Chandigarh, November 18, 2025 — The Punjab government said on Monday that it has received investment commitments worth ₹1,700 crore following a series of industrial roadshows held across South India, calling it a sign of rising investor confidence in the state’s policies and governance model. Officials said the outreach efforts, led by Industries Minister Anmol Gagan Maan, come at a time when Punjab has been ranked a “Top Achiever” in the national Business Reforms Action Plan for 2024.
According to the state, the roadshows highlighted Punjab’s surplus power, streamlined approval systems and the Right to Business Act, which together have positioned the state as a competitive destination for enterprises. “Investors want clarity and quick decisions. That is exactly what Punjab is offering now,” an industries official noted. The government also said the events were used to promote Mohali as an emerging IT hub ahead of the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026.
The Hyderabad leg drew interest from sectors including mobility, defence, aerospace, food processing and healthcare. Officials said companies such as Continental Energy, Gautam Adani Industrial Gases, Ramky Group, Aditya Birla Gases and BEL held detailed discussions with the delegation. Punjab Development Commission and Invest Punjab presented fast-track mechanisms for approvals and explained the state’s suitability for data centres due to surplus power supply.
In Chennai, the state team met representatives from HCL, Cognizant, Larsen & Toubro, Global Logic, Virtusa, Rathra Group and Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital. Companies discussed digital transformation, clean mobility and food processing opportunities. Executives from the Murugappa Group reportedly expressed interest in electric mobility prospects in Mohali, Ludhiana and Rajpura, describing Punjab’s governance system as “transparent and accessible.” Bahwan CyberTek referred to Punjab as a “Northern Tech Destination” owing to its digital ecosystem.
Officials said such discussions could shape Punjab’s upcoming industrial phase, especially in sustainable technologies. Minister Anmol Gagan Maan said the interactions “will translate into employment for youth and create new sectors of growth.” Invest Punjab is preparing additional outreach visits before the 2026 summit, with officials saying that smart cities and industrial corridors are encouraging entrepreneurship and giving smaller enterprises a clearer path to expansion.
The delegation also held talks with Greenko Group on large-scale manufacturing tied to green energy. Dialogues with BrahMos Aerospace focused on MSME participation in the defence supply chain. Officials said credit guarantee and subsidy schemes are drawing industry interest to Ludhiana, potentially expanding export opportunities for local manufacturing units.
An evening session with representatives from NIPER Mohali, Linde India, Hartex and ICAI explored prospects in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Attendees noted the growing research environment in Punjab and the role of vocational training in making the workforce industry-ready. “These platforms help us identify joint projects and long-term collaborations,” a participant said.
The government said its broader economic strategy connects industrial growth with welfare measures. Punjab’s power self-sufficiency, green energy focus and digital single-window system, officials added, are shaping an investor-friendly environment. “The aim is inclusive progress that brings jobs to both rural and urban areas,” a senior official said, adding that the outreach reflects wider cooperation between northern and southern states.
