He is a leading industrialist of the State of Orissa. He leads the export of marine products in the State and is also a force to reckon with in the Indian sea food sector. Today “Falcon Group” established by him has a diversified portfolio and is presently engaged in Finance, Real Estate, Ferro Alloys, Sponge Iron, Steel Billets, Power and other activities. The group provides direct employment to more than 2500 employees and the marine products business has provided indirect employment to no. of small fishermen and rural folks.

Mr Tara Patnaik is Chairman-cum-whole time Director of Falcon Marine Exports Ltd., the Managing Director of Falcon Finance Ltd., Falcon Real Estate (P) Ltd., Patnaik Steels & Alloys Ltd., the Managing Partner of Gangeya Supply Agency and the Managing Trustee of Padmanava Educational Trust.