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Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
UP International Trade Show in Greater Noida from Sept 25 to 29
The Uttar Pradesh government is set to host the third edition of the UP International Trade Show (UPITS-2025) in Greater Noida from September 25 to 29. Positioning Uttar Pradesh as a rising 'Expressway State' and an emerging manufacturing powerhouse, the event will highlight the state's rapid infrastructural and industrial development—especially key projects such as the UP Defense Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) and Integrated Manufacturing and Logistics Clusters (IMLC), spearheaded by the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA). The government said UPITS-2025 will serve as a platform to promote these ambitious initiatives and attract both domestic and global investors. Designed around the vision of 'Atmanirbhar Uttar Pradesh', the exhibition will feature technologically advanced and aesthetically impressive stalls, highlighting the state's transition into a global hub for infrastructure and manufacturing. Being organised in collaboration with the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Department and India Expo Mart Limited, the event is expected to draw over 50,000 trade representatives, industry leaders, and policymakers from India and abroad. UPEIDA will present a 500 square metre integrated digital pavilion showcasing the state's landmark achievements in expressway development, defence manufacturing, and logistics infrastructure. The expressways connecting the six nodes of the UP Defence Corridor—Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh, and Chitrakoot—are helping connectivity, the government said. The UPITS-2025 aims to demonstrate this potential, officiuals said. UPEIDA's exhibition stall will be equipped with digital technologies and immersive experiences. It will feature two conference rooms, a store room, and a pantry. Visitors will be welcomed with interactive elements, including 3D modelling, virtual reality, anamorphic displays, immersive projection mapping, and real-time simulations. The stall will also showcase defence sector prototypes such as tanks, missiles, and aircraft via 3D dummies. Aesthetic elements will include wooden plywood flooring, needle-punch carpeting, PVC vinyl façade work, backlit boxes, and waterproof, well-ventilated infrastructure. Four-seater meeting tables, high-end furniture, LED screens, and digital standees will support B2B and B2C engagements, while an interactive table will provide real-time information about all ongoing UPEIDA projects.
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
UP Defence Corridor: Seven companies start production
Seven defence manufacturing firms have started operations under the Uttar Pradesh's Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) project and land has been allotted to 47 companies where construction activity has begun. Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor is not only generating direct and indirect employment, but also developing skills aligned with global aerospace and defence standards. (For Representation) The state government is focusing on speedy rollout of the project. Around ₹ 28,809 crore has been invested across six nodes of the corridor, including Kanpur, Jhansi, Lucknow, Aligarh, Agra and Chitrakoot. Meanwhile, the execution of lease deeds is in process for approximately 10 more companies. According to Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), the nodal agency for the project, seven defence manufacturing firms have commenced commercial production in the defence industrial corridor. The Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Ltd has started operations at its ₹ 1,500 crore ammunition manufacturing facility in Kanpur. In Aligarh, the Amitec Electronics Ltd has begun producing advanced electronic warfare systems and satellite technology, following an investment of ₹ 330 crore. Also in Aligarh, Werywin Defence Pvt Ltd has launched manufacturing of small arms with a ₹ 65 crore investment. Lucknow is witnessing growth in advanced materials and missile systems. Aerolloy Technologies, with a ₹ 320 crore investment, has started titanium casting operations in the state capital. The DRDO's BrahMos Aerospace has commenced production and assembly of the BrahMos NG missile system at its ₹ 300 crore facility in the state capital. Further boosting the Kanpur's industrial momentum, AR Polymers Pvt Ltd has begun production of ballistic materials and safety gear with a ₹ 48 crore investment. Additionally, Adhunik Materials and Sciences Pvt Ltd. has started manufacturing defence textiles with ₹ 38.58 crore investment. In addition to indigenous manufacturing of defence products, the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor is not only generating direct and indirect employment, but also developing skills aligned with global aerospace and defence standards, said the state government. Moreover, with the largest micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) base in the state, the corridor is focusing to empower them and startups so that they become part of the defence supply chain.
