Mohali: The three-day Progressive Punjab Investor Summit 2026 kicked off with a bang as industrial leaders pledged ₹10,000 crore in investments on the very first day. The summit aims to promote business, attract domestic and foreign investment, and boost Punjab’s industrial growth.
Addressing the investors and entrepreneurs, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said the Punjab government is committed to providing all possible support to industries to compete with global markets, including China. He highlighted that in just four years, Punjab has attracted ₹1.50 lakh crore in investments due to its business-friendly policies.
Punjab CM Emphasizes Industrial Growth and Investment Opportunities
In his address, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “It is a proud moment that on the very first day of the summit, Punjab has secured investments exceeding ₹10,000 crore.”
Leading industrial groups such as H.M.E.L., Tata Steel, JSW, Trident Group, Hero Industries, and other entrepreneurs announced plans to expand existing operations and launch new projects in the state.
CM Mann added that Punjabis are resilient and entrepreneurial, with a strong global presence. Since 2022, Punjab has seen substantial growth in electricity, healthcare, real estate, infrastructure, and education. The state now operates functional airports in Mohali, Halwara, Amritsar, Bathinda, Pathankot, and Adampur, and is rapidly developing road infrastructure.
He urged industries to invest, create jobs, and contribute to Punjab’s vision of a progressive and prosperous state, while the government works to connect skill development programs to industry needs for building a skilled workforce.
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Local Entrepreneurial Success Stories
CM Mann highlighted the success of Punjab-based businesses such as Sonalika, Preet Tractor, Duke, Monte Carlo, and others as inspiring examples of local entrepreneurship.
He reiterated that Punjab welcomes all investors with flexible policies tailored to meet industry requirements, emphasizing that the summit is not just about signing agreements but sharing knowledge, ideas, and learning from each other.
Focus on Innovation, Technology, and World-Class Infrastructure
The Chief Minister underlined that world-class infrastructure, strong connectivity, leading educational institutions, and supportive government policies make Punjab one of the most preferred investment destinations globally.
He also thanked industrialists for being part of Punjab’s development journey and said, “Entrepreneurship runs in Punjabis’ blood; even on the moon, the first ‘Punjabi dhaba’ would open!”
Recognition for Punjab’s Business Environment
CM Mann noted that Punjab ranks among the top-performing states in India’s ‘Ease of Doing Business’ rankings, and the state’s single-window investment promotion agency ‘Invest Punjab’ has been recognized as a top-performing investment facilitation agency by the Government of India.
The summit reinforces Punjab’s commitment to becoming a leading industrial and export hub, attracting investments that will generate jobs, enhance economic growth, and strengthen the state’s global business presence.
