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Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City (NIMZ) explained
From a 2013 approval to 2026 works: the timeline, scale and what it means for nearby land.
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Timeline
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2013 | NIMZ established at Zaheerabad |
| August 2024 | Union Cabinet approves Zaheerabad as an industrial smart city |
| March 2026 | Basic infrastructure works assigned on acquired land in Nyalkal and Jharasangam |
Scale
Phase I: 3,245 acres at about ₹2,361 crore. Total designated area: roughly 12,500 acres (NICDC cites 12,635 acres). It is a priority node on the Hyderabad–Nagpur Industrial Corridor.
Existing industry
Mahindra & Mahindra already makes small tractors and some commercial vehicles at Zaheerabad.
For land buyers
- Check that land is not acquired or notified for the industrial city.
- Industrial and buffer zones restrict housing.
- Job and price effects depend on actual factory openings.
Published: 10 October 2026
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