UPEIDA — Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority
UPEIDA industrial plots along 6 world-class UP expressway corridors — plug-and-play infrastructure, 30-day allotment, 90-year lease. India's fastest path to industrial land in Uttar Pradesh.
Overview
UPEIDA — the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority — is the Government of UP's nodal agency for industrial plot allotment and corridor development along 6 expressways. With 27 Integrated Manufacturing & Logistics Clusters (IMLCs) and 1,789+ hectares of industrial land, UPEIDA is transforming Uttar Pradesh into India's premier industrial investment destination under UP Industrial Policy 2022.
Expressways
Each UPEIDA expressway forms an industrial spine for Uttar Pradesh — connecting cities, ports, airports and logistics hubs with world-class access-controlled infrastructure. Industrial plots are available at IMLCs along all 6 UP expressway corridors.
Why UPEIDA
UPEIDA provides a comprehensive ecosystem for industrial investment in Uttar Pradesh — from UP Industrial Policy 2022 incentives and single-window clearance to plug-and-play industrial plots and sector-specific clusters across 6 expressway corridors.
Streamlined UPEIDA approvals through a dedicated investor facilitation desk — all NOCs, environment clearances and building permissions coordinated. Reduces time-to-commission by up to 60%.
All UPEIDA industrial plots come with 24×7 power supply, industrial water, internal roads, storm drains and CETP pre-installed along UP expressway corridors.
UPEIDA industrial plot allotment in 30 days — Letter of Intent in 7 days, provisional allotment on first instalment. Transparent e-tendering and dedicated investor account managers.
UPEIDA expressway corridors connect to rail freight terminals, inland waterways (NW1 Ganga), and airports at Lucknow, Agra, Varanasi and Kushinagar — reducing logistics costs for export-oriented UP industries.
Dedicated industrial clusters for defence (UPDIC), electronics, food processing, textiles, pharma, automotive and logistics — enabling industry synergies across UPEIDA IMLCs on UP expressways.
UP Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy 2022: capital subsidy up to 25%, SGST reimbursement 5-10 years, 100% stamp duty exemption, electricity duty waiver and employment generation subsidies.
Industrial Plots in UP
UPEIDA industrial plots are available across all 6 UP expressway corridors — from small MSME ancillary units (500 sqm) to large integrated manufacturing facilities and mega greenfield anchor projects (50,000 sqm+). All within IMLC boundaries.
Every UPEIDA industrial plot comes with 24×7 power supply, industrial water, internal road access, drainage, CETP/ETP facility and clear leasehold title. 90-year lease tenure with FAR up to 2.5.
500 sqm – 10,000 sqm. Ideal for MSME ancillary manufacturing, food processing, light engineering, packaging and assembly units along UP expressways. Preferential allotment for MSMEs.
10,000 sqm – 50,000 sqm. For flagship manufacturing plants, automotive tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers, pharma units and export-oriented industries along UPEIDA UP expressway corridors.
50,000 sqm+. Custom industrial land packages for greenfield mega-projects. Direct UPEIDA management interface and special incentive packages under UP Industrial Policy 2022.
Industrial Plot Investment Guide
Applying for a UPEIDA industrial plot in Uttar Pradesh is a streamlined 30-day process. Submit your application online at the UPEIDA investor portal, attach required documents, and receive your Letter of Intent within 7 working days. On payment of the first instalment, provisional allotment is confirmed — making UPEIDA one of India's fastest industrial land allocation authorities.
Industrial land near UP expressways is the fastest-appreciating asset class in North India. UPEIDA's 6 corridors pass through 50+ districts — connecting Meerut, Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Varanasi, Gorakhpur and Prayagraj — placing your factory at India's infrastructure backbone with direct expressway access and multi-modal connectivity.
UPEIDA plot allottees automatically qualify for incentives under UP Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy 2022 — one of India's most competitive industrial policy frameworks offering capital subsidy, SGST reimbursement, stamp duty exemption and more.
Sector-Specific Industrial Zones
UPEIDA Industrial Plot FAQs
Any proprietorship, partnership, LLP, private limited, or public limited company registered in India is eligible to apply. Foreign companies may apply through their Indian subsidiary. MSMEs are especially encouraged and receive preferential allotment in certain clusters.
Submit your application online via the UPEIDA investor portal. After document verification (7 days), a Letter of Intent is issued. On payment of the first instalment, provisional allotment is completed. Total timeline from application to allotment letter is approximately 30 days.
Plots may be acquired through a one-time payment or instalments spread over 3–5 years depending on plot size. A 2% discount is available for full upfront payment. The lease period is 90 years, renewable. Annual lease rent applies after the initial period.
Incentives include capital subsidy up to 25%, SGST reimbursement for 5–10 years, interest subsidy on term loans, 100% stamp duty exemption, electricity duty exemption, and employment generation subsidies. Special packages are available for mega-projects and anchor investors.
Transfer of allotted UPEIDA industrial plots to group companies or JV partners is permitted after two years of possession and commencement of construction, subject to UPEIDA approval. Sub-leasing for commercial or residential purposes is not permitted within UPEIDA industrial zones along UP expressways.
Yamuna Expressway for electronics, automotive and IT hardware near NCR; Ganga Expressway for FMCG, pharma and heavy industry; Agra-Lucknow for textiles and leather; Purvanchal for food processing and agri-industry; Bundelkhand for defence manufacturing (UPDIC) and mining; Gorakhpur Link for FMCG and Nepal border logistics. Contact UPEIDA's investor facilitation desk for personalised guidance.