Strong global interest in industrial cities: NICDC chief

India's plan to develop industrial smart cities is picking up pace, attracting investment interest from major East Asian economies, said Rajat Kumar Saini (pictured), chief executive officer and managing director of NICDC, on Friday.

- SHREYA NANDI

The infrastructure programme being carried out by the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited aims to develop industrial smart cities and industrial parks across India.

"NICDC cities continue to draw strong global interest. There have been active engagements from Japan, Korea, and Singapore, alongside growing interest from Germany, Italy, UAE, the UK, Taiwan, Russia, among others," Saini told Business Standard, adding that the interests continue despite the geopolitical tensions and uncertainties.