To accelerate the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) organized an Investors Roundtable on August 3, 2025, in Bengaluru. The event aimed to engage key industrial stakeholders to unlock investment potential in six new greenfield industrial nodes under the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC).
Six New Industrial Nodes Highlighted
The roundtable showcased upcoming industrial nodes across Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Punjab, including:
- Krishnapatnam Industrial Area (Andhra Pradesh)
- Manali Industrial Area (Tamil Nadu)
- Tumakuru Industrial Area (Karnataka)
- Jalna Industrial Area (Maharashtra)
- Yeotmal Industrial Area (Maharashtra)
- Rajpura-Patiala Industrial Area (Punjab)
Senior officials from the Government of India, respective state governments, NICDC, and more than 50 companies participated. Discussions emphasized the need for seamless infrastructure, technology integration, and support for MSMEs and startups under the PM Gati Shakti and Make in India initiatives.
Smart Industrial Cities: A New Model
NICDC’s smart city model, combining robust plug-and-play infrastructure with sustainability, was showcased. These nodes are expected to boost exports, generate employment, and improve ease of doing business, aligned with India’s ambition to become a $5 trillion economy.
Investor Sentiment and Commitments
Several investors expressed interest in sectors such as electronics, EV manufacturing, logistics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. DPIIT assured full government support and policy stability to accelerate project timelines and ease project approvals.