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Gwalior to Host Asia's First Telecom Zone: ₹5500 Cr Investment, 18,000+ Jobs
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News18•23-09-2026, 18:13
Gwalior to Host Asia's First Telecom Zone: ₹5500 Cr Investment, 18,000+ Jobs
- •Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, will establish Asia's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) with an estimated investment of ₹5,500 crore.
- •The project is set to create over 18,000 direct jobs, transforming Gwalior into a major tech hub.
- •Over 24 companies have applied to set up manufacturing units in the 170-acre hub, indicating high investor interest.
- •The TMZ will produce 5G/6G equipment, network gears, and micro-electronic components, featuring a ₹500 crore testing lab.
- •Roadshows in Delhi and Mumbai garnered investment proposals totaling ₹5,500 crore, boosting the project's momentum.
Key Questions Answered
The proposed Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior is estimated to attract a massive investment of ₹5,500 crore and is expected to create more than 18,000 direct jobs.
The project is being developed across 170 acres in Gwalior's Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Counter Magnet City (SADA) area and the Gwalior IT Park, with around 90 acres allocated for the first phase in SADA and 70 acres in the IT Park.
The hub will focus on six major verticals producing 5G and 6G equipment, network gears, transmission devices, and micro-electronic components. Additionally, the Department of Telecommunications will set up a modern 'Common Testing Lab' costing ₹500 crore to ensure product quality and global certification.
