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Economy & Banking 10 September 2026 · Event date: 9 September 2026

NICDC Showcases India’s Next-Generation Industrial Ecosystems at First-Ever INNOPROM India 2026

NICDC Showcases India’s Next-Generation Industrial Ecosystems at First-Ever INNOPROM India 2026
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The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC) participated in the first-ever INNOPROM India 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, to showcase India's next-generation industrial ecosystems. The event advanced the India–Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, supporting bilateral trade targets and economic cooperation in manufacturing and technology. NICDC highlighted its industrial smart cities, PM MITRA Parks, BHAVYA, and digital logistics initiatives to attract long-term investments.

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In Simple Words

NICDC participated in the first INNOPROM India 2026 event in New Delhi to promote India-Russia economic and industrial cooperation. The platform highlights manufacturing, technology, and investment partnerships.

At the event, NICDC showcased major projects like the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme, smart cities, PM MITRA Parks, BHAVYA, and digital logistics tools to attract global investors and build robust manufacturing hubs.

Key Points

  • NICDC participated in the first-ever INNOPROM India 2026 held from 9–11 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
  • India and Russia set a bilateral trade target of approximately ₹9.45 lakh crore (US$100 billion) by 2030.
  • The National Industrial Corridor Development Programme spans 11 Industrial Corridors, 20 Greenfield Industrial Smart Cities, and 13 States.
  • Four developed industrial smart cities include Dholera (Gujarat), Shendra-Bidkin (Maharashtra), Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), and Vikram Udyogpuri (Madhya Pradesh).
  • NICDC serves as the Project Management Agency for seven PM MITRA Parks and supports the BHAVYA scheme for 100 industrial parks.
  • BHAVYA has an overall outlay of approximately ₹33,660 crore (US$3.56 billion) from FY 2026–27 to FY 2031′32.
  • The Industrial Corridor Land Platform (ICLP) is a GIS-enabled platform providing details on over 4,000 industrial parks.
  • Logistics Data Bank (LDB) has tracked over 10 crore EXIM containers.

Exam Angle

Event
INNOPROM India 2026
Event Venue
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
India-Russia Trade Target (2030)
₹9.45 lakh crore (US$100 billion)
Developed Industrial Smart Cities count
4

A. Approximately ₹9.45 lakh crore (US$100 billion)

Source: Press Information Bureau

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