Gwalior set for Asia’s First Telecom manufacturing hub with Rs 5,500 cr

Gwalior is set to emerge as a major telecom manufacturing hub with the establishment of Asia’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ), involving an investment of around Rs5,500 crore and expected to generate more than 18,000 direct employment opportunities, the Ministry of Communications said.
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia inspected the site identified for the proposed TMZ at Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Counter Magnet City (SADA) in Gwalior on Sunday, along with the Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, and other senior officials.

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Scindia said the project would not be limited to a single industrial unit but would create a complete industrial ecosystem comprising 24-25 telecom manufacturing units. These units will manufacture telecom equipment and various components, strengthening Gwalior’s position as an emerging telecom manufacturing hub.According to agency reports,around 170 acres of land has been identified for the first phase of the proposed TMZ, including more than 90 acres in SADA and over 70 acres in the IT Park, according to the ministry.Scindia said the project has received significant interest from investors, with applications for manufacturing units exceeding the land currently available. Additional land will be identified for expansion, and the allocation will be increased if required.
SADA was originally established as a Counter Magnet City to develop Gwalior as a new industrial centre and an alternative growth hub to Delhi. The proposed TMZ aims to build on this vision by creating a dedicated telecom manufacturing ecosystem.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Madhya Pradesh government signed an MoU in July 2026 for establishing the TMZ.Investor roadshows were subsequently held in Delhi and Mumbai in August under the leadership of Scindia and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
The Delhi roadshow attracted investment commitments of around Rs3,500 crore, with the potential to generate nearly 14,000 employment opportunities. The Mumbai roadshow attracted commitments of around Rs2,000 crore, with around 4,000 employment opportunities, the ministry said.Scindia said interested companies were invited to participate in the application process as part of the land allocation exercise. So far, 24 companies have initiated the application process to establish manufacturing units in the proposed zone.
Scindia lauded the Madhya Pradesh government for developing a dedicated incentive package for the telecom manufacturing sector.The package includes incentives linked to land leases, power, employment and production, along with measures focused on environmental sustainability and green development.The Department of Telecommunications has also proposed a Common Testing Lab package worth around ₹500 crore. The facility is expected to provide testing infrastructure for telecom manufacturing units operating in the zone.
Scindia highlighted Gwalior’s connectivity, infrastructure and availability of skilled human resources as key advantages for developing the TMZ.The approximately 120-km Agra-Gwalior High-Speed Corridor is being developed to strengthen the city’s connectivity with Delhi and major markets across North India.Gwalior is also located on major railway routes, facilitating the movement of goods and human resources across the country.The Gwalior airport has been developed at a cost of around Rs650 crore in 16 months, further strengthening air connectivity with major cities including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, the ministry said.The city also has a strong base of engineering institutions, with around 25,000 engineering students graduating every year. This talent pool is expected to provide the technical workforce needed to support the growth of the telecom manufacturing sector.