Lucknow: Global agricultural equipment manufacturer CNH has laid the foundation stone for a new tractor manufacturing plant in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, marking a major step in the company’s expansion plans in India. The foundation-laying ceremony was held on November 12, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath joining the event virtually from Lucknow.
The greenfield manufacturing facility will be developed across approximately 100 acres in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) area, near the upcoming Noida International Airport.
The project is part of CNH’s planned investment of around Rs 2,000 crore in India by 2030. Of this amount, approximately Rs 1,000 crore will be invested in setting up the new manufacturing facility, while the remaining Rs 1,000 crore will be allocated to research, product development and innovation.
The company aims to double its annual tractor manufacturing capacity in India from 70,000 units to 1.4 lakh units through this expansion.
Addressing the occasion, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the project would provide fresh momentum to agricultural mechanisation and modern manufacturing in Uttar Pradesh. He added that the investment would create new employment opportunities and strengthen skill development among the state’s youth.
CNH Jewar Plant to Double India’s Tractor Manufacturing Capacity
The new Jewar facility is expected to play a central role in CNH’s long-term growth strategy in the Indian market. The company, which sells tractors in India under the New Holland brand, is planning to significantly increase its production capacity to meet growing domestic and international demand.
The proposed investment includes Rs 1,000 crore for the factory and another Rs 1,000 crore for research and development activities. The R&D investment will support the development of new products for Indian as well as export markets.
The plant will be developed in phases. According to industry reports, the first phase is expected to become operational by mid-2028 and add around 20,000 tractors to the company’s annual production capacity.
CNH is also looking to expand its dealer network in India from approximately 600 outlets to 900 outlets by 2028. The company has set an ambitious target of doubling the New Holland brand’s market share in the country within five years.
YEIDA Allotted 100 Acres of Land for CNH Manufacturing Project
The Jewar manufacturing project has been planned in Sector 8D of the YEIDA region, close to the Noida International Airport.
YEIDA had earlier issued a Letter of Intent to CNH for approximately 100 acres of land. In March 2026, CNH India received the Letter of Allotment for the greenfield project. The allotment was handed over to Narinder Mittal, President and Managing Director of CNH India, by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
The location is strategically important because of its connectivity through the Yamuna Expressway and proximity to the airport. The industrial corridor is emerging as a major destination for manufacturing companies looking to strengthen their domestic operations and access export markets.
CNH’s Existing Greater Noida Plant Has Produced 8 Lakh Tractors
CNH already has a significant manufacturing presence in Uttar Pradesh through its Greater Noida facility, which has been producing tractors since 1999 under the New Holland and Case IH brands.
In May 2026, the company achieved another manufacturing milestone when the Greater Noida plant rolled out its 800,000th tractor, just two years after crossing the 700,000-unit mark.
The existing facility has an annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 60,000 tractors, which is being increased to 70,000 units. It manufactures more than 3,000 tractor variants.
CNH India exports its products to over 90 countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Australia and North America.
Apart from its tractor manufacturing operations in Greater Noida, CNH operates a combine harvester manufacturing plant in Pune and a construction equipment facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh.
The company also has a technology centre in Gurugram, employing more than 700 engineers. It has recently previewed its first Made-in-India compact tractors, which are aimed at markets including Europe and North America.
The new Jewar facility will create another major manufacturing hub for the company in western Uttar Pradesh and strengthen India’s position as a manufacturing and export base for CNH’s global operations.
Yogi Adityanath Says Jewar Has Transformed from Crime-Prone Area into Investment Destination
During his address, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the transformation of the Jewar region, stating that the area was once known for criminal activities but is now emerging as a major investment destination.
He described the transformation by saying that Jewar, which was once considered among the country’s notorious regions for crime, is now becoming ‘Bharat ka Jewar’ (India’s jewel).
The Chief Minister attributed this change to improvements in infrastructure, connectivity and law and order. He said the region was attracting major industrial investments and becoming an important centre for economic development.
The development of the Noida International Airport has also played a significant role in improving the region’s investment potential.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Noida International Airport on March 28, 2026. Commercial flight operations began on June 15, with an IndiGo flight from Lucknow marking the first scheduled arrival.
In its first phase, the airport has one runway and a terminal designed to handle 12 million passengers annually.
The airport, along with the Yamuna Expressway and other infrastructure projects, is strengthening the YEIDA region’s connectivity with domestic and international markets.
‘Rule of Mafia’ Replaced by ‘Rule of Law’ in Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath
Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony, Yogi Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh had transformed into an ‘Utsav Pradesh’ under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He highlighted the state’s law-and-order improvements and said the earlier ‘Rule of Mafia’ had been replaced by the ‘Rule of Law’.
