Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Indian States Promote Investments at WEF 2026
Several Indian states, including Kerala, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, are attending a big meeting called the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Each state is trying to attract investments and talk about how businesses can invest in their regions.
Kerala is focusing on investment opportunities and industrial collaboration.
Jharkhand is discussing technology, sustainability, and infrastructure.
Maharashtra is highlighting its credibility and strong execution record to attract broad-based investments.
Madhya Pradesh is promoting its investment policies and long-term development priorities in sectors like energy, technology, and tourism.
The goal is to make these states more attractive for businesses to invest and do business.
Kerala delegation, led by P. Rajeeve, attends WEF 2026 to explore investment opportunities and industrial collaboration.
Jharkhand delegation, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, focuses on technology, sustainability, and infrastructure.
Maharashtra, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, emphasizes its credibility and strong execution record to attract investments.
Madhya Pradesh, led by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, promotes investment policies and long-term development priorities in sectors like energy, technology, and tourism.
Maharashtra received 39% of India's total foreign direct investment (FDI) last year and aims to become India's first trillion-dollar economy by 2030.
- Who
- Delegations from Kerala, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh
- What
- Participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026
- When
- 2026
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To attract investments, strengthen global cooperation, and promote state-specific economic priorities
State-Specific Focus
General Investment Promotion
Investment Priorities
State-Specific Focus
States like Kerala, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh focus on specific sectors such as technology, sustainability, and industrial collaboration.
General Investment Promotion
Maharashtra emphasizes its overall credibility and strong execution record to attract broad-based investments across multiple sectors.
- Event
- World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026
- Location
- Davos, Switzerland
- Kerala Delegation Leader
- P. Rajeeve, Minister for Law, Industries and Coir, Government of Kerala
- Jharkhand Delegation Leader
- Hemant Soren, Chief Minister of Jharkhand
- Maharashtra Delegation Leader
- Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra
- Madhya Pradesh Delegation Leader
- Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
- Key Focus Areas
- Investment opportunities, industrial collaboration, sustainability, and technology
- Maharashtra's FDI Share
- 39% of India's total foreign direct investment (FDI) last year
- Madhya Pradesh's Investment Outreach
- Sectors include manufacturing, renewable energy, logistics, textiles, chemicals, and food processing
Sources
Davos 2026: Kerala participates in World Economic Forum for second time, eyes investments
Madhya Pradesh to Launch Investment Outreach at WEF 2026 Under CM Dr Mohan Yadav
From Ranchi to Davos: Jharkhand Charts Global Investment Path at WEF 2026
CM Dr Mohan Yadav to Pitch MP’s Energy, Tech and Tourism Vision at Davos
