₹70,000 Crore Investment Plan by Adani Group Set to Transform Vidarbha
Nagpur | February 2026
The Adani Group has unveiled a massive ₹70,000 crore investment roadmap for the Vidarbha region, aiming to strengthen the area’s industrial, energy, logistics, and aviation sectors. The announcement was made during the Advantage Vidarbha 2026 industrial event in Nagpur.
The investment plan is expected to significantly boost economic development in the region while generating large-scale employment opportunities and supporting India’s long-term industrial growth.
Major Coal Gasification Project Near Kalmeshwar
One of the key highlights of the investment plan is the development of a ₹70,000 crore Integrated Coal Gasification and Downstream Derivatives Complex at Kalmeshwar near Nagpur, specifically in Linga village.
The project aims to produce industrial chemicals such as syngas, ammonia, and hydrogen, which are important raw materials for various industries. This initiative is expected to reduce India’s dependence on imported industrial chemicals and strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities.
30,000 Job Opportunities
According to Jeet Adani, a senior executive of the Adani Group, the project could generate around 30,000 direct employment opportunities and support several indirect jobs across related industries.
He stated that the project would help place Nagpur on the global map of clean-energy-linked industrial technologies and contribute to India’s goal of energy independence.
Expansion in Power, Logistics and Aviation
Apart from the coal gasification complex, the investment roadmap includes multiple development initiatives across Vidarbha:
Expansion of power generation capacity, including operations at the Tiroda power plant and revival of the Butibori power plant.
Development of a 75-acre Inland Container Depot at Borkhedi to improve logistics and export connectivity.
Expansion of aircraft maintenance infrastructure at MIHAN (Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur) through the acquisition of Indamer Technics.
These projects aim to strengthen Vidarbha’s position as a major logistics, energy, and aviation hub in central India.
Vidarbha Emerging as an Industrial Growth Center
Speaking at the event, Jeet Adani emphasized that the group sees Vidarbha as a long-term strategic region for industrial and infrastructure growth. The investment aligns with national priorities of energy security, sustainable infrastructure, and inclusive economic development.
With its central location, improving infrastructure, and increasing private investment, the Nagpur–Vidarbha region is rapidly emerging as a key destination for large-scale industrial projects.
Future Impact on the Region
Experts believe the proposed investments could bring several benefits to the region:
Growth in manufacturing and industrial activity
Improved logistics and transportation infrastructure
New employment opportunities for local youth
Increased economic development across Vidarbha
Once implemented, the investment roadmap could transform Vidarbha into a major industrial and clean-energy hub in India.