Guwahati: Industrialists Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani have pledged investments of Rs 50,000 crore each in Assam over the next five years, marking a major boost for the state’s economic development.
Anil Agarwal, chairman of mining major Vedanta Group, also committed Rs 50,000 crore for Assam and Tripura over the next three years.
Addressing the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Guwahati, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani announced that the company’s investment would span multiple sectors, including airports, aerocities, city gas distribution, power transmission, cement, and road projects.
“Assam is on a path to greatness, and we, at the Adani Group, are honoured to walk this path alongside you. This is our commitment, this is our vision, and this is the promise we make today — to you, to Assam and to the future we will build together,” said Adani.
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, outlined five key areas for collaboration: clean energy, food and non-food industries, bamboo, consumer durable retail, and hotels, alongside support for the silk industry of Sualkuchi.
Vedanta Group’s chairman Anil Agarwal highlighted Assam’s strategic location, pro-investment policies, and expanding infrastructure as crucial factors in driving India's growth.
Underlining Assam’s rise in the technology sector, particularly with the ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging) facility being developed by Tata Electronics at Jagiroad, Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran praised the state's favourable industrial ecosystem. He also assured investments in green energy and mobile chip manufacturing.
Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director of JSW Group, committed to investing in renewable energy and thermal power in the region.
The summit, attended by global investors, policymakers, and industry leaders, served as a platform to unlock Assam’s economic potential through strategic investments in infrastructure, energy, and technology.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged industrialists, investors, and entrepreneurs to explore Assam’s vast investment opportunities across diverse sectors. He assured them that Assam is prepared to be a reliable investment partner, ensuring a rewarding and promising journey for businesses.