Four companies plan ₹2,963 crore investments in Ujjain & Mandsaur, including textiles & food processing, creating 13,150+ jobs as MP expands industrial infrastructure.
Ujjain Emerges as Food & Textile Hub with ₹2,963 Crore Investment Proposals
Ujjain/Mandsaur, 5 May 2025 – Madhya Pradesh’s industrial growth received a major boost as four companies proposed ₹2,963 crore investments in food processing and textiles across Ujjain district, promising 13,150+ new jobs.
Investment Breakdown
| Company | Sector | Investment (₹ Cr) | Location | Jobs Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jain Cord Industries | Textiles/Apparel | 2,500 | Basai, Mandsaur | 11,000 |
| Amitex Agro Product | Food Processing | 200 | Lalukhedi, Agar | 800 |
| Safal Food | Pulses Mill | 138 | Mandsaur | 800 |
| Sanket Oils | Edible Oil | 75 | Mandsaur | 650 |
Key Highlights
✔ Textile Mega-Project: Jain Cord’s ₹2,500 Cr plant to become MP’s largest textile employer
✔ Agri-Processing Push: Three food/oil units (₹413 Cr combined) to support local farmers
✔ Infrastructure Boost:
- Jaggakhedi Phase-II (72-hectare industrial belt) underway
- Land acquisition in Dhikola & Bhuki villages for expansion
Why Ujjain-Mandsaur?
- Strategic Location: Proximity to Indore’s airport, dry port & highways
- Policy Support: MP Industrial Policy 2023 incentives
- Raw Material Access: Soybean, pulses & cotton from Malwa region
- Skilled Workforce: Existing textile & agro-processing clusters
Government & Industry Statements
Rajesh Rathod, MPIDC Executive Director:
“Ujjain’s connectivity and land availability make it ideal for food & textile industries. These investments align with our $1 trillion economy vision.”
CM Mohan Yadav (at Sitamau Conclave):
*”MP is committed to becoming India’s food & textile hub. The ₹3,800 Cr+ LOIs issued today will transform rural employment.”*
Upcoming Industrial Expansion
- Jaggakhedi Phase-II: 72-hectare development
- New Industrial Zones: Dhikola & Bhuki villages in pipeline
- Multi-Modal Logistics Park (Indore) to enhance exports
Sectoral Impact
Textiles
- Jain Cord’s plant to supply domestic & export markets
- Strengthens MP’s position in apparel manufacturing
Food Processing
- Reduces post-harvest losses for soybean/pulses farmers
- Value addition to MP’s agri-output