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Business Standard
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
UP govt acquires 18,000 acres in Bundelkhand for industrial development
Jhansi is also among the six nodes of the UP Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC). The other five nodes are Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Aligarh and Chitrakoot districts Virendra Singh Rawat Lucknow Listen to This Article The Uttar Pradesh government recently acquired nearly 18,000 acres of land in the Jhansi district, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop a Noida-like industrial enclave in the Bundelkhand region. The nodal agency, Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority (BIDA), is planning to acquire a total of 65,000 acres spanning 33 revenue villages in Jhansi for the same. Jhansi is also among the six nodes of the UP Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC). The other five nodes are Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Aligarh and Chitrakoot districts.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UP acquires 96% land for defence industrial corridor
1 2 Lucknow: The state's ambitious Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) project has completed 96% of the land acquisition process , officials said. Out of the total approved 2,097 hectare, 2,015 hectare has already been purchased and acquired, an official spokesperson said on Wednesday. The UP expressways industrial development authority ( UPEIDA ) is working at an accelerated pace to complete the corridor by Nov 2025, he added. As part of the acquisition drive, compensation has been disbursed to approximately 5,800 farmers, with Jhansi district witnessing the highest number of beneficiaries — over 2,000 farmers received compensation for their land, officials said. Out of the total 2,015 hectare of land for the corridor, more than 1,794 hectare land has been purchased, while over 220 hectare land has been reacquired, transferred, or exchanged. This project is being developed across six nodes: Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Aligarh, Chitrakoot and Agra. UPEIDA officials said the highest land acquisition has taken place in the Jhansi node, with over 1,087 hectare secured. In Chitrakoot, more than 274 hectare has been acquired in two phases, followed by over 222 hectare in Kanpur Nagar, 160 hectare in Lucknow, 158 hectare in Aligarh (in two phases), and 112 hectare in Agra (also in two phases). "The land acquisition process has remained transparent, with a strong focus on protecting farmers' interests as per directions of chief minister Yogi Adityanath ," officials said. So far, 5,800 farmers have received compensation for their land. The highest number of beneficiaries is in Jhansi, where 2,037 farmers were compensated. This is followed by 1,816 farmers in Chitrakoot (in two phases), 833 in Kanpur Nagar, 493 in Aligarh (in two phases), 369 in Agra (in two phases) and 260 in Lucknow. In terms of property registration (sale deeds), a total of 2,345 sale deeds have been completed. "CM Yogi has called the corridor a key part of UP's industrial development and of the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision. The govt aims to make UP a $1 trillion economy through this project. Timely completion of the corridor is expected to boost industrial activity and create a large number of local jobs," officials said.
India.com
12-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
150 Missiles a Year? India's New BrahMos Hub Is Ready To Fire
New Delhi: With an aim to to revolutionise the India's defence capabilities, Union Minister Rajnath Singh unveild a state-of-the-art missile production facility in Lucknow on May 11. The facility will assemble and test one of the country's most advanced weapons systems, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. Virtually inaugurated by the defence minister, the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility is part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC), an initiative to strengthen indigenous defence production and reduce dependence on imports. The Lucknow hub joins five other defence nodes in the state tha are located in Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh and Kanpur. Mass-Production Of Strategic Weapon The new unit is expected to begin manufacturing 80 to 100 BrahMos missiles annually, with plans to scale up the production to 150 units per year as it transitions to the lighter and next-generation (NG) variants. These upgraded missiles will enhance deployment flexibility across land, air and naval platforms, offering India greater reach and deterrence in high-stakes military scenarios. Developed by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya, the BrahMos missile has earned its reputation as a formidable precision-strike weapon. Capable of flying at speeds up to Mach 2.8 (approximately 3,430 km/h), the missile can engage targets at ranges between 290 and 400 kilometers. Its 'fire-and-forget' capability allows for high-accuracy strikes with minimal operator intervention. The NG version of the missile marks a technological leap. Weighing just 1,290 kg compared to its predecessor's 2,900 kg, the lighter BrahMos variant allows fighter jets such as the Su-30MKI to carry up to three missiles simultaneously. It will improve sortie effectiveness and operational flexibility. Designed For Scale And Speed The Lucknow facility has been built on an 80-hectare plot provided by the Uttar Pradesh government at no cost, with an overall project investment of Rs 300 crore. From groundbreaking in 2021 to full operational status in four years, the unit represents one of India's fastest defence infrastructure turnarounds. Apart from missile assembly and testing, the facility will host the Titanium and Super Alloys Materials Plant, formally known as the Strategic Materials Technology Complex, for producing aerospace-grade materials crucial to modern weapons systems. A separate Defence Testing Infrastructure System (DTIS) facility, whose foundation was also laid during the event, will function as a national testing ground for various defence technologies. Expansion of Defence Corridor Vision Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 2018 Global Investors' Summit, the UPDIC aims to position India as a major defence exporter while creating local jobs and boosting regional economies. After Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh is the second Indian state to establish a full-scale defence manufacturing corridor. With the BrahMos integration unit now operational, India takes a step toward aligning its strategic defence goals with self-reliance. And with production set to ramp up sharply, the missile that can be launched from land, air or sea may soon become a more frequent presence in India's growing arsenal.
