NICDC Showcases India's Industrial Infrastructure at INNOPROM India 2026
The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC), under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, participated in the first-ever INNOPROM India 2026 held from 9–11 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This inaugural event served as a platform to advance the India–Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, bringing together government representatives, manufacturers, technology companies, investors, and industry organizations from both countries.
Bilateral Trade Targets and Cooperation Areas
India and Russia have set an ambitious bilateral trade target of approximately ₹9.45 lakh crore (US$100 billion) by 2030, with the economic partnership focusing on manufacturing, investments, technology cooperation, logistics, localization, and industrial clusters. The event was supported by both the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.
National Industrial Corridor Development Programme Details
NICDC showcased opportunities under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP), one of India's largest planned industrial infrastructure initiatives spanning 11 Industrial Corridors, 20 Greenfield Industrial Smart Cities, and 13 States. The programme covers approximately 19,878 hectares with an estimated investment potential of around ₹5.35 lakh crore (US$56.6 billion) and employment potential of nearly 1.4 million jobs.
Four industrial smart cities have already been developed: Dholera Special Investment Region in Gujarat, Shendra-Bidkin Industrial Area (AURIC) in Maharashtra, Integrated Industrial Township Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, and Integrated Industrial Township Vikram Udyogpuri in Madhya Pradesh. These are developed as investment-ready, plug-and-play manufacturing ecosystems with serviced industrial land, reliable power, water and wastewater systems, ICT infrastructure, and multimodal connectivity to highways, railways, ports, and airports.
Current Project Status and Allotments
Across completed and upcoming projects, 469 industrial plots covering approximately 2,109 hectares have been allotted, representing associated investment potential of around ₹2.21 lakh crore (US$23.4 billion) and employment potential of approximately 129,000 persons. Sixteen additional projects are at various stages of implementation.
Potential Areas of India-Russia Manufacturing Cooperation
Specific sectors identified for cooperation include advanced engineering and machinery, railway and transport equipment, metals, energy and renewable energy, automobiles, aerospace & defence, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, textiles, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Earlier engagements with Russian stakeholders have identified NICDC Cities at Krishnapatnam Industrial Area in Andhra Pradesh and Tumakuru Industrial Area in Karnataka as potential locations for cooperation.
Additional NICDC Initiatives
NICDC is serving as Project Management Agency for seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks under the Ministry of Textiles, envisioned as integrated textile manufacturing ecosystems. The corporation is also supporting Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) as Project Management Agency for development of 100 investment-ready, plug-and-play industrial parks across India from FY 2026–27 to FY 2031–32, with an overall outlay of approximately ₹33,660 crore (US$3.56 billion).
NICDC showcased the Industrial Corridor Land Platform (ICLP), a GIS-enabled national platform providing investors information on more than 4,000 industrial parks, including land availability, infrastructure, and connectivity. Through NICDC Logistics Data Services Limited (NLDSL), the organization is strengthening India's digital logistics ecosystem via the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) and Logistics Data Bank (LDB), which has tracked over 10 crore containers and developed solutions including Koyla Shakti – Smart Coal Analytics Dashboard, Track Your Transport (TYT), Transport Management System (TMS), and Logistics e-Marketplace (LeMP).