Mumbai Roadshow to Kick Off Investor Summit in Assam
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Guwahati, Jan 4 (NationPress) The Assam government, in collaboration with FICCI as the Industry Partner, is poised to conduct an exclusive Roadshow in Mumbai on Monday, acting as a precursor to the Advantage Assam 2.0 – Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025, which is slated for February 25-26, 2025, in Guwahati.
A senior official revealed that the Roadshow will be spearheaded by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and it will focus on showcasing Assam's remarkable economic development, including an impressive 19.1 per cent GSDP growth in FY 2024, while emphasizing its rise as a prime location for investment and infrastructure enhancement in India.
Sarma will also engage in dialogues with notable industrialists and business leaders from major corporations such as Tata Group, Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra Group, and Adani Airports.
Moreover, representatives from organizations like Sun Pharma, HDFC Bank, HUL, Luxmi Tea, Welspun Group, Tata Trusts, DMART, Piramal Group, and others will investigate opportunities for strategic investments in Assam.
"Assam presents significant prospects across crucial sectors such as electronics and semiconductors, aerospace and defense manufacturing, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, food processing, hydrocarbons, and more. The state's pro-investment policies, strategic geographic location, and strong infrastructure render it an appealing destination for businesses aiming to grow," stated an official announcement.
Discussing the forthcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit, Himanta Biswa Sarma remarked: "Assam is on the verge of becoming a significant contributor to India's economic growth narrative. Our state's unwavering commitment to fostering a favorable business climate and our strategic emphasis on emerging sectors is beginning to yield results. The Advantage Assam 2.0 Roadshow in Mumbai marks a significant step in engaging with industry leaders and inviting them to partake in our economic transformation journey."
The Mumbai roadshow will also feature one-on-one interactions with senior officials from the Assam government who will address investor inquiries and offer insights into the state's transformative development agenda.
"This represents a unique opportunity for industry stakeholders, investors, and media representatives to experience Assam’s vibrant investment ecosystem and its vision to double its GSDP to $143 billion by FY 2029-30," the official release further stated.
