Panattoni and Edayar Zinc Ltd. Announce INR 800 Crore Flagship Industrial and  Logistics Park with Edayar Zinc Ltd. 

Kochi, 06th November, 2025: Panattoni, a leading global industrial real estate developer, and Edayar Zinc Ltd. have announced a ₹800 crore flagship Industrial and Logistics Park project at Kochi. The agreement was formally executed by Norbert Sumisławski, Managing Director – International Project Management, Panattoni, and Mohamed Bismith, Managing Director, Edayar Zinc Ltd., in the presence of Shri P. Rajeeve, Hon’ble Minister for Law, Industries & Coir, and Shri A. P. M. Mohammed Hanish, IAS, Principal Secretary (Industries), Government of Kerala.

The park will be developed in two phases, with Phase I spanning 20 acres and featuring 5.2 lakh sq. ft. of world-class infrastructure tailored for e-commerce, FMCG, 3PL, and pharmaceutical clients. The facility will include 12-meter clear height, FM2-grade floors, 5-tonne/sq. m loading capacity, K160 sprinklers, and IGBC-certified sustainable design, setting new benchmarks in the region’s logistics ecosystem. Construction is scheduled to begin in February 2026, with Phase I operations targeted for February 2027.

Norbert Sumisławski, Managing Director International Project Management, Panattoni, said,

“This partnership with Edayar Zinc Ltd. reflects our shared commitment to developing world-class, sustainable, and flexible logistics infrastructure. The Kochi project combines global expertise with local entrepreneurship to unlock industrial potential and create meaningful employment opportunities.”

Rajiv Sinha, CFO, Panattoni India, added,

“India remains one of Panattoni’s most promising growth markets. Our partnership with Edayar Zinc Ltd. and the Kerala Government reinforces our goal of expanding into high-potential regions and delivering infrastructure that supports India’s logistics modernization. Kochi’s strategic location and connectivity make it an ideal hub for future-ready development.”

Mohamed Bismith, Managing Director, Edayar Zinc Ltd., said,

“With plans to host over 50 industrial units and generate more than 5,000 direct and indirect jobs alongside projected investments exceeding ₹1,500 crore KLIC will evolve into a self-sustaining industrial ecosystem driving Kerala’s next phase of economic growth.”

The proposed future developments at KLIC include the Global Machinery, Equipment and Technology (GMET) Corridor, a pioneering platform connecting global OEMs and technology providers, and the Industrial Gala, featuring state-of-the-art built-to-lease spaces for manufacturing and allied operations.

Together, these developments will position KLIC as a future-ready industrial ecosystem, integrating world-class infrastructure, sustainable planning, and comprehensive amenities including a Business Centre, Convention Centre, Medical Centre, Sports and Entertainment Zones, green spaces, and dedicated facilities for barge berthing and container storage.

Backed by the Kerala Government’s progressive industrial and logistics policies, this landmark project will redefine regional connectivity, enhance supply chain efficiency, and accelerate sustainable economic growth across southern India.