Jharkhand jumped to 17th position from 21st in India’s export rankings, shipping Rs. 16,644 crore worth of goods in 2024‑25. Godda district, powered by Adani’s Ultra Supercritical Thermal Power plant, contributed 43 % of exports. Electricity, iron and steel, and auto parts dominate the state’s outward trade, spurring jobs locally.
Jharkhand, a state better known for its minerals and tribal heritage, has added a new feather to its cap by emerging as a formidable export hub. Latest figures from the Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) show that in 2024‑25 the state shipped goods and services worth Rs. 16,644 crore (around USD 1.90 billion), lifting it to 17th position in the national export rankings from 21st just four years ago. At the heart of this surge is the Adani Power Plant at Godda, which alone accounted for nearly half of Jharkhand’s outbound trade.
Adani Power Plant Contributed 43% of Total Export
The Godda district’s rise has been meteoric. Electrical energy, generated from the 1,600‑MW Adani Power Plant, commissioned in 2023, contributed 43 % of Jharkhand’s total exports this year. FIEO data show that the state exported electricity worth about Rs. 6,760 crore (roughly USD 813 million), making Bangladesh its single largest trading partner. Godda now contributes 43% of the state’s exports, while the capital Ranchi follows with 15 %. Jharkhand’s overall export basket jumped from Rs. 12,264 crore in 2023‑24 to Rs. 16,644 crore in 2024‑25, placing it ahead of several more industrialized states in terms of growth.
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The Thermal Power Plant of Godda remains the single largest private sector investment in the state since its formation. Commissioned in 2023 at a capital cost of almost USD 2 billion, it is country’s only transnational power plant, supplying its entire output to neighboring Bangladesh, earning precious foreign exchange. The Godda plant is more than just an electricity producer, it is a growth catalyst for the region. Its operations have generated thousands of jobs, upgraded infrastructure, and strengthened local communities through CSR programs in healthcare, education, and women’s empowerment.
Not Only Bangladesh, Mexico, China and UAE Are Also Buyers
While electricity dominates, Jharkhand’s basket is broadening. Iron and steel products account for 28 % of exports, while auto components contribute another 8 %. The remaining 21 % comprises machinery, chemicals and Agro‑based goods. On the demand side, Bangladesh remains Jharkhand’s top buyer, but the United States and Nepal each take about 7 percent of its exports. Mexico, the United Arab Emirates and China follow, taking between 3% to 5% each. Such diversification signals that local firms are responding to varied global needs, from power and metal to precision automotive parts, boosting the state’s resilience against demand shocks.
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