MP Secures Rs 31,851 Cr In Foreign Investments At GIS 2025

Indore, Mar 1 (KNN) Madhya Pradesh has secured Rs 31,851 crore in foreign investments during the recently concluded Global Investor Summit (GIS) 2025 in Bhopal, demonstrating growing international confidence in the state's economic potential.

The investment commitments span multiple districts, with Bhopal, Dhar, Indore, and Narmadapuram emerging as key beneficiaries. 

Bhopal attracted significant proposals primarily in the information technology and renewable energy sectors, while Dhar received substantial interest in engineering and auto components manufacturing.

A major investment proposal came from Bahrain-based digital services company Atta for Supporting Technologies WLL, which committed Rs 20,000 crore toward mobile financial solutions in Bhopal. 

This was complemented by UK-based Balfour Beatty PLC announcement of a Rs 6,000 crore investment in energy and renewable energy projects across the state.

An official from the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) attributed this success to the state's strategic approach, stating, "These investments are a testament to MP's robust infrastructure and business-friendly policies. 

The new policies and efforts of the government to create a conducive environment aimed at fostering growth and innovation has helped in attracting key investment from foreign investors."

The United Arab Emirates-based Indian People's Forum proposed a Rs 1,500 crore investment in the mining sector, which is expected to generate approximately 2,000 jobs through mineral beneficiation and waste treatment initiatives. 

Additionally, Hermitage plans to invest Rs 1,200 crore in Dhar district for hardware and furniture production, with projections to create around 1,500 employment opportunities.

The information technology, IT-enabled services, and electronics sectors proved particularly attractive to international investors, with five foreign companies expressing intent to invest a collective Rs 21,220 crore. 

These investments are projected to create approximately 12,100 jobs across the state. The companies include Atta for Supporting Technologies, Tholons, Digital Convergence Technologies Inc., and Advance TechnoSoft Pvt Ltd.

The energy and renewable energy sector also witnessed substantial interest, with four companies preparing to make significant investments. These include Balfour Beatty PLC, HSPC Limited Bulgaria, Star Overseas Private Limited, and Bequer, further diversifying the state's growing investment portfolio.

(KNN Bureau)