Is the Bihar Business Mahakumbh 2025 Transforming Patna's Economic Landscape?

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Key Takeaways
- Three-day event focusing on business opportunities in Bihar.
- Inauguration by prominent leaders including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
- Expecting over 150 investors and 30,000 attendees.
- Showcasing indigenous products ready for global markets.
- Creating pathways for entrepreneurs to connect with funding sources.
New Delhi, Aug 3 (NationPress) The three-day Bihar Business Mahakumbh 2025 is set to kick off this Sunday at Gyan Bhawan in Patna, attracting a great deal of interest from business leaders, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs nationwide.
The event will be officially opened by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, alongside Industries Minister Nitish Mishra and Bihar Chamber of Commerce & Industries President Subhash Patwari.
With a theme of "Local to Global", this Mahakumbh is positioned as a pivotal event aimed at elevating Bihar into the national and international business arena.
This event serves as a hub for trade, startups, and MSMEs, showcasing Bihar's vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and its vast business potential. Organizers anticipate investment announcements and business commitments exceeding Rs 1,000 crore during the event.
Over 150 investors, startup founders, and business leaders will participate, together with government officials, angel investors, industry experts, and representatives from embassies. The event is expected to draw more than 30,000 attendees, including grassroots entrepreneurs, women-led businesses, innovative youth, and self-help groups from various regions.
Throughout the next three days, Gyan Bhawan will host an array of dynamic activities, including startup pitch sessions, themed panel discussions, mentorship workshops, networking expos, and innovation showcases.
The exhibition will feature booths across various themed zones, such as the global export pavilion, district innovation showcase, youth startup hall, women enterprise zone, and skill to startup. These sections will spotlight indigenous products like Madhubani paintings, Bag tapistries, bamboo-clay crafts, and “Made in Bihar” agricultural and food-processing items, all primed for global markets.
This platform will enable Bihar's entrepreneurs to establish direct connections with funding agencies, venture capitalists, and policy stakeholders, creating practical pathways to scale and globalize their businesses.