From farmland to factory town in two years

Lokmat News Network

Raj Patil

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

The industrial revolution in Bidkin is picking up pace rapidly. With 31 major companies advancing their construction projects, over 80% are expected to commence operations by 2028.

The city, EV capital of Maharashtra now boasts over Rs 1.5 lakh crore in combined investment across both the booming Shendra-AURIC industrial area and the Bidkin Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).

Over the past two to two-and-a-half years, the Bidkin industrial belt has triggered a new era of large-scale investment, with marquee companies like Ather Energy, Toyota-Kirloskar Motors, and JSW Green Mobility announcing investments worth thousands of crores. Toyota is setting up its plant across a massive 817 acres, JSW Group has acquired 90 and 520 acres for two separate projects, and Ather Energy is developing its facility across approximately 100 acres.

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Rs 83,892 cr investment, 1 lakh jobs in the making

Bidkin DMIC has attracted Rs 83,892 crore in investment, initially creating 46,122 jobs expected to cross 1 lakh at full capacity. Most companies have secured environment clearances and commenced construction, with production mandatory within five years of plot allocation.

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Major companies near completion

Ather Energy, Toyota-Kirloskar Motors, JSW green mobility (both plants), and Indo auto technology are nearing completion. Toyota Boshoku, Cosmo films, Uno Minda pvt ltd, and Minda pvt ltd are currently in progress, while LNK Energy has recently performed its groundbreaking ceremony and commenced construction. Notably, Endurance pvt ltd has already completed construction and commenced operations.

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14 commercial plots sold, 5- star hotels eye Bidkin

14 commercial plots in Bidkin DMIC have been sold out, with the largest spanning over 7 acres. Premium 5-star hotel chains are now showing active interest in the zone, signalling Bidkin's rise as a full-fledged commercial and hospitality destination.

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Bidkin to offer SUVs, EVs, PHARMA & more

Bidkin DMIC will soon produce SUV-segment vehicles, electric two-wheelers, electric buses, and pharmaceuticals, with Toyota-Kirloskar Motors also establishing a residential skill development centre. Several ancillary industries will further support the supply chains of these major players.

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96 plots alloted, global investors eye bidkin

96 plots allotted in the past two-and-a-half years

40 large companies secured plots

45 small and medium enterprises allotted land

14 commercial plots distributed

Entrepreneurs from across India and abroad showing active interest following anchor investments by Toyota, JSW, and Ather

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Speed beyond expectations

"I am truly amazed construction across Bidkin DMIC is progressing faster than anticipated. We expect over 80% of projects to be completed within the next two years."

- Mahesh Shinde, General Manager, Auric (MITL)