Nobert Sumislawski, MD, Worldwide Challenge Administration, Panattoni and Mohamed Bismith, MD, Edayar Zinc Ltd., after exchanging settlement to develop a state-of-the-art, Grade A+ multi-client logistics and industrial park in Edayar Industrial Space, Kochi, within the presence of P Rajeeve, Industries. Alos seen are A.P.M. Mohammed Hanish, Principal Secretary (Industries) Vishnuraj P, MD, KSIDC; Harikrishnan R, Govt Director, KSIDC, and Santhosh Koshy, MD, KINFRA.
International industrial actual property chief Panattoni and Kerala-based Edayar Zinc Ltd have introduced a strategic partnership to develop a state-of-the-art, Grade A+ multi-client logistics and industrial park in Edayar Industrial Space close to Kochi, with a complete funding of ₹800 crore.
The announcement marks Panattoni’s entry into Kerala and serves because the anchor challenge inside the Kerala Logistics & Industrial Metropolis (KLIC) – a visionary initiative by Edayar Zinc Ltd. that can place Kochi as a gateway for world industrial and logistics funding.
Norbert Sumisławski, Managing Director – Worldwide Challenge Administration, Panattoni, and Mohamed Bismith, Managing Director, Edayar Zinc Ltd., formally executed the settlement within the presence of P. Rajeeve, the State Industries Minister and A. P. M. Mohammed Hanish, Principal Secretary (Industries).
Challenge scope and timeline
The brand new park can be developed in two phases — with Section I spanning 20 acres and that includes 5.2 lakh sq. ft. of world-class infrastructure, catering to e-commerce, FMCG, 3PL, and pharmaceutical shoppers. Development will start in February 2026, with Section 1 operations focused for February 2027.
Norbert Sumisławski, Managing Director – Worldwide Challenge Administration, Panattoni, stated, “The Kochi challenge exemplifies our mannequin of mixing world experience with native entrepreneurship to unlock industrial potential and create employment alternatives that strengthen regional economies.”
Rajiv Sinha, CFO, Panattoni India, stated, “India continues to be considered one of Panattoni’s most promising progress markets. Our partnership with Edayar Zinc Ltd and the Kerala Authorities underscores our dedication to increasing into high-potential areas and delivering infrastructure that helps India’s logistics modernization. Kochi’s strategic location, industrial heritage, and connectivity make it an excellent hub for future-ready improvement aligned with the nation’s manufacturing ambitions.”
Mohamed Bismith, Managing Director, Edayar Zinc Ltd, stated with plans to host over 50 industrial models and generate greater than 5,000 direct and oblique jobs, and with over ₹1,500 crore of projected investments from various industrial and logistics tasks, KLIC is designed to develop into a self-sustaining ecosystem that drives sustainable industrial progress and Kerala’s subsequent Section of financial improvement.”
The proposed future developments at KLIC embrace the International Equipment, Tools and Expertise (GMET) Hall— a pioneering platform designed to convey collectively world OEMs, expertise suppliers, and industrial leaders — and the Industrial Gala, providing state-of-the-art, built-to-lease areas for manufacturing, meeting, and allied operations.
Revealed on November 5, 2025
