Blackstone’s ₹5,127 Cr Investment to Boost Maharashtra’s Logistics Infrastructure
In a major push towards industrial development and job creation, the Maharashtra government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global investment firm Blackstone Group. The agreement, valued at ₹5,127 crore in foreign direct investment (FDI), is aimed at developing over 10 logistics and industrial parks across strategic locations in the state, potentially creating around 27,510 direct and indirect jobs.
The MoU was signed on May 14, 2025, at Mumbai’s Sahyadri Guest House in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. This development aligns with the Maharashtra Logistics Policy 2024 and is seen as a major step in enhancing the state’s industrial infrastructure and attracting sustainable investments.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Blackstone’s ₹5,127 Cr Investment to Boost Maharashtra’s Logistics Infrastructure |
| FDI Value | ₹5,127 crore |
| Employment Potential | Approx. 27,510 (direct + indirect) |
| Land Area | 794.2 acres |
| Built-up Area | 1.85 crore sq ft |
| Developer | Horizon Industrial Parks (Blackstone entity) |
| Policy Alignment | Maharashtra Logistics Policy 2024 |
| Strategic Locations | Nagpur, Bhiwandi, Chakan, Khandwa, Sinnar, Panvel |
| Purpose | Build smart logistics & industrial parks |
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