INVESTOR INTEREST
Japanese Giant Mitsui Signals Interest in Developing Logistics Park at Tappal-Bajna Urban Centre
During a trip to Japan, YEIDA and state government officials saw Mitsui express its desire to develop a logistics park at Tappal-Bajna. The 11,104-hectare Urban Centre, close to Noida International Airport, is prioritized for industrial townships, logistics and warehousing activities.
| Total Tappal-Bajna Urban Centre Area | 11,104 hectares |
|---|---|
| Logistics Park Land (Phase II) | 364 acres of the total Urban Centre |
| Investor Expression | Mitsui expressed desire to develop logistics park (December 2022) |
| Development Timeline | Master Plan 2031 Phase 2 |
| Land Acquisition for Logistics Phase I | 250 hectares via land acquisition policy for first phase |
| Project Cost (Logistics Park) | Estimated INR 1,040 crore |
| Primary Location Driver | Proximity to Noida International Airport |
| Development Status (as of July 2026) | Announced/Proposed; 736 hectares notified in 2023; social impact assessment underway |
What Happened: Mitsui's Expression of Interest
During a recent trip of YEIDA and state government officials to Japan, Mitsui expressed its desire to develop a logistics park at Tappal-Bajna. This represents a major signal of foreign investor confidence in YEIDA's planned logistics infrastructure near the soon-to-open Noida International Airport (Jewar). The specific announcement came as part of broader discussions around India's logistics modernization.
The Site: Strategic Logistics Hub
Tappal-Bajna Urban Centre will be developed in 11,104 hectares, with the Authority giving priority to industrial townships, logistics and warehousing activities given its proximity to Noida International Airport. The MMLP shall provide excellent transport links via rail and road, custom clearance facilities, single-window services, and value-added services. Tappal is a small city near Jewar where the Noida International Airport is being built, and falls along the Aligarh-Palwal Road in Aligarh district. Bajna is positioned along the Hodal-Hassanpur Road in Mathura district near the Vrindavan intersection of the Yamuna Expressway.
The Project: Multimodal Logistics Park Specification
The logistics park is part of YEIDA's Master Plan 2031 (Phase II) and is set to occupy 364 acres within the Tappal-Bajna Urban Centre. The park, which is estimated to cost around INR 1,040 crore, will be developed in three phases, with the first phase covering 205 acres, including 154 acres dedicated to logistics operations. To be built on the public-private partnership model, Rs 1,079 crore will be spent on the park's development over 364 acres of land along the Yamuna Expressway.
Land Acquisition Pathway
The Yamuna Expressway Authority will start the process to acquire land for the proposed logistics park in Tappal-Bajna Urban Centre. Land acquisition policy will be used for taking over 250 hectares for developing the first phase of the logistics park in Tappal Bajana, and a proposal to acquire land for the logistics park project is likely to be sent to the district administration next month. In 2023, it issued a notification to acquire 736 hectares and is currently conducting a social impact assessment (SIA).
Government Financing and Governance
The UP government granted an interest-free loan of Rs 1,779 crore to the Yamuna Expressway Authority for acquiring over 1220 hectares of land for the proposed logistics park in Tappal-Bajna Urban Centre and other industrial parks, with the Authority contributing an equal amount and repaying the state loan in 25 years. The projects will be developed under Master Plan 2031's phase 2.
Challenges: Encroachment and Unauthorized Development
Since the 2022 announcement, the project has faced significant headwinds. In December, YEIDA's CEO, Arun Vir Singh, raised concerns about the rapid emergence of unauthorized colonies across 90 villages in the area. Unauthorized residential developments persist, with plots being sold to buyers from Delhi-NCR at prices between Rs 15,000 and Rs 25,000 per square meter, and commercial plots along the Yamuna Expressway fetching higher rates. YEIDA has initiated anti-encroachment drives and issued bans on residential registrations, notifying the local administration to protect land integrity for industrial use.
What's Next: Tender Timeline and Development Roadmap
The Yamuna Authority was planning to invite tenders for the Logistics Park by the end of 2022, to be built on a public-private partnership model. The logistics park, part of YEIDA's Master Plan 2031 (Phase II), is set to be developed on 364 acres within the Tappal-Bajna Urban Centre—a 27,438-acre industrial and residential township near the Noida International Airport—with the aim to address the growing cargo demands of NCR and nearby regions. Completion of land acquisition and anti-encroachment operations remain critical path items before developer procurement can advance.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mitsui and why is their interest significant?
Mitsui expressed desire to develop a logistics park during a YEIDA and state government officials' trip to Japan in 2022. Mitsui is a major multinational conglomerate with extensive global logistics and infrastructure expertise, signaling international confidence in the site's viability.
What is the timeline for the Tappal-Bajna logistics park?
The projects will be developed under Master Plan 2031's phase 2. In 2023, a notification was issued to acquire 736 hectares and social impact assessment is currently underway. As of July 2026, land acquisition remains in progress.
How much will the logistics park cost?
The park is estimated to cost around INR 1,040 crore, with the first phase covering 205 acres, including 154 acres dedicated to logistics operations.
What connectivity will the park offer?
The MMLP shall provide excellent transport links via rail and road, custom clearance facilities, single-window services, and value-added services. Tappal is located on the eastern side of the airport's economic zone, with excellent road connections to major national and state highways.
What challenges face the project?
Unauthorized residential developments persist in the area, with plots being sold at prices between Rs 15,000 and Rs 25,000 per square meter. Unauthorized residential developments could undermine the intended industrial and commercial use of the land.
How is YEIDA funding the land acquisition?
The UP government granted an interest-free loan of Rs 1,779 crore to the Yamuna Expressway Authority for acquiring land for the proposed logistics park, with the Authority contributing an equal amount and repaying the state loan in 25 years.
Why is proximity to Noida International Airport important?
Being close to Noida International Airport, the Authority is giving priority to industrial townships, besides logistics and warehousing activities here. The presence of the airport will further bolster its role as a key driver of aerotropolis development, promoting aviation-linked businesses and global connectivity.
Sources
- YEIDA gets ready to acquire land for logistics park & heritage city
- Logistics Park (YEIDA Official Website)
- Logistics Park at Tappal Yamuna Expressway
- Unauthorised encroachments threaten YEIDA's INR 1,040 crore logistics park project
- No more land registration: YEIDA moves to protect Rs 1,040 crore logistics park from encroachments
- YEIDA to Acquire 5,000 hectare for Multiple Projects
- YEIDA's massive land acquisition: A boost for urban development
- Five industrial parks to come up in Uttar Pradesh
- Logistics park planned in Noida
- The future industrial city along the Yamuna Expressway is called Tappal-Bajna Urban Center
- YEIDA to Acquire 6,000 Hectares of Land for Urban Development Near Noida International Airport
- Tappal's Future Value: Jewar Airport Logistics & Investment