Latest Project Updates
Rs.686 Million Steel Billets Expansion Project in Ludhiana, Punjab
Executive Summary: A major expansion is planned at a steel manufacturing facility in Ludhiana, Punjab, involving an upgrade of the electric arc furnace to boost billet production capacity from 90,000 TPA to 1,65,000 TPA, while ingot output remains unchanged. The project entails an investment of about Rs. 686.1 million. Construction is scheduled for 2026–27, and environmental clearance approval is under review as of December 2025.
New Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Mfg. Unit in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab
Executive Summary: A pharmaceutical firm plans to set up a new API manufacturing unit in Ballopur, Dera Bassi, with a capacity of 7.49 MTPA and an estimated cost of ₹73.6 million. Construction is scheduled from January to July 2026. As of November 2025, the project has been submitted to the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority for environmental clearance.
Rs.11373 Million New Writing and Printing Paper Mfg. Facility in Rupnagar, Punjab
Executive Summary: A major paper manufacturer is setting up a writing and printing paper plant in Rupnagar, Punjab. The project includes 165,000 TPA paper capacity, 126,000 TPA wood and agro-pulp production, a chemical recovery boiler, and 36 MW of power generation. Costing ₹11,370 million, construction is planned for 2026. As of November 2025, the project is under state-level environmental clearance review.
Food Mfg. Unit Expansion Project in Punjab
Executive Summary: A major food manufacturing expansion is planned in Punjab, increasing annual capacity from 7,840 MT to over 30,000 MT by January 2026. It includes a 16,000 MT vegetarian foods unit and a 7,000 MT export-focused joint venture in Aurangabad. New lines will produce frozen flatbreads, snacks, gravies, sauces, and ready-to-eat rice for QSR, HoReCa, D2C, and export markets. Pre-project activities are underway.
Rs.130 Million New Bicycle Breaks Mfg. Project in Ludhiana, Punjab
Executive Summary: A company plans a new bicycle brakes manufacturing unit in Ludhiana, Punjab, with a production capacity of 0.4 T/day and an estimated investment of ₹130 million. As of November 2025, the project has received consent from the state pollution control authorities for establishment.
Natural Gas Exploration Project in Bathinda, Punjab
Executive Summary: A company plans a natural gas exploration project in Bathinda, Punjab, with a capacity of 13,000 m³/h and an estimated cost of ₹47.385 million. As of November 2025, the project has received consent from the state pollution control authorities for establishment.
Rs.18500 Million New Chemicals and API Mfg. Unit in Barnala, Punjab
Executive Summary: A major chemicals and API manufacturing project is planned in Badbar, Barnala, Punjab, with a capacity of 470,326.5 TPA. The project includes a 33 MW co-generation plant and formulation units. Estimated at around ₹14,000–18,500 million, construction is set for September 2025–October 2027. Environmental clearance and land possession have been secured.
New Cotton Yarn Mfg. Project in Faridkot, Punjab
Executive Summary: A company plans a new cotton yarn manufacturing project in Faridkot, Punjab, with a capacity of 200 MT and an estimated investment of Rs. 54.5 million. As of October 2025, it has secured orders from two domestic clients based in Ludhiana, signaling early market traction and potential for growth in the regional textile sector.
Rs.115 Million Integrated Municipal Solid Waste Facility Expansion Project in Bathinda, Punjab
Executive Summary: The Municipal Corporation Bathinda plans to expand its municipal solid waste facility on Mansa Road, Punjab, adding 10 acres and a sanitary landfill with 15 TPD processing capacity, increasing existing infrastructure from 20 TPD. Estimated at Rs. 115 million, construction is scheduled from June to September 2026. As of October 2025, the project is submitted for environmental clearance.
Rs.6500 Million New Manufacturing Facility in Punjab
Executive Summary: A company plans a new manufacturing facility in Punjab with a ₹6,500 million investment to expand production of heavy forged and machined components. The project will include advanced machinery, modern infrastructure, and quality control systems to improve efficiency and standards. As of September 2025, environmental clearance has been submitted, ensuring regulatory compliance, safe operations, and sustainable industrial practices.