Indian Industry Plus A Pratisrutiplus Suppliment
AURIC (Shendra-Bidkin Industrial Area) in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra proudly marks its sixth anniversary, celebrating a journey of industrial progress, global investments, and sustainable growth. It is one of India’s first Greenfield Industrial Smart Cities developed under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP).
In six years, 323 plots have been allotted across industrial and mixed-use categories, covering 3,029 acres of industrial land and 117 acres of mixed-use land. The total investment potential stands at over ₹71,343 crore, with an employment potential of 62,405 jobs (Direct & Indirect).
- Currently, 78 units are operational, 62 factories are under construction, and 184 units are preparing to begin construction
Achievements in Six Years
- Plots have been allotted to 135 MSMEs, 17 large-scale projects, and 16 non-MSMEs in Shendra Industrial Area (with marquee investors such as South Korea’s Hyosung, which launched its first spandex plant in India here).
- Plots have been allotted to 49 MSMEs and 27 large-scale projects, and 4 non-MSMEs in Bidkin Industrial Area drawing world-class companies across automobiles, EVs, polymers, engineering, etc.
- Industrial land in AURIC is almost fully allotted, underscoring investor trust in its infrastructure and policy framework.
- Special focus on MSMEs and women entrepreneurs, with trailblazers like Vaishali Ajeet Deshpande (Anukul Power Engineers Pvt. Ltd.), Dr. Hershali Sandeep Deshmukh (Turbonova Polymer Pvt. Ltd.) and Ms. Payal Naikwad (Rayon Illuminations and Energy Solutions Private Limited) setting examples of inclusive growth.
- Proposed establishment of a 20,000 sq. ft. Skill Development Centre at AURIC in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to enhance workforce capabilities and link talent with industry.
- Office space rents at AURIC have been reduced from ₹50 to ₹25 per sq. ft. for MSMEs—a 50% cut effective April 1, 2025.
Investments of ₹6,096 crore have been attracted, generating 14,455 jobs. Significant investors include Hyosung (South Korea), which set up its first spandex plant in India here. Other notable investors: Perkins (UK), Fuji Silvertech (Japan), Oerlikon Bakiers (Liechtenstein), Siemens (Germany), NLMK (Russia), Kohler (USA), Coatall Films (India), Endurance Complete Solutions (India), Detpak (India) etc.
Bidkin has rapidly emerged as an engine of growth in the Marathwada region. The area has attracted marquee investments worth ₹76,219 crore, including Ather Energy (EVs), Lubrizol (chemicals), Toyota Kirloskar (automobiles), and JSW Green Mobility, with an employment potential of 35,000+ jobs.
CEO & MD, National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) Shri Rajat Kumar Saini added, “The journey of AURIC reflects the larger vision of NICDC Smart Cities – to create future-ready hubs of manufacturing, sustainability, and inclusive growth. In just six years, AURIC has become a magnet for global and domestic investors, setting benchmarks for how industrial townships can empower MSMEs, create jobs, and transform regions. As we look ahead, our focus remains to ensure that smart cities like AURIC continue to drive India’s growth story for decades to come.”
AURIC provides investors with world-class, plug-and-play infrastructure including wide roads, assured water and power supply, as well as advanced sewage and effluent treatment facilities. The city integrates technology-driven solutions such as e-governance, single-window clearances, online land and building plan approvals, and a central command and control system. With a power distribution licence and underground networks, AURIC ensures uninterrupted, high-quality, and competitively priced electricity. The industrial city is being developed on a sectoral cluster-based model covering automobiles, electric vehicles, electronics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, food processing, IT/ITeS, and chemicals, thereby offering a conducive environment for businesses to grow.
The region is supported by multi-modal connectivity, including the Samruddhi Mahamarg, proposed Sambhajinagar–Pune Greenfield Expressway, Jalna Dry Port, and proximity to Aurangabad Airport and major rail links. These connectivity initiatives, aligned with PM GatiShakti, enhance logistics efficiency and make AURIC a competitive investment hub.
Most importantly, AURIC is an integral part of the DMIC (Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor), further boosting its connectivity with national and international markets, thus promoting Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar as a central manufacturing and investment hub.
AURIC benefits from regular high-level engagement to ensure investor facilitation. Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, and Secretary, DPIIT, Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, have undertaken visits to interact with investors and review on-ground progress, ensuring timely resolution of issues and continuous improvement in the business environment.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated AURIC City on 7 September 2019. On the same occasion, he inaugurated AURIC Hall, a six-storey building serving as the administrative and monitoring nerve centre of the smart city, symbolising its commitment to technology-enabled governance and ease of doing business.
AURIC plays a pivotal role in Maharashtra’s aspiration of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030. With its robust infrastructure, marquee investors, and employment generation, AURIC is also contributing to the national vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. The city continues to bring forth opportunities for the Marathwada region, creating a vibrant ecosystem for manufacturing, exports, and innovation. In just six years, AURIC has transformed into a benchmark for industrial smart cities.
AURIC is a Greenfield Industrial Smart City developed under the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). It is managed by the Maharashtra Industrial Township Limited (MITL), a Special Purpose Vehicle formed through a joint venture between the Government of India and Government of Maharashtra.
Shendra and Bidkin (AURIC) offers world-class infrastructure, large contiguous land parcels, plug-and-play facilities, and single-window clearances to attract domestic and global investors. It focuses on sectors such as automobile, engineering, defense, electronics, textiles, food processing, etc.
AURIC stands out as a model for sustainable and inclusive industrial development, offering opportunities for MSMEs, large-scale industries, and entrepreneurs while ensuring balanced growth with residential and social amenities.
