Raj Patil
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
The city is witnessing a transformative year, emerging as a key industrial and economic centre in Maharashtra. With significant investments, major projects underway, and a growing role in advanced industries such as electric vehicles (EVs) and electronics, the city is steadily shaping its future as a powerhouse of growth and employment.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar played a key role as the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) set a Guinness World Record by installing 45,911 solar agricultural pumps across Maharashtra in a single month. With 3,000 pumps installed locally, the achievement will be celebrated at Auric, attended by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
EV hub to take shape
With major industries such as Toyota, JSW Green Mobility and Ather setting up operations in the city, it is set to emerge as a true EV hub. Along with these industries, investments by ancillary supply companies will create significant employment opportunities in the district.
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Future projects
Embraco and Ather are expected to start operations in late 2026. Jalna Dryport will commence operations in March 2026, while 12 additional dryports are planned across Maharashtra. Construction of the new District Industrial Centre building is scheduled to begin in July 2026, boosting industrial growth.
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New MIDCs
MIDC area (hectares)
Satana – 138.81
Arapur – 762.03
Jaipur – 181.92
Sillod – 300 (proposed)
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Revenue resilience noted
Commerce dashboard data show the city ranked 33rd among metro regions and 21st nationally. Revenues dipped in the financial year 2023–24 but rebounded to Rs 26,809 crore in FY 2024–25, signalling steady economic recovery despite fluctuations.
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Year of milestones
Ten industrial areas (2,215 acres) across the state were announced by industry minister Uday Samant in January 2025.
Toyota office inaugurated in Chikalthana; JSW office also opened at Chikalthana.
Late Madhur Bajaj was honoured with a road named after him in the railway station area.
Diamond Cluster will be established in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Shendra Hospital project: 5 acres at Shendra and 6 acres at Karodi for hospitals with 200 beds.
Land approved for ESI hospital in Waluj.
CII Skill Development Centre has been approved and is set to start by the end of 2026.
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Pending projects
New land acquisition worth Rs 5,000 crore, announced by Uday Samant on September 30, has still not been completed.
Defence Park proposed by the Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA) on April 19.
The CM said that 8,000 acres will be acquired soon (April 19).
Cargo facility has not yet started.
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Total investment: Rs 85,000 crore
Total employment: 48,000
Sector — Investment (Rs crore) — Employment
Electronics — 110 — 3,400
Food processing — 104 — 325
Road construction equipment — 17.5 — 400
EV/automobile — 1,261 — 4,000
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LT Exclusive: Investment highlights
Dec 23 – City is set to become a premier semiconductor and electronics hub in Maharashtra with a projected investment of over Rs 50,000 crore, aimed at generating 30,000 jobs and establishing the city as a leader in India’s technological revolution.
Dec 22 – Chief economic adviser to the CM reveals 12 GCCs will generate 6,000 R&D jobs in the auto sector in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
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Top companies and major investments
Company — Sector — Investment (Rs crore) — Employment
Toyota Gosei (MoU in year 2024)— Automotive — 340 — 1,000
Toyota Boshoku (MoU in year 2024)— Automotive — 307 — 500
JSW Group — Steel and green mobility — 27,200 — 20,000
Anvi Power Electronics — Electronics (Davos) — 10,521 — 5,000
Gensol EV Electronics — Electronics — 4,000 — 500
AB InBev — Beverages — 750 — 35
Nidec Global Appliances — Electronics — 1,002 — 1,000
Autotech Limited — Automotive — 130 — —
Reliance Infrastructure — Infrastructure — 14,377 — 4,000
Embraco — Electronics — $120 million — 1,000
Mahindra Aslo — Automotive — 350 — 200
Metalman — Manufacturing — 190 — 600
Rako Industry — Manufacturing — 100 — 500
Junna Solar — Renewable energy — 400 — 1,100
NX Logistic — Logistics — 86 — 400
Minda Automotive — Automotive — 607 — 700
Uno Minda — Automotive — 868 — 1,500
Atha Group — Industrial/Energy — 5,440 — 5,000
Godawari New Energy Pvt. Ltd — Renewable energy — 4,400 — 2,300
Sango India Automotive Pvt. Ltd — Automotive — 352 — 200