According to the Chief Minister, a strong law-and-order system has become the foundation of Uttar Pradesh’s industrial development and growing investor confidence.
He said the state was moving towards a business environment based on ‘Ease of Doing Business’, ‘Fearless Business’ and ‘Trust of Doing Business’.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the importance of creating an environment where industries can operate without fear and investors can confidently establish manufacturing units.
Yogi Adityanath Highlights Growth in Factories, MSMEs and Startups
During his address, the Chief Minister presented several figures to highlight Uttar Pradesh’s industrial and economic growth.
According to him:
- The number of factories in Uttar Pradesh has increased from approximately 14,000 to more than 35,000.
- The state now has nearly one crore Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
- The number of startups has increased from 120 to more than 25,000.
- Uttar Pradesh has received investment proposals worth more than Rs 50 lakh crore over the past nine and a half years.
- Investment projects worth over Rs 15 lakh crore have already been grounded.
He also said Uttar Pradesh was emerging as a major destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), where multinational companies operate technology, engineering and business services.
The Chief Minister further announced that the upcoming Ground Breaking Ceremony would facilitate the launch of projects worth more than Rs 7.5 lakh crore.
Uttar Pradesh has organised four Ground Breaking Ceremonies so far, while the next event, Ground Breaking Ceremony 5.0 (GBC 5.0), is expected to take forward the state’s investment and industrial development agenda.
Jewar Emerging as a Major Tractor Manufacturing Hub
The CNH project is part of a wider trend of agricultural and industrial manufacturing investments in the Yamuna Expressway corridor.
In August 2026, Escorts Kubota also laid the foundation stone for a new manufacturing facility spread across 154 acres in Sector 10 of YEIDA.
The proposed Rs 2,000-crore facility will manufacture tractors, construction equipment and engines. Its first phase is expected to have an annual production capacity of 60,000 tractors.
With two major global agricultural equipment manufacturers setting up facilities in the same industrial corridor, the region is gradually developing into an important farm machinery manufacturing cluster.
Such industrial clusters can attract component manufacturers, suppliers, logistics companies and technical training institutions, creating additional business and employment opportunities.
The YEIDA region has also attracted investments in other sectors. In February 2026, the Prime Minister participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of India Chip Pvt Ltd, the semiconductor joint venture between HCL and Foxconn. Several solar and electronics manufacturing projects are also being developed in the corridor.
Yogi Adityanath Invites CNH to Manufacture Bulldozers in Uttar Pradesh
During his address, the Chief Minister also made a reference to Uttar Pradesh’s popular bulldozer image.
He said that CNH had come to Uttar Pradesh to manufacture tractors and suggested that the company should also consider manufacturing bulldozers in the state.
Yogi Adityanath remarked that if the company manufactured bulldozers in Uttar Pradesh, it would find demand in domestic as well as international markets.
His comment referred to the bulldozer’s prominent public image in the state, where it has become associated with the government’s actions against illegal encroachments and organised crime.
The remark also highlighted an opportunity for CNH to explore its construction equipment business in Uttar Pradesh. The company already manufactures construction equipment in India under its CASE brand.
CNH Jewar Plant to Create Jobs and Support Farmers
The new manufacturing facility is expected to benefit both farmers and the local workforce in western Uttar Pradesh.
For farmers, increased domestic production could improve access to modern agricultural machinery, provide more product choices and strengthen after-sales service and availability of spare parts.
CNH is also focusing on developing tractors suited to Indian agricultural conditions, including compact and higher-horsepower models.
For young people in the region, the project is expected to create employment opportunities in manufacturing and related industries. A modern tractor production facility requires trained technicians, welders, machinists, engineers and quality-control professionals.
The investment in research and development will also support technological innovation and the development of products for domestic and international markets.
The project aligns with the broader Make in India initiative by strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities and expanding India’s role in global agricultural equipment production.
CNH Investment Strengthens Uttar Pradesh’s Industrial Growth Ambitions
The foundation-laying ceremony for CNH’s Jewar plant marks another major investment in Uttar Pradesh’s rapidly developing YEIDA industrial corridor.
With an investment commitment of around Rs 2,000 crore, the project is expected to strengthen tractor manufacturing capacity, support agricultural mechanisation and generate employment opportunities.
The development also reflects the growing interest of global manufacturers in the Jewar region, supported by infrastructure projects such as the Noida International Airport and Yamuna Expressway.
As CNH expands its manufacturing and research operations, Jewar is expected to become an increasingly important centre for agricultural equipment production and exports in India.
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