Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Karnataka Engages 46 Firms at WEF
Karnataka's Minister M B Patil talked to 46 companies and investors at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
They discussed different industries like aerospace and food processing.
The state didn't sign any agreements but wants investors to visit Karnataka to see the opportunities.
Last year, Karnataka got a big investment promise of Rs 10.7 lakh crore.
The minister said they want investors to see the state's resources and talent firsthand.
Karnataka held 46 bilateral engagements with global and Indian companies at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Discussions covered sectors like aerospace, defence, advanced manufacturing, and digital infrastructure.
No Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed; the state prefers investors to visit Karnataka first.
Karnataka received an investment commitment of Rs 10.7 lakh crore during the Global Investors’ Meet last year.
The engagements included discussions with investors, academic institutions, and country leaderships.
- Who
- Karnataka Minister M B Patil and delegations from Karnataka
- What
- Bilateral engagements with global and Indian companies, investors, and country leaders
- When
- January 31
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To discuss investment opportunities and showcase Karnataka's resources and policies
- Number of Engagements
- 46
- Location
- Davos, Switzerland
- Event
- World Economic Forum (WEF)
- Investment Commitment
- Rs 10.7 lakh crore
- Sectors Discussed
- Aerospace, Defence, Advanced Manufacturing, Beverages, Food Processing, Space Tech, Data Centres, Digital Infrastructure