1. Northern Region – Industrial Zones
The northern region of India comprises states like Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan, known for robust industrial infrastructure and policy-driven development.
- Manesar-Bawal (Haryana): A key automotive and engineering hub near Gurugram, developed by HSIIDC.
- Noida–Greater Noida–Yamuna Expressway (Uttar Pradesh): Offers industrial land for electronics, IT, warehousing, and data centers.
- Ludhiana and Jalandhar (Punjab): Known for textile, hosiery, and bicycle manufacturing clusters.
- Neemrana–Alwar Belt (Rajasthan): Located on the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC); home to several Japanese industrial zones.
- Pantnagar and Haridwar (Uttarakhand): Attracts FMCG, automotive, and pharma companies, supported by SIDCUL.
2. Western Region – Industrial Zones
This region includes Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa, considered industrial powerhouses due to their infrastructure, ports, and investor-friendly policies.
- MIDC Areas (Maharashtra): Notable zones include Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Nagpur, and Raigad; strong in automotive, biotech, and IT manufacturing.
- DMIC Nodes in Gujarat: Locations such as Sanand, Dahej, Dholera, Vapi, and Hazira have advanced logistics and access to ports.
- GIDC Estates: Gujarat offers industrial plots across 200+ locations, including Ankleshwar, Vatva, and Rajkot, supporting chemical, engineering, and textiles sectors.
3. Southern Region – Industrial Zones
The southern states — Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala — are known for diversified industrial zones covering electronics, aerospace, textiles, and heavy industries.
- Sriperumbudur and Oragadam (Tamil Nadu): Major hubs for electronics, automotive, and heavy engineering, developed by SIPCOT.
- Peenya and Tumkur (Karnataka): Major industrial areas near Bengaluru for machinery, aerospace, and manufacturing.
- Sri City (Andhra Pradesh): An integrated business city and SEZ attracting MNCs in electronics, automotive, and logistics.
- Pharma City and Maheshwaram (Telangana): Located near Hyderabad, supporting biotech, pharma, and FMCG sectors.
- KINFRA Parks (Kerala): Specialized industrial zones across the state for food processing, textiles, and electronics.
4. Eastern Region – Industrial Zones
Though traditionally less industrialized, the eastern region — West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Bihar — is witnessing growth in metals, minerals, and agro-industrial sectors.
- Kharagpur and Durgapur (West Bengal): Focused on steel, foundries, and engineering industries.
- Jamshedpur and Ranchi (Jharkhand): Known for core sectors like iron, steel, and heavy machinery.
- Kalinganagar and Jharsuguda (Odisha): Rich in minerals and a hotbed for metal processing and heavy industries.
- Hajipur (Bihar): An emerging agro-industrial zone with government-supported food processing clusters.
5. Central Region – Industrial Zones
The central region, comprising Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, offers strategic location advantages and growing infrastructure.
- Pithampur (Indore, MP): Known as the “Detroit of India,” it is an automobile and engineering hub.
- Bhilai and Raipur (Chhattisgarh): Strong in steel, power, and minerals-based industries due to resource proximity.
