ENA State 2025-10-15 17:07:24 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Chandigarh, Oct 15 (KNN)</strong> Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday pitched the state as a prime investment destination, urging business leaders in Karnataka to explore opportunities in Punjab.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Interacting with industrialists in Bengaluru, Mann highlighted the states investor-friendly policies and robust industrial growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Calling Bengaluru the IT hub and Silicon Valley of India, Mann invited entrepreneurs to partner with Punjabs expanding sectors, including food processing, textiles, auto components, hand tools, bicycles, information technology, and tourism. He said these industries were helping Punjab emerge as a model for balanced industrial development.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Since March 2022, Punjab has received investment proposals worth Rs 1.23 lakh crore, expected to create around 4.7 lakh jobs, Mann said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He added that the states proactive approach and improved infrastructure had attracted several global firms to set up operations there.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Highlighting major upcoming projects, Mann noted that Tata Steels second-largest plant in India is being built in Ludhiana, underscoring the citys importance as Punjabs industrial capital.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Ludhiana has long been known as the heart of Punjabs industrial growth, and with new investments, it is set to strengthen its global footprint, he said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Mann concluded by assuring investors that Punjab offers a stable business environment, skilled manpower, and seamless support for industries looking to expand or establish new ventures.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 43812 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/punjab-invites-karnataka-industrialists-to-invest-in-the-state 2025-10-15 17:07:24 knnindia.co.in