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The optimization for amylase production, enzyme characterization and production using solid-state natural substrate were carried out with special emphasis on its heat stability by DNS method. The SPSS 10 was used for statistical analysis. Results: A hyperthermostable (60% residual activity up to 250°C) and highly alkaline (8-13; optimum 10) amylase producing Bacillus cereus sm-sr14 (Accession No. KM251578.1) was obtained from hot spring water. The amylase activity was found to be optimum at 50°C for 30 min incubation. The divalent cations Mn2+ and Ca2+ played critical role by 56% increase of enzyme activity. The EDTA (3 mM) moderately inhibits enzyme activity whereas, it was increased by the same concentration of β-mercaptoethanol. Enzyme was partially purified by cold acetone precipitation. The molecular mass was found to be 81 kDa by SDS PAGE. 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