Chandigarh, November 18, 2025 — Punjab’s industries delegation has concluded a multi-city roadshow across South India, securing investment commitments of about ₹1,700 crore and opening new channels of collaboration with firms in sectors ranging from mobility and defence to IT, digital services and biotechnology. Officials said the response indicates renewed confidence in Punjab’s regulatory systems and power infrastructure.
The initiative, led by Industries Minister Anmol Gagan Maan, highlighted the state’s top-tier ranking in the 2024 Business Reforms Action Plan and presented its Right to Business Act as a key tool for reducing bureaucratic delays. “Investors are looking for predictable systems and transparent approvals, and Punjab is delivering that,” a senior official from Invest Punjab said. The delegation emphasised Mohali’s growing IT base as part of its preparations for the 2026 Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit.
In Hyderabad, several major corporations — including Continental Energy, Gautam Adani Industrial Gases, Ramky Group, Aditya Birla Gases and BEL — took part in discussions. Officials said mobility, aerospace, defence and food processing firms showed interest in locating operations in Punjab, citing reliable power availability and simplified permissions. The government said surplus power makes the state suitable for data centre expansion, an area aligned with the Chief Minister’s priorities.
Chennai meetings expanded the scope further. Representatives from HCL, Cognizant, Larsen & Toubro, Global Logic, Virtusa, Rathra Group and Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital explored investment possibilities in sectors such as clean mobility, digital transformation and food processing. Executives from the Murugappa Group, while discussing electric vehicle opportunities in Mohali, Ludhiana and Rajpura, said Punjab’s administrative systems were “clear and dependable.” Bahwan CyberTek described the state as having the “strongest tech foundation in the northern region.”
Officials said these interactions are likely to influence Punjab’s industrial strategy over the coming years. Minister Arora stated that the commitments will help generate wider employment across the state. Invest Punjab is planning more investor interactions before the 2026 summit, with departments working to expand support for startups and SMEs through the single-window digital platform.
The state delegation met Greenko Group to discuss manufacturing collaborations connected to green energy, a sector the government sees as crucial to long-term sustainability. Talks with BrahMos Aerospace focused on connecting Punjab’s MSMEs to national defence supply chains. Officials said subsidy schemes and credit support have already attracted interest from companies exploring new manufacturing units in Ludhiana.
An evening session with NIPER Mohali, Linde India, Hartex and ICAI highlighted Punjab’s growing footprint in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Participants said NIPER’s emerging role as a research centre, coupled with vocational training initiatives, is strengthening the state’s innovation environment. “Industry needs a skilled workforce, and Punjab is moving in that direction,” an official remarked.
Government representatives said the state intends to balance industrial expansion with environmental and agricultural concerns. They noted that power sufficiency, green energy goals and transparent governance are key elements drawing private companies to the state. “Economic progress must coincide with social equity,” a senior official said, adding that improved job opportunities could lower unemployment in both rural and urban areas.
