Dholera SIR Attracts Global Investors as India’s Emerging Semiconductor Hub
Gujarat’s Dholera SIR, India’s first planned smart city, is witnessing rising interest from international investors and NRIs, especially from the USA, UK, Singapore, UAE, Dubai, and Hong Kong. Investor visits and land inquiries have surged in recent months, driven by Dholera’s positioning as India’s semiconductor hub, with four out of five semiconductor plants in the country being developed there.
Backed by world-class infrastructure, strategic location, and strong government support, Dholera is rapidly emerging as a preferred destination for global investments. The growing demand reflects investor confidence in its potential as a future-ready smart city and a key player in India’s semiconductor and technology ecosystem.
Lalit Parihar, Founder and Managing Director, Aaiji Group - Dholera based developer, said, “Over the past 6–12 months, investor interest in Dholera has surged significantly, not just across India but also on an international scale. While regions like Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida have traditionally been key investment hubs, there is now a growing influx of overseas investors, particularly NRIs from the US, UK, UAE-Dubai, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The recent months have seen a remarkable rise in personal visits by international investors, marking an unprecedented level of engagement. Having been active in Dholera for nearly a decade, we have never witnessed such momentum before—further reinforcing its immense future potential.”
In its 2025-26 budget, the Gujarat government has allocated Rs. 200 crore for an integrated residential township with facilities like a hospital, school, and fire station at Dholera SIR. Additionally, Rs. 100 crore has been earmarked to establish the Gujarat Institute of Technology (GIT), modeled after IITs, to equip students with skills in Green Energy, Semiconductors, Fintech, and Aerospace, preparing them for emerging opportunities.
