steel production, anchored by Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) and numerous sponge iron plants. * **Power Generation:** Home to significant thermal power plants operated by NTPC, JSPL, and other private power conglomerates. * **Coal Mining:** The surrounding district is dotted with large open-cast and underground coal mines managed by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL). * **Textiles (Kosa Silk):** A world-renowned traditional handloom industry specialising in Kosa (tussar) silk weaving, providing livelihoods to local artisans. * **Agriculture Processing:** Rice mills and agro-processing units handle the region's substantial paddy output.