A dynamic and self-made entrepreneur, Mahimananda Mishra is the scion of an aristocratic family of Orissa. Starting off with a core team of 15 individuals in the year 1978, he achieved great heights and established OSL Group as one of the largest corporates on the East Coast of India.
Mahima Mishra Basic Information
| Field | Details |
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| Full Name | Mahimananda Mishra |
| Also Known As | Mahima Mishra |
| Date of Birth | Circa 1953–1954 (exact date not publicly confirmed) |
| Place of Birth | Odisha, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Industrialist, Businessman |
| Known For | Founder of Orissa Stevedores Ltd. (OSL) |
| Education | Ravenshaw College, Cuttack |
| Business Empire | Logistics, port services, real estate, education, hotels |
| Estimated Net Worth | ₹10,000 crore (approx. $1.2 billion USD) |
| Family | Married, children (including Charchit Mishra) |
| Controversies | Named in high-profile legal cases, including murder trial |
Awards and recognition
- Best Entrepreneurship Award presented by Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Orissa
- BUSINESS Leader of the Year AWARD 2010 presented by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Orissa for his remarkable achievement for developing Gopalpur Port into a World-Class Port.
Mahimananda Mishra Net Worth
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Current Net Worth (2025): Mahimananda Mishra is estimated to be worth around ₹10,000 crore that’s ₹100 billion or about $1.2 billion USD.
Most of his wealth comes from his company, Orissa Stevedores Ltd. (OSL) and other businesses he owns. -
Past Wealth Estimates: In 2016, his businesses were valued at around ₹12,000 crore, making him one of the richest people in Odisha at the time. Some reports in 2022 gave a much lower number (~₹40 crore), but that’s likely inaccurate or outdated.
Mahimananda Mishra Family
- Father: Rabindra Nath Mishra
- Mother: Urmila Mishra
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Spouse: Wife’s name Minati Mishra
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Son: Charchit Mishra – Director at Orissa Stevedores Ltd. (OSL), involved in company operations
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Children: Has children (exact number not confirmed publicly)
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Family Role in Business: His family, especially Charchit, plays an active role in managing and expanding OSL Group
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Mahimananda Mishra Company Profile
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Orissa Stevedores Limited (OSL) |
| Founder | Mahimananda Mishra |
| Established | 1978 |
| Headquarters | Paradip, Odisha, India |
| Industry | Maritime Logistics, Stevedoring, Port Services |
| Core Services | Cargo handling, warehousing, ship agency, inland logistics |
| Major Ports Covered | Paradip, Dhamra, Haldia, Vizag, Kolkata |
| Key Clients | Indian Oil, Tata Steel, Adani, JSPL |
| No. of Employees | 1,000+ (estimated) |
| Annual Revenue | ₹1,000+ crore (estimated, varies by year) |
| Group Subsidiaries | OSL Group (includes inland logistics, education, hospitality, real estate) |
| Website | www.oslgroup.in |
Business Ventures
Orissa Stevedores (overseas) Pvt. Ltd, OSL Motors Pvt. Ltd, OSL Automobiles Pvt. Ltd, DPS Kalinga, Orissa Magnetic Private Ltd, Grand Tours & Travels, Mayur Agencies TRAVEL SMART, Travel link, Nayaagarh Sugar Complex Ltd, Gopalpur Ports Limited, OSL Prestige, Nandighosh Coal & Coke Product Pvt Ltd, OSL Exclusive, OSL Auto Cars Pvt Ltd, Empires, Purvi Bharat Coal Products Pvt. Ltd, Purvi Bharat Steels Limited, OSL Multipurpose Co-operatives Ltd and OSL Securities Private Limited.
Key points about Mahimananda Mishra
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Industry Leader: He played a significant role in Odisha’s maritime logistics, shipping, and port services sector.
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OSL Group: Under his leadership, OSL expanded its operations to cover cargo handling, port logistics, and stevedoring services at multiple ports.
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Controversies: Mishra was also known for his controversial past. He was accused in several high-profile criminal cases, including the alleged murder of a former executive of Seaways Shipping and Logistics Ltd.
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Death: His wife, Minati Mishra, passed away due to cardiac arrest at the age of 62 .
Awards
- OSL Group was awarded by Paradip Port Trust for having handled the maximum quantity of Cargo at Paradip Port during Financial Year 2008-2009, contributing to the growth of the port.
- Outstanding Company Award presented by Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Orissa
- OSL was declared as a “STAR EXPORT HOUSE” status Holder from 01-04-2009 to till 31-03-2014 by the Ministry of Commerce, Govt of India
- Certification of Merit Federation of Indian Export Organizations
- OSL Vice-President Shri S.N. Mohanty conferred with the prestigious Capexil Export Award at Kolkata
Some lesser-known facts about Mahimananda Mishra
- Mahimananda Mishra was the President of the Students Union of Christ College, Cuttack in the year 1971-72 during his graduation and the President of the Students Union of M S Law College, Orissa in the year 1974-75.
- He has been deeply involved in all port-related activities of the East Coast Ports of India such as Stevedoring, Steamer Agency, Customs House Agency, Chartering, Intra Port Transportation, Freight Forwarding, Port development, and Mining.
- Apart from end-to-end Logistic Solutions, Port Development, and Mining, he has also forayed into the fields of hospitality, media productions, aviation, education, manufacturing of LAM coke, Steel Re-rolling mills, health care, and sugar production. He is also the sole authorized wholesale distributor and stockist for a number of leading FMCG products and MNCs in the state of Orissa, among the many other avenues OSL group has a presence.
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