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Gujarat Courts Industrial Investment Ahead of Vibrant Gujarat Summit
Gujarat’s chief minister visited Mumbai to talk with leaders of large companies.
He wanted to encourage them to expand their businesses or start new projects in Gujarat.
The talks included steel, clean energy, electric vehicles, textiles and recycling.
AM/NS India is investing heavily in its steel operations at Hazira.
The company also plans to spend more on renewable energy and battery storage.
Mahindra discussed electric vehicles, future transportation and a possible presence in GIFT City.
Hindalco and Welspun discussed recycling and textile manufacturing.
These meetings are part of preparations for a large investment summit in Gujarat in January 2027.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met senior industrialists in Mumbai ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027.
Discussions covered steel, renewable energy, electric vehicles, copper recycling, textiles, financial services and future mobility.
AM/NS India is pursuing a Rs 80,000 crore investment programme and an additional Rs 10,000 crore for renewable energy and battery storage at Hazira.
Patel discussed potential expansion in Gujarat with Mahindra Group, Hindalco Industries and Welspun Living.
The 11th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit will be held from January 10 to 12, 2027, under the theme “Viksit Gujarat – Shaping Global Future”.
- Who
- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met Anand Mahindra, Amit Harlalka, Satish Pai and Dipali Goenka, along with other industry leaders.
- What
- Patel held investor meetings and a roadshow promoting expansion and new investments in Gujarat.
- Where
- The meetings and roadshow were held at The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai.
- When
- The meetings took place on Thursday; the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027 is scheduled for January 10–12, 2027.
- Why
- The outreach aims to attract domestic and international investment ahead of the 11th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.
Key facts
- Event
- Mumbai roadshow for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027
- Summit dates
- January 10–12, 2027
- Summit theme
- “Viksit Gujarat – Shaping Global Future”
- AM/NS India investment programme
- Rs 80,000 crore, targeted for completion by June
- Additional Hazira commitment
- Rs 10,000 crore for renewable energy and battery storage systems
- AM/NS India expansion
- An earlier Rs 60,000 crore project aims to increase Hazira capacity from 9 million tonnes per annum to 15 million tonnes
- Hindalco project
- A copper recycling plant is planned for inauguration in December
Quotes
Bhupendra Patel
Chief Minister of Gujarat
“The company is making substantial progress on its ongoing capital investment programme of Rs 80,000 crore, targeted for completion by June, while also committing an additional Rs 10,000 crore towards major renewable energy and battery storage systems at Hazira.”
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