Understanding KIADB Industrial Zones in Bengaluru: Classifications, Differences, and Sector Suitability
Navigating Bengaluru’s industrial landscape? KIADB manages over 170 industrial areas across Karnataka, including hotspots around Bengaluru like Peenya and Bommasandra. Zones are classified by pollution potential (Red, Orange, Green) to ensure environmental compliance. At Enosh Infra, we use AI to match your warehouse needs to the right zone, streamlining procurement. Explore below for explanations, differences, suitable sectors, and our tailored processes.
What Do the Zones Mean?
| Zone | Meaning | Key Differences | Restrictions/Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Highly polluting industries with significant environmental impact (e.g., air/water emissions). | Strictest clearances; longer timelines (6-12 months); higher fees (e.g., ₹50,000-2 lakh); mandatory EIA. | Cannot operate without KSPCB consent; higher monitoring; restricted near residential/eco-sensitive areas. |
| Orange | Moderately polluting; balanced impact. | Moderate scrutiny; 3-6 months for approvals; fees ₹20,000-1 lakh. | Effluent treatment needed; common in mixed areas. |
| Green | Low or negligible pollution; clean operations. | Fastest approvals (1-3 months); minimal fees (₹10,000-50,000); no EIA for most. | Encouraged in all areas; simple consents. |
The main difference? Red zones prioritize heavy industry but demand robust compliance—think chemical plants vs. Green’s assembly lines. This affects your warehouse choice: Red for manufacturing might mean higher setup costs but larger spaces; Green for e-commerce ensures quicker launches.
Suitable Sectors for Each Zone
- Red Zones: Heavy manufacturing (e.g., chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cement, automotive parts). Suitable for sectors like Aerospace (e.g., Bengaluru Aerospace SEZ) or Petrochemicals. Why? Handles high emissions but requires advanced pollution controls.
- Orange Zones: Food & beverage processing, textiles, plastics, medium engineering. Ideal for Apparel (e.g., Doddaballapura Apparel Park) or Electronics assembly. Balance: Moderate impact with operational flexibility.
- Green Zones: IT/Tech parks, e-commerce logistics (Blinkit/Zepto), biotech, non-polluting assembly (e.g., furniture, software-related warehousing). Perfect for quick commerce or clean tech—low impact for sustainable operations.
For example, if you’re in pharmaceuticals (Red), we’ll prioritize zones like Jigani for its infrastructure; for e-commerce (Green), Whitefield’s proximity to airports.
For tailored procurement by zone and sector, check our Procurement Process.
List of Key Industrial Areas in/around Bengaluru
| Type | Area | Allowed Zones | Size (Acres) | Key Features/Sectors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIADB | Whitefield | Green | N/A | IT/e-commerce focused, urban connectivity. |
| KIADB | Electronic City | Green | 2,000+ | Tech parks, electronics. |
| KIADB | Devanahalli | Red, Orange, Green | 1,000+ | Airport proximity, aerospace. |
| KIADB | Hebbal | Green | N/A | Airport access, logistics. |
| KIADB | Bommasandra | Red, Orange, Green | 2,000+ | Electronics, auto; Hosur Road. |
| KIADB | Hoskote | Red, Orange, Green | 1,500+ | Logistics, apparel. |
| KIADB | Peenya | Red, Orange, Green | 4,000+ | Asia’s largest hub, engineering. |
| KIADB | Jigani | Red, Orange, Green | 2,000+ | Mixed industrial. |
| KIADB | Doddaballapura | Red, Orange, Green | 1,000+ | Textiles, aerospace. |
| KIADB | Nelamangala | Red, Orange, Green | 2,500+ | Warehousing, food processing. |
| KIADB | Attibele | Orange, Green | 500+ | Light industry. |
| KIADB | Bengaluru Aerospace Park | Red, Orange, Green | N/A | Aerospace focused. |
| KIADB | Bengaluru Hardware Park | Red, Orange, Green | N/A | Hardware manufacturing. |
| KIADB | Bengaluru IT Park | Green | N/A | IT/tech. |
| KIADB | Dabaspet | Red, Orange, Green | N/A | General industrial. |
| KIADB | Doddaballapura General | Red, Orange, Green | N/A | Mixed. |
| KIADB | Doddaballapura Industrial Area | Red, Orange, Green | N/A | Industrial. |
| KIADB | Dyavasandra | Orange, Green | N/A | Light. |
| KIADB | Iggalur | Orange, Green | N/A | Rural industrial. |
| KIADB | Kadugodi | Green | N/A | Tech proximity. |
| KIADB | Kolar | Red, Orange, Green | N/A | Mixed. |
| KIADB | Kumbalagodu | Orange, Green | N/A | Leather/processing. |
| KIADB | Mandya | Red, Orange, Green | N/A | Agri-industrial. |
| KIADB | Ramanagara | Red, Orange, Green | N/A | Silk/textiles. |
| KIADB | Sadaramangala | Green | N/A | IT adjacent. |
| KIADB | Sompura | Red, Orange, Green | N/A | General. |
| KIADB | Veersandra Industrial Area | Orange, Green | N/A | Light industrial. |
| Generic | Vemagal | Red, Orange, Green | N/A | Rural industrial with good highway access. |
| Generic | Soukya Road | Green | N/A | Logistics corridor near Hoskote. |
| Generic | Mysore Road | Orange, Green | N/A | Highway corridor for logistics and manufacturing access. |
| Generic | Bidadi | Red, Orange | N/A | Industrial township with Toyota Kirloskar hub. |
| Generic | Harohalli | Orange, Green | N/A | KIADB phase with food processing focus. |
| Generic | Kanakapura | Green | N/A | Eco-friendly zone for light industries. |
| Generic | North Bengaluru | Green | N/A | IT tech parks for multinational corporations. |
| Generic | Bengaluru | Mixed | N/A | Affordable industrial/commercial spaces across hubs. |
Based on KIADB data; contact us for latest availability. Embed interactive map below: