What Investment Opportunities Did Punjab Showcase at the Gurugram Roadshow for the 2026 Summit?

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Key Takeaways
- Punjab's inaugural roadshow aimed at attracting domestic investments.
- Key sectors discussed included mobility and renewable energy.
- High-profile delegation led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
- Positive endorsements from influential business leaders.
- Focus on transparent governance and robust infrastructure.
Gurugram, Sep 29 (IANS) In a calculated effort to draw in domestic investments, the Government of Punjab conducted its first-ever roadshow in Gurugram on Monday, paving the way for the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026.
Organized by Invest Punjab, the event highlighted the state's transforming industrial framework along with its favorable policies for investors.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led a distinguished group that included Minister for Industries and Commerce and Investment Promotion Sanjeev Arora, Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, Administrative Secretary KK Yadav, Vice Chairperson PDC Seema Bansal, and CEO of Invest Punjab Amit Dhaka. Their presence emphasized Punjab's dedication to building strong business alliances and promoting economic advancement.
The day started with targeted one-on-one discussions between the Punjab team and renowned corporate leaders from firms like Hero Cycles, Ralson India, Amber Enterprises, Uno Minda, GMR Airports, and DEE Development Engineers.
Topics of discussion included vital sectors such as mobility, electronics, automotive components, renewable energy, infrastructure, and consumer goods.
A standout aspect of the roadshow was the “Punjab Session,” where a persuasive presentation titled “Advantage Punjab” was delivered by CEO Amit Dhaka.
This session brought together influential business leaders like Priya Paul (Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels), Kamal Oswal (Nahar Group), Anoop Bector, Sandeep Goyal (Nestlé India), Pramod Bhasin (Genpact), and Shiv Raj Palta (Everise India), who shared their positive encounters of operating in Punjab and praised the state’s favorable business climate.
In his keynote address, CM Bhagwant Mann reiterated Punjab’s investor-centric strategy, vowing transparent governance, solid infrastructure, and efficient facilitation through Invest Punjab. Chief Secretary Sinha highlighted the state’s progressive governance model, while Minister Arora focused on recent reforms, including the restoration of powers to Invest Punjab and the establishment of 24 sectoral committees designed to address industry demands and expedite investments.
The event wrapped up with an open forum discussion, reinforcing Punjab’s reputation as a vibrant and inviting destination for investors.
The next phase of this domestic outreach is set to take place in New Delhi on September 30, 2025, as Punjab continues its objective to attract transformative investments.