Gorakhpur Attracts Rs 58 Billion Investment This Year

01 Sep 2025 CW Team

Gorakhpur, once an overlooked location for industrial activity, is fast becoming a prominent industrial hub in northern India, backed by upgraded infrastructure, favourable policy incentives, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s focus on ease of doing business. The Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA) has allotted 182 acres this financial year to 54 industrial units, unlocking proposed investments worth Rs 58 billion and generating employment for around 8,500 individuals.

Over the last five years, GIDA has attracted projects worth Rs 94.45 billion, creating nearly 23,000 jobs. Established firms like PepsiCo, Gyan Dairy, Technoplast, APL Apollo Tubes, and the Central Warehousing Corporation have already set up operations in the region. Recently, Ambuja Cement of the Adani Group and Coca-Cola bottler Amrit Bottlers acquired land, while Reliance Consumer Products and Shree Cements are currently exploring options.

Among the most significant investment commitments this year are Rs 26.67 billion from Shreyash Distilleries, Rs 14 billion from Ambuja Cement, and Rs 8 billion from Amrit Bottlers. Keyan Distilleries and Vision Parental Pharma plan to invest Rs 7 billion. Proposed projects include Rs 10 billion from Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (CPL), Rs 5 billion each from Shree Cements and Lifecare Hospitals, along with smaller ventures from ESIC and DPS.

To meet growing demand, GIDA is also developing a new industrial township at Dhuriapar, where land has already been allotted for two projects. “Land is being provided based on investor preferences, and interest is rising steadily,” noted GIDA CEO Anuj Malik. Enhanced connectivity via air, rail, and road is further cementing Gorakhpur’s position as a rising industrial destination in India.

Infrastructure Transport

01 Sep 2025

Rs 2.82 Billion Approved for NH-48 Flyovers, Footbridges

Gurugram’s section of National Highway 48 is set for a significant infrastructure upgrade, with the Central Government approving Rs 2.82 billion for the construction of four flyovers and nine foot overbridges along the Gurgaon–Kotputli–Jaipur corridor. This initiative aims to ease congestion, improve commuter safety, and boost regional connectivity, according to officials.The planned flyovers will be built at Panchgaon Chowk, Rathiwas, near the Hero Company, and Sahlawas. The nine foot overbridges will be constructed at Shikhopur, Manesar, Binola, Rathiwas, Malpura, Jaisinghpurkhera, Sid..

VSL Wins Rs 810-Cr O&M Deal for 810 MWp NGEL Solar Assets

VSL Renewable Services has secured a Rs 810 crore operation and maintenance (O&M) contract for 810 MWp of NTPC Green Energy’s (NGEL) solar power projects spread across Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The contract duration is 36 months.The tender, issued in January 2025, was divided into two lots: Lot 1 for 1,054 MWp and Lot 2 for 810 MWp. VSL emerged as the lowest bidder in both categories, but was awarded only Lot 2 in accordance with NTPC’s tender guidelines.Advanced Monitoring and Tailored StrategiesThe O&M scope will employ artificial intelligence and Internet of..

AP Issues Bid for Rs 34.9 Billion Battery Storage Project

The Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (APTRANSCO) has invited bids for the development of 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh battery energy storage systems (BESS) across seven substations in the state. The project, with an estimated viability gap funding of up to Rs 34.9 billion, will be executed under a build, own, and operate (BOO) model through tariff-based competitive bidding.Bid Timeline and StructureBids must be submitted by 29 September 2025 and will be opened on 6 October. The VGF support per project is capped at Rs 1.8 million per MWh and will be released in three instalments—20 per cent u..