An energetic self-made entrepreneur, Mahimananda Mishra is born into a well-known aristocratic family of Odisha. He started from 15 people forming a core team in 1978 and has since thrust OSL Group into one of the leading corporate houses along India's eastern coasts.

Profile Overview

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Name: Mahimananda Mishra
Category: Entrepreneur
Nationality: Indian
Education : Cuttack Christ College
Business: Businessman
Date of Birth: 07 May 1953
Age: 67

Awards and Recognitions

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Best Entrepreneurship Award: Presented by Odisha’s Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik.
Business Leader of the Year Award (2010): Recognized for transforming Gopalpur Port into a world-class facility.

The OSL Group

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Full Name: Orissa Stevedores Limited (OSL Group)
Industry: Stevedoring and Logistics
Founded: 1978
Headquarters: Odisha

Key Business Ventures:

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OSL Group's diverse portfolio spans numerous sectors, including:

Logistics and Stevedoring: Orissa Stevedores (Overseas) Pvt. Ltd.
Automobile Services: OSL Motors Pvt. Ltd., OSL Automobiles Pvt. Ltd., and OSL Auto Cars Pvt. Ltd.

Education: DPS Kalinga.
Hospitality and Travel: Grand Tours & Travels, Empires Hotels, Mayur Agencies Travel Smart.
Manufacturing: Orissa Magnetic Private Ltd., Purvi Bharat Coal Products Pvt. Ltd., Purvi Bharat Steels Ltd.
Infrastructure: Gopalpur Ports Ltd.
Other Ventures: Nandighosh Coal & Coke Product Pvt. Ltd., OSL Multipurpose Cooperatives Ltd., OSL Securities Pvt. Ltd., and others.
Website: oslgroup.in/grp/mdbio.html

Awards and Milestones for OSL Group

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Recognized by Paradip Port Trust for handling the highest cargo volume during the 2008-2009 financial year.
Declared a "Star Export House" from April 1, 2009, to March 31, 2014, by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.
Honored with the Outstanding Company Award by Odisha’s Chief Minister.
Federation of Indian Export Organizations awarded OSL Group a Certification of Merit.
OSL Vice-President, Shri S.N. Mohanty, received the prestigious Capexil Export Award in Kolkata.

Achievements and Contributions

Served as President of the Students’ Union at Christ College, Cuttack (1971-72) and M.S. Law College, Odisha (1974-75).
Actively engaged in port-related activities across India’s East Coast, including stevedoring, freight forwarding, port development, and mining.
Broad spread into hospitality services, education, media production, aviation, healthcare, and FMCG distribution.

Significantly involved in providing logistics solutions for mining operations and industrial production, including re-rolling mills for steel and the manufacture of LAM coke.

Key Contributions and Vision

Mahimananda Mishra is one among the pivotal figures who has been instrumental in realigning the industrial growth and economic development of Odisha. Under his visionary leadership, the OSL Group has created a variety of sectors for opportunities and innovation. As a true pioneer in his area, Mishra continues to motivate through the entrepreneurial journey and the drive for excellence.