Pithampur – Industrial Hub of Central India
1. Location
State: Madhya Pradesh
District: Dhar
Proximity: Around 30 km from Indore, the largest city in the state.
Nickname: Often called the “Detroit of India” due to its large-scale automobile manufacturing.
2. Industrial Importance
Pithampur is one of the largest industrial areas in Madhya Pradesh and a major manufacturing hub in India. It houses three industrial sectors with numerous national and multinational companies.
Key Industries:
Automobile manufacturing (e.g., commercial vehicles, two-wheelers)
Pharmaceuticals
Textiles
Engineering goods
Consumer products
3. Major Companies in Pithampur
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV)
Force Motors
Man Trucks India Pvt. Ltd.
Lupin Limited (Pharmaceuticals)
Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd. (Tyres)
4. Economic Role
Generates large-scale employment in the region.
Contributes significantly to exports and state GDP.
Plays a major role in automobile and engineering exports from India.
5. Connectivity
Road: Well connected via the National Highway (NH-3) and Indore–Dhar roads.
Rail: Nearest major railway station is Indore Junction.
Air: Indore’s Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport is the closest.
6. Special Features
Part of the Pithampur Industrial Growth Centre under Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC).
Has industrial infrastructure like industrial plots, warehouses, and logistics facilities.
Strategic location for export-oriented units due to good connectivity.