Punjab’s push to position itself as a global investment hub gathered momentum as the Hinduja Group, one of the world’s leading diversified conglomerates, signalled strong interest in investing in the state following detailed discussions with Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.
Presenting Punjab as a stable, future-ready and business-friendly destination, the Chief Minister underlined the state’s expanding industrial footprint, policy reforms and growing investor confidence, backed by investment proposals worth ₹1.92 lakh crore received since March 2022 and a roadmap spanning sectors from electric mobility to digital services.
During the meeting, Bhagwant Singh Mann said Punjab was the best state in the country from an investment perspective, citing strong infrastructure, surplus power, a skilled workforce, excellent road, rail and air connectivity.
Proposed Sectors: Discussions focused on potential expansions and projects across key domains, including:
- Electric mobility
- Digital and financial services
- Cybersecurity
- Renewable energy
- Healthcare and advanced manufacturing
Referring to interactions with global industry leaders, Mann said that leading companies and institutions in Tokyo, Osaka and Seoul had expressed confidence in Punjab’s governance model and the state’s skilled workforce. He further stated that Punjab ranks as a top achiever in ease of doing business and has launched the FastTrack Punjab portal.
