BS EDIT: Uttar Pradesh: A New Era of Industrial Growth

By Business StandardPublished On Apr 16, 2025

Foxconn boosts UP’s industrial prospects

Foxconn’s 300-acre plant in Greater Noida signals growing confidence in UP as an investment hub

Industrial growth beyond western UP

From biopolymer manufacturing to a defence corridor, industrialisation is expanding across UP

Manufacturing sector leads growth

UP’s manufacturing grew 13% in 2023-24, outpacing GDP growth and contributing 27% to the economy

Job creation through industrialisation

Industrialisation absorbs rural workers, creates jobs, and reduces migration pressures in UP

Unlocking agri-industry potential

UP’s agricultural output can fuel growth in food processing, boosting farmer incomes and reducing losses

Integrating industry with agriculture

Combining infrastructure upgrades with agriculture will drive UP’s long-term industrial growth