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Haldia - A Premier Industrial Site
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Haldia Situated at the confluence of rivers Hooghly and Haldi in Midnapore district, West Bengal. Haldia is a major centre of port and industrial activity.
With the establishment of Haldia Port, a large number of core industries promoted by leading Indian corporate houses came up in what is today the Haldia Industrial Area. Among them were Indian Oil Corporation, Hindustan Lever, Exide Industries, Shaw Wallace, Consolidated Fibres and Chemicals, and numerous SSI units active in engineering and fabrication, automobiles, electricals, packaging, food processing, building materials etc. The continuing presence and profitability of these plants provide abiding proof that Haldia is a promising growth centre for investment.
What makes Haldia the ideal place to set up business?
Easy Availability of Land
Haldia Development Authority (HDA), primarily responsible for acquiring and making available land for both industrial purposes, facilitates quick allotment of site. Currently, an area of over 15,000 acres is being developed by the Authority.
Excellent Port Facilities
Presently 11 berths are available at the Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) for handling various cargo. Construction of the third Oil Jetty has started.
Abundant Water Supply
HDA has 20 MGD water supply at Geonkhali near Haldia, where water from the river Hooghly is treated and supplied to both domestic and industrial consumers. Another 30 MGD is being augmented. 
Extensive Transport Network
Haldia is well connected by both road and rail. An extensive network of roads effectively serves different parts of the town and the industrial area. Haldia is connected with the rest of the country by rail via Panskura, situated on the Howrah-Kharagpur section of the South Eastern Railway. Ferry and hovercraft service are also available.
Surplus Power
A 132 KV substation ensures uninterrupted supply from the Kolaghat Thermal Power Plant. The West Bengal State Electricity Board is setting up a 220 KV substation for future demands.
Modern Telecommunication Facilities
HDA will assist enterpreneurs in getting telephone, telex and fax connection on priority basis.
Tax Benefits
Haldia, which falls in Midnapore district, is placed in `b' category under section 80-1A of IT Act.As a result, there will be full exemption from Income Tax for 3 years and 30% exemption for 5 years. Projects at Haldia will also be eligible for certain Sales Tax concessions. 
Well-developed Social Infrastructure
Housing estates, reputed schools and colleges, technical training institutes, excellent health and medicare facilities, recreation and tourism facilities, hotels, restaurants etc., abound in Haldia. The region has abundant skilled and semiskiled manpower, and an impressive law and order situation.
Companies Waiting to Set Up Shop
The Chatterjee Group , Bayer , IOC , Caltex , Eastern India , LPG , Hindustan Petroleum , Bharat Petroleum , Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation , L &T. , Prax Air  , ITW Signode , Shamon Ispat , Bhushan Steel , South Asian Petrochemicals.
What About You ?
Haldia is ideally suited for industries like Petrochemical-downstream products, Fertilizers, Oil refineries, Heavy Chemicals like caustic soda and soda ash, Ship Building, Repairing and Breaking, Engineering and allied industries, Electronics, Steel, Pig Iron, Spinning Mills, Textiles andAutomobiles. Existing industries bear ample testimony to Haldia's congenial labour climate and high labour productivity. HDA is committed to providing all the infrastructural facilities, right on time! What's more, it welcomes industries and entrepreneurs interested in developing industries and social infrastructure, on commercially profitable terms. So come, invest in the promising potential of Haldia.
Industries Coming Up at Haldia
Projects in Construction
  • Haldia Petrochemicals Limited (naphtha cracker)
  • Indian Oil Corporation (LPG storage and bottling)
  • Indian Oil Corporation (Haldia- Barauni Pipeline)
  • IBP (Petroleum products)
  • ITW Signode India Limited
  • IBP- CALTEX Limited(LPG storage)
  • Shamon ISPAT Limited (coal roll mill)
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (PTA)
  • Bhushan Industries Limited (cold roll mill)
  • South Asian Petrochemicals Limited (pet resin)
Projects finalised
  • TCG Refineries Limited
  • Western Petro-Diamond Limited (POL storage)
  • Allied Deals (India) Limited (copper wire rod)
  • Poly park
Proposals  in planning stage
  • HPL downstream industries
  • Paharpur Group (fertilizer plant)
  • Indian Oil Corporation Power plant
  • Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP)
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