Chandigarh: On the second day of the Mumbai Investment Roadshow on Wednesday, the Punjab government continued its investment promotion efforts, emphasizing the creation of jobs for the state’s youth and preparing the ground for the upcoming Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026.
One-to-One Industry Meetings Explore New Opportunities
The Punjab delegation held targeted meetings with major industry players, including Sanathan Textiles and Mahindra Group, discussing potential investments and expansion in textiles, automotive, farm equipment, defence manufacturing, and supply-chain integration. These discussions focused on leveraging Punjab’s skilled workforce, industrial infrastructure, and policy stability to attract capital inflows.
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Roundtable with Private Equity and Financial Institutions
A key highlight of the day was a roundtable with leading private equity firms and financial institutions, including Baring Private Equity India, JM Financial Ltd, Avendus Wealth Management, Neo Wealth & Asset Management, OAKS Asset Management, Alvarez & Marsal, and Think Law. The session focused on financing pathways, growth capital, and structured support to scale Punjab’s MSMEs into globally competitive enterprises.
Punjab Government Showcases Investor-Friendly Policies
The CEO of Invest Punjab presented the state’s reform-driven governance framework, highlighting the FastTrack Punjab single-window system and time-bound approvals. The Administrative Secretary for Investment Promotion underscored Punjab’s commitment to policy certainty and proactive investor facilitation. The session concluded with an interactive open house and networking luncheon, enabling direct engagement between investors and the Punjab delegation.
Strategic Meetings with Key Companies
The delegation also held focused discussions with UAE-based DP World on logistics, rail-linked inland terminals, and multimodal infrastructure to strengthen Punjab’s export competitiveness. Other meetings included Avenue Supermarts, UPL Limited, and the International Institute of Sports Management, covering organised retail, agri-inputs, food systems, and sports education infrastructure.
About Punjab Investment Initiative
Punjab has been actively promoting investments through structured outreach programs and policy reforms, aiming to attract domestic and international investors, generate employment, and enhance the state’s industrial and export capacities ahead of the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026.
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