Madhya Pradesh is producing optical fibre for telecommunication needs.
A large number of automobile industries have been established at Pithampur near Indore.
Prominent industries in the public sector in the state are Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. at Bhopal,
Security Paper Mill at Hoshangabad,
Bank Note Press at Dewas,
Newsprint Factory at Nepanagar
Alkaloid Factory at Neemuch.
An air cargo Complex, Indo-German Tool Room and an Inland Container Depot are being established at Pithampur.
The Government of India has proposed setting up of Special Economic Zone at Indore.