AURIC (Shendra–Bidkin) industrial smart city marks six years
AURIC, the Shendra–Bidkin Industrial Area in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, marked its sixth anniversary on 7 September 2025, with 323 plots allotted and investment potential of over ₹71,343 crore.
Summary
AURIC (Shendra–Bidkin Industrial Area) in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, marked its sixth anniversary, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 7 September 2025. AURIC is an integral part of the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme. In six years, 323 plots covering 3,029 acres of industrial land and 117 acres of mixed-use land have been allotted, with investment potential of over ₹71,343 crore and employment potential of 62,405 jobs. Seventy-eight units are operational, and investors include South Korea's Hyosung, which launched its first spandex plant in India there. A 20,000 sq ft Skill Development Centre is to be set up with CII.
Key facts
- Anniversary
- 6 years (release 7 Sep 2025)
- Location
- Shendra–Bidkin, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra
- Corridor
- Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
- Plots
- 323; 3,029 acres industrial + 117 acres mixed-use
- Investment / jobs potential
- ₹71,343 crore+ / 62,405
- Operational units
- 78
- Anchor example
- Hyosung's first spandex plant in India
Practice MCQs 2 questions
AURIC (Shendra–Bidkin Industrial Area), which marked six years in September 2025, is located in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
AURIC (Shendra–Bidkin Industrial Area) is in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
AURIC in Maharashtra is an integral part of which industrial corridor?
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Correct answer: C — Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor
The ministry said AURIC is an integral part of the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).