GDL Goes Central: The ₹150Cr Indore Expansion

Gateway Distriparks Limited (GDL) has acquired approximately 25 acres of land in Indore, near the Pithampur Industrial Area, to develop a new Inland Container Depot (ICD).

The proposed ICD has received in-principle approval from Indian Railways and will be equipped with two rail sidings, with an annual handling capacity of around 1,20,000 TEUs. The total investment for the project is estimated at ₹150 crore.

Once operational, the facility will provide integrated logistics services, including rail transportation for EXIM and domestic containers, container handling, bonded warehousing, and last-mile road distribution. The project marks Gateway Distriparks’ expansion into Central India and Madhya Pradesh, enabling the company to leverage the region’s fast-growing industrial and manufacturing base.

The ICD will cater to a wide catchment area covering Indore, Pithampur, Dewas, and other surrounding industrial clusters, handling diverse cargo such as auto components, pharmaceuticals, and textiles. The facility is also expected to benefit from the upcoming Indore–Dahod rail line.

Commenting on the development, Prem Kishan Dass Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, said, “This will enable manufacturers and shippers in the region to access cost-efficient containerised movement not only to ports, but also across India’s key consumption and industrial corridors.”

News by Rahul Yelligetti.