Madhya Pradesh Secures ₹8,635 Crore Investment Proposals in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, August 12: Madhya Pradesh has received investment proposals worth ₹8,635 crore during a mega investment dialogue held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. These proposals are expected to create over 5,785 job opportunities in the state. The event saw participation from more than 500 industrialists, investors, and corporate representatives from major industrial hubs in Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, Surat, Bhavnagar, Rajkot, and Vadodara.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav addressed the “Interactive Session on Investment Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh,” emphasizing that the state is a land of immense possibilities for industry, trade, and new investments. He assured investors that the state government would provide all possible facilities, security, and support.

Yadav stated that a strong policy, clear intent, and a cooperative government are essential for industrial operations, and Madhya Pradesh offers all three. He also invited Gujarat’s industrial community to participate in the upcoming Global Investors Summit-2027.

The Chief Minister described Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh as “twin brothers,” highlighting Gujarat’s technological, trade, and industrial experience, while Madhya Pradesh boasts abundant water resources, a large land bank, and logistical advantages due to its central location in the country. He noted that the partnership between the two states could create a new history of industrial development.

He mentioned that there are extensive opportunities in Madhya Pradesh for Gujarat’s petrochemical, chemical, textile, pharma, food processing, and automobile sectors. Projects like the Bina petrochemical project, Ujjain medical device park, Dhar’s PM Mitra park, and the Pithampur automobile hub could further strengthen collaboration between the two states. In the past two and a half years, Madhya Pradesh has received investment proposals exceeding ₹34 lakh crore, with over ₹10 lakh crore already on the ground. The state has attracted investments of ₹7.19 lakh crore in sectors like renewable energy, pumped hydro, and biomass.

The Chief Minister reassured investors that there is no need to worry about electricity, water, and land in the state. Sufficient power is available, industrial land is being offered at subsidized rates, and ‘plug and play’ industrial zones are being developed. Approximately 48 new industrial parks are being established over 19,000 acres. Additionally, the state boasts a robust infrastructure with over 5 lakh kilometers of road networks, strong rail connectivity, eight airports, and six inland container depots, providing better connectivity for investors.

During the investment dialogue, the Chief Minister held one-on-one meetings with over 15 major industrial groups, including Arvind Limited, Torrent Power, Chiripal Group, Goldcrest Cement, Gujarat Ambuja, Agios Polyfilms, and Eris Lifesciences.

He highlighted key investment proposals, including Goldcrest Cement (₹3,000 crore, 1,500 jobs), Agios Polyfilms (₹2,500 crore, 1,000 jobs), Gujarat Ambuja Exports (₹1,200 crore, 500 jobs), Eris Lifesciences (₹500 crore, 800 jobs), Raghav Woven LLP (₹250 crore, 400 jobs), Bhavya Machine Tools (₹250 crore, 300 jobs), Jai Chemical Industries (₹200 crore, 100 jobs), and Balaji Multiplex (₹200 crore, 100 jobs).

The Chief Minister concluded by stating that these proposals could lead to a total investment of ₹8,635 crore and the creation of 5,785 jobs. He urged investors to become partners in Madhya Pradesh’s development, asserting that the state is rapidly emerging as one of the most attractive investment destinations for industries in the country.