YEIDA Clears Rs 1,220 Crore Investment Proposals Along Yamuna Expressway

• Rs 1,220 crore total proposed investment across four projects

• Over 7,000 employment opportunities expected

• Focus on packaging, data centres, manufacturing and apparel exports

Noida: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has issued Letters of Intent (LoIs) to four companies proposing investments worth nearly Rs 1,220 crore along the Yamuna Expressway corridor, strengthening the region’s push to become a major industrial and logistics hub in North India.

Officials clarified that the LoIs represent in-principle approvals. Final land allotment will be completed only after state government clearance and execution of lease deeds.

Major Packaging Hub in Sector 8D

The largest of the proposed investments comes from GNIPL, the Indian arm of Singapore-headquartered USEL. The company has received an LoI for 50 acres in Sector 8D under the Master Plan 2041 to develop an integrated packaging hub with a proposed investment of Rs 750 crore.

The planned “Universal Packaging Hub” will cater to fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, and industrial sectors, serving both domestic and export markets. The project alone is expected to generate more than 6,000 jobs.

Officials highlighted that the project’s proximity to the upcoming Noida International Airport will offer strong multimodal connectivity, boosting its competitiveness as a manufacturing and distribution centre.

Hyperscale Data Centre Planned

In a move that reflects growing digital infrastructure demand, BK Sales Corporation has proposed a Rs 400 crore hyperscale data centre project. The facility will be developed in two phases on a 5-acre plot in a YEIDA sector.

The project will feature two advanced data centre buildings with a capacity of about 7,000 server racks. Commercial operations are expected to begin within 18 months of land transfer. The facility aims to serve enterprises, government institutions and digital businesses, particularly those working in high-density computing and artificial intelligence.

Authorities said the data centre will incorporate renewable energy solutions, energy-efficient power systems, and advanced cooling technologies to reduce power consumption and carbon emissions. Around 100 skilled professionals are expected to be employed once fully operational.

Manufacturing and Apparel Expansion

Further diversifying the industrial base, Italy-based Simplast Group will invest Rs 70 crore, including 50% foreign direct investment (FDI), to set up an advanced plastic and rotational moulding manufacturing unit on a 3-acre plot. The facility will cater primarily to the automobile sector.

Meanwhile, Noida-based Sahu Exports has received an LoI for 2.5 acres in Sector 29 to expand its apparel manufacturing operations. The new facility will include modern lacework and embroidery units, enhancing production capacity and design innovation. The expansion is expected to create around 1,000 direct jobs.

Strategic Push for Industrial Growth

YEIDA CEO RK Singh stated that these projects align with the Authority’s broader strategy to build a world-class industrial ecosystem along the Yamuna Expressway. With investments spanning packaging, digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and apparel exports, the corridor is increasingly positioning itself as a preferred destination for global and domestic investors.

Industry experts note that improved infrastructure, proximity to the airport, and connectivity to Delhi-NCR markets are accelerating the region’s transformation into a key growth engine for Uttar Pradesh’s industrial development.