Rajasthan has a broad supply of industrial infrastructure for investors. Rajasthan State Industrial and Investment Corporation (RIICO), a State government agency, has developed 322 industrial areas in Rajasthan. These industrial areas are provided with water, power, roads, shops and telecommunication facilities.

The following are some of the industrial areas in Rajasthan:

Agro Food Park
RIICO has developed four Agro Food Parks in Kota, Jodhpur, Sriganganagar and Alwar for development of agriculture based industries with an investment of INR 614.1 million (US$ 13.6 million). An expenditure of INR 410.1 million (US$ 9.1 million) has been incurred on these parks up to December 2010.

Export Promotion Industrial Parks (EPIPs)
RIICO has established EPIPs at Sitapura in Jaipur, Neemrana in Alwar and Boranada in Jodhpur. The EPIP in Jaipur is the largest export park in northern India. 

Special Economic Zones
RIICO has set up two Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the State for:

• Gems and Jewelry in Jaipur
• Handicrafts in Jodhpur

Currently, Govt. of Rajasthan is providing following incentives to these SEZs:

• Provisions of Rajasthan Imposition of Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings Act 1973 do not apply.
• 100 per cent discount to developer on land conversion.
• Developers, co-developers and units are totally exempted from any stamp fee.
• 100 per cent discount on stamp duty for units set up in rented buildings in performance of rent deed.
• 100 per cent discount power fee for 10 years.
• 100 per cent discount on work contract tax to developers and units till 23rd August 2014 (for backward regions till 23rd August 2017)
• 100 per cent discount on entry tax for necessary capital goods for units to set up another unit.
• 100 per cent discount on VAT on raw material for manufacture of products.
• 100 per cent discount on luxury tax for 7 years. 
• 50 per cent discount on entertainment tax for 7 years.

Mahindra World City
In partnership with RIICO, Mahindra & Mahindra Group has established Mahindra World City (MWC), a multi-product SEZ in Jaipur with an area of 3,000 acres endowed with high quality infrastructure.

Till date, MWC has over 25 customers, including Infosys, Wipro, Deutsche Bank, ICICI Bank, QH Talbros, Connexions, Nagarro Software and Tech Mahindra.

The IT zone in the Mahindra World City is spread over 750 acres, India's largest IT SEZ with plug-and-play facilities and robust connectivity.

IT Parks in Rajasthan


Japanese Zone in Neemrana
The State has developed an industrial estate in Neemrana dedicated for Japanese investors. RIICO has so far allotted 317 acre land to 23 Japanese companies in this area, out of which the following 10 companies have started commercial production and 5 companies have started construction work.

A total investment of INR 23.2 billion is expected on the already allotted land and employment opportunities for approx. 4,900 persons.

Companies in Operation	Products
Nissin Brake India	Brakes
ACI Mitsui Prime Advanced Composites	Polypropylene Compounds
TPR Auto Parts Manufacturing India	Cylinder Liner
Imasen Manufacturing India	Slide Adjusters
Daikin Air-conditioning India	Air conditioning units
Dianichi Color India	Plastic compound
Toyada Goesei India	Automotive Steering wheel and air bag module
Mytex Polymer India	Polypropylene compounds
Mikuni India	Autoparts
Nippon Express India	Logistics

Inland Container Depots
For movement of cargo, there are Inland Container Depots at Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bhiwadi, Kota and Bhilwara. Concor (Container Corporation of India Ltd.), that already operates three of these terminals is coming up with another one near Udaipur.

Last Updated: October 10, 2011