In a major boost to Uttar Pradesh’s industrial landscape, the Yogi Adityanath-led government on Tuesday secured significant investment proposals during a high-level investor roundtable meeting organised by Invest UP at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre.
Chaired by UP Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and moderated by Invest UP CEO Vijay Kiran Anand, the meeting drew the participation of India’s top industrialists who praised the state’s transparent policies and investor-friendly environment. Several leading business groups committed potential investments running into thousands of crores, marking a new chapter in UP’s journey towards becoming a major industrial hub.
‘Yogi govt has changed the game’
Addressing the gathering, Chief Secretary Singh said, “CM Yogi’s decisive leadership and clear vision have made Uttar Pradesh one of the most reliable and attractive destinations for investments in India. We’re committed to ensuring transparency, speed, and full support for investors.”
Who promised what? Here’s a snapshot:
Dr Niranjan Hiranandani, Chairman of the Hiranandani Group, said Yotta Data Services has already set up a 30 MW data centre in just 18 months and plans to double its capacity. He also announced a Rs 28,440 crore semiconductor chip project in Noida.
Sindoor Mittal, Vice Chairperson of Avaada Group, credited the UP government’s speed and coordination for enabling them to start a 1.5 GW solar module unit within four months. She announced an additional Rs 20,000 crore investment.
KC Jhanwar, MD of UltraTech Cement, shared expansion plans worth Rs 1,981 crore in Aligarh, Shahjahanpur, and Tanda. He especially appreciated UP’s integrated approvals system.
Sanjay Banga, CEO of Tata Power Renewable Energy, spoke about their renewable energy projects in Bundelkhand and a major Rs 13,700 crore plan to set up two 800 MW ultra-supercritical power units.
Pramod Patwari, CFO of Balrampur Chini Mills, said government support has been crucial in their plans to expand into bioplastics.
Other key proposals:
UPDF Chairman Pankaj Jaiswal proposed an upcoming investor summit in Lucknow and a roadshow in Dubai.
Kapil Tiwari of Krishnannad Group announced ready-mix plaster plants in Lucknow and Noida with Rs 25 crore investment.
Rajeev Ranjan Singh from EN Communication proposed a Rs 1,500 crore Mahabharat-themed museum along the Yamuna Expressway.
Arnava Gupta of Remens DSP Infra announced a Rs 5 crore cold emulsion-based road patch mix plant in Lucknow.
Sachidanand Upadhyay of Lords Group talked about setting up IVD/MedTech and rooftop solar units with a proposed investment of Rs 1,500 crore.
Sachin Singh of Diasys India shared plans to double the capacity of their existing plant with Rs 10 crore investment.
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