Adani Group Bets Big: ₹70,000-Cr Clean Energy Project Near Nagpur

Jeet Adani has announced a ₹70,000 crore integrated coal gasification and chemical project at Linga in Kalmeshwar near Nagpur, unveiled during the Advantage Vidarbha 2026 summit.

The ₹70,000 crore investment is part of a long-term roadmap to make Vidarbha a hub for clean energy, industrial manufacturing, and integrated logistics.        

• Scale & Investment: ₹70,000 crore in the first phase, with plans for a second phase of equal investment.
• Employment Impact: Around 30,000 direct jobs expected.
• Outputs: The plant will produce syngas, ammonia, and hydrogen, strengthening India’s clean energy and chemical manufacturing base.
• Strategic Importance: Positions Nagpur as a global hub for advanced chemical manufacturing and clean-energy technologies.
• Regional Development: Vidarbha’s central location and resource base make it a natural choice for industrial expansion, logistics, and technology growth.
• Policy Backing: Adani credited central and state government initiatives, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s development agenda.

This project is being described as one of the largest clean-energy-linked investments in central India, potentially transforming Nagpur into a strategic hub for energy independence and advanced manufacturing.