Land Allotment
MITL Allots 60+ Acres in AURIC's Bidkin Node to Six Companies for ₹1,261.2 Crore Investment
Maharashtra Industrial Township Ltd (MITL), the SPV that administers AURIC's Shendra and Bidkin nodes, issued land allotment letters for over 60 acres in Bidkin to six companies with a combined proposed investment of Rs 1,261.2 crore. The move was reported on 25 June 2025, with officials citing it as part of a wider allotment record of 185 companies across both nodes.
| Deciding body | Maharashtra Industrial Township Ltd (MITL) |
|---|---|
| Date reported | 25 June 2025 |
| Land allotted | 60+ acres, Bidkin node, AURIC |
| Number of companies | 6 |
| Cumulative proposed investment | Rs 1,261.2 crore |
| Direct jobs expected | 3,288 |
| Largest single investor | Junna Solar Systems Ltd — Rs 400 crore (solar cell unit) |
| Sector split | 3 auto components; others steam boilers & solar cells |
| Cumulative AURIC (Shendra+Bidkin) investment so far | ~Rs 85,000 crore |
| Cumulative jobs so far | ~48,000 |
| Total companies allotted land to date | 185 (79 in production) |
What Was Decided
Maharashtra Industrial Township (MITL) has allotted over 60 acres of land in the Bidkin node of AURIC here to six companies, an official said on Tuesday. MITL has given land allotment letters to six companies planning a cumulative Rs 1,261.2 crore investment in the Bidkin node, the official told PTI.
The news was first reported on 25 June 2025 via PTI, with follow-up coverage confirming the same figures over the following days. Over the past week, Maharashtra Industrial Township Ltd (MITL) has allocated more than 60 acres of land to six companies within the Bidkin node of the Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC).
Who Issued the Allotment
MITL is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) set up to administer the Shendra and Bidkin nodes of AURIC, India's first commissioned greenfield smart industrial city. The two nodes are spread over an area of 11,000 acres in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC) is a greenfield industrial smart city spread over an area of 10,000 acres near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
AURIC operates under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) framework. It is part of India's first operational greenfield smart city model, designed under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor initiative.
Operative Details: Sectors, Investment and Jobs
Three of the six companies will set up units to manufacture auto components, while the rest produce steam boilers and solar cells. These six companies will generate direct employment for 3,288 people.
Among them, Junna Solar Systems Limited is the largest investor with Rs 400 crore in Bidkin. Junna Solar Systems Ltd leads this investment push with a proposed outlay of INR 400 crore, earmarked for a solar cell manufacturing unit. The names, exact plot sizes and RERA references for the remaining five companies had not been individually disclosed in the official statement reviewed for this record.
Practical Effect: Where This Sits in AURIC's Track Record
The official said Shendra and Bidkin nodes have so far attracted investment of around Rs 85,000 crore and generated 48,000 jobs. The MITL has so far allotted land to 185 companies, of which, 79 have started production.
This single allotment round therefore adds roughly 1.5% to the cumulative investment figure attributed to the two nodes, and lifts the allotted-company count from 179 to 185 (six new allottees against the reported cumulative total). The practical effect for the six companies is that they now hold formal allotment letters — the administrative step that precedes lease/sub-lease execution, site possession and construction; it is not yet confirmation that any of the six units are operational.
Context: The Bidkin Node
Bidkin is the larger of AURIC's two nodes. AURIC represents a flagship 10,000-acre greenfield smart industrial city, with approximately 8,000 acres in Bidkin and 2,000 acres in Shendra, developed under the prestigious Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) initiative. Separate reporting notes that the Bidkin Industrial Area was formally dedicated by the Prime Minister on 29 September 2024, and that MITL has since flagged further land-acquisition plans for the node while seeking to minimise disruption to local farmers.
Frequently asked questions
Who allotted the 60 acres in Bidkin?
Maharashtra Industrial Township Ltd (MITL), the SPV set up to administer AURIC's Shendra and Bidkin nodes, issued the land allotment letters.
When was this allotment reported?
The allotment was reported by PTI on 25 June 2025, with the underlying allotments described as having taken place in the preceding week.
How much investment do the six companies represent?
A combined proposed investment of Rs 1,261.2 crore across the six companies.
Which company got the largest allotment by investment value?
Junna Solar Systems Ltd, with a proposed Rs 400 crore solar cell manufacturing unit — the single largest commitment among the six.
What sectors are the six new units in?
Three companies will manufacture auto components; the remaining companies will produce steam boilers and solar cells.
Does this allotment mean the factories are already running?
No. An allotment letter is a formal land-grant step, not proof of construction or production. Officials separately noted that of 185 companies allotted land in Shendra and Bidkin overall, 79 have started production — the six new allottees are not yet counted among those operational units as of the June 2025 report.
How does this fit into AURIC's overall numbers?
Officials said Shendra and Bidkin nodes had together attracted around Rs 85,000 crore in investment and generated about 48,000 jobs to date, with land allotted to 185 companies in total by the time of this announcement.
Sources
- Six Companies Allotted 60 Acres of Land in AURIC's Bidkin Node – Outlook Business
- Maharashtra: MITL allots 60 acres in Bidkin node of AURIC to six firms — PropNewsTime
- AURIC Allots 60+ Acres to Six Companies in Bidkin with ₹1,261 Cr Investment — Ghar.tv
- Six companies allotted 60 acres of land in AURIC's Bidkin node — TaxTMI