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Nashik Set to Become India’s Next Defence-Aerospace Powerhouse: CM Fadnavis

State to Launch New Industrial Corridor Focused on Defence Manufacturing; Major Port and Road Infrastructure Also in Pipeline
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Mumbai — Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a major strategic push to transform Nashik into a premier hub for defence and aerospace manufacturing. Speaking at an industries conclave hosted by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) in Mumbai, he spotlighted Nashik’s growing investment appeal and infrastructure readiness.

“Nashik will be the next destination where we will locate industries from defence and aerospace sectors. We see a lot of investment coming to Nashik,” the Chief Minister stated.

Maharashtra to Challenge UP & TN as New Defence Corridor Emerges

While India’s established defence corridors are located in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, Fadnavis emphasized that Maharashtra is now drawing the highest level of investment in defence manufacturing and technology.

A new industrial corridor dedicated to defence and aerospace is on the anvil, stretching from Nashik to Ahilyanagar and Pune. Nashik will serve as the anchor city, expected to lead this initiative and host key manufacturing and R&D clusters.

Vadhavan Port to Power Maharashtra’s Strategic Edge

To further support this industrial transformation, the state is backing the construction of the Vadhavan port, which the Chief Minister described as a game-changer.

“Vadhavan will be three times bigger than JNPT, which currently handles 60% of the country’s cargo. The new port will feature among the top 10 ports in the world and keep Maharashtra ahead by 20 years.”

The massive port infrastructure is expected to strengthen Maharashtra’s export potential in the defence and aerospace sectors and serve as a logistics backbone for the corridor.

Road Connectivity to Unlock Regional Growth

Fadnavis also announced the development of an access-controlled road linking Nashik directly to the Samruddhi Mahamarg Expressway. The move aims to improve high-speed connectivity, reduce transit time, and catalyze industrial movement along the Nashik–Pune–Ahilyanagar corridor.

Industry Welcomes the Move with Optimism

The announcement has sparked enthusiasm in the local business community. Manish Rawal, Vice-President of the Nashik Industries & Manufacturers’ Association (NIMA), called it a long-overdue recognition of Nashik’s manufacturing potential.

“We have been demanding govt for many years for the setting up of the defence cluster here considering the potential Nashik has. Nashik already has a defence PSU unit like Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.

There are also some units manufacturing defence spare parts here. Hence, promoting Nashik as the defence and aerospace manufacturing hub will boost the sector and development in Nashik.”

With Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) already present in Nashik, alongside several small and medium-scale component suppliers, the city is well-positioned to scale into a national hub for high-end defence production.


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