On the eve of the Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2025, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav emphasized the event’s significant impact on the youth.
CM Yadav remarked, “Today marks a remarkable occasion for Bhopal. In just a short while, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Global Investors Summit. This day holds special meaning for all of us, especially for the residents of Bhopal and Madhya Pradesh. We are hosting a major investment summit with industrialists from around the globe, which is set to establish new benchmarks for development. This initiative will be particularly beneficial for our youth.”
He further stated that such summits would enhance the state’s economic landscape and create ample job opportunities. Notably, Gautam Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Group, arrived at the summit and noted, “Madhya Pradesh holds a wealth of potential.”
Union Minister L. Murugan added, “Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit. CM Mohan Yadav has successfully organized this event, which has wrapped the city in a festive atmosphere. Investors from around the country and the world are attending the summit, promising significant advancement for the state.”
According to an official announcement, the state government has invited entrepreneurs from 60 countries to explore investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh. The summit will see the participation of 13 ambassadors, six high commissioners, and numerous consul generals from key strategic countries, thereby bolstering international business relations.
Prominent industrial leaders are among those attending the summit, including Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of Aditya Birla Group; Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group; Nadir Godrej, Chairman and Managing Director of Godrej Industries Limited; Piruz Khambatta, Group Chairman of Rasna Private Limited; Baba N. Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge Limited; Rahul Awasthi, Global Head of Operations at Sun Pharmaceuticals; and Neeraj Akhoury, CEO of ACC Limited.
The diplomatic delegation for GIS-2025 will be headed by consul generals from Germany, Japan, Switzerland, and Malaysia. Senior representatives from the United Kingdom, Poland, the Netherlands, and Canada are also expected to attend.
Additionally, ambassadors from Nepal, Morocco, Zimbabwe, Angola, and Burkina Faso, along with high commissioners from Rwanda, Seychelles, Jamaica, Lesotho, and Uganda, have confirmed their attendance.
The World Bank is set to play a vital role at GIS-2025, with Country Director Auguste Tano Kouame leading a team of senior specialists focusing on infrastructure and digital transformation. The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) will also be present, represented by Deputy Executive Director Dushyant Thakor.
Several global trade and investment promotion organizations have confirmed their participation, indicating strong international interest in Madhya Pradesh. These include the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), led by Director General Hiroyuki Kitamura; German Trade & Invest, represented by Director Seema Bharadwaj; as well as prominent agencies from Italy, Canada, Australia (Austrade), and Malaysia (Matrade).
To attract investments, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav organized Regional Industry Conclaves across various divisions in Madhya Pradesh and held interactive sessions in major Indian cities. He also conducted international investment roadshows in the UK, Germany, and Japan. These initiatives have laid a solid foundation for regional industries and successfully attracted global companies to consider investment opportunities in the state.
The GIS-2025 summit is anticipated to significantly boost economic growth in Madhya Pradesh by facilitating key investments and establishing partnerships with international players. With the participation of leading industrialists, diplomatic representatives, and global trade organizations, the event is expected to solidify Madhya Pradesh’s position as a prominent investment hub in India.
