India’s strong performance in the World Economic Forum meeting, received investment commitment of Rs 20 lakh crore

The five-day annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) concluded on Friday. During this, India was successful in securing investment commitments of more than Rs 20 lakh crore from global entrepreneurs, with Maharashtra alone accounting for nearly 80 per cent. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav led the largest ever Indian delegation to the meeting, including five Union Ministers and Chief Ministers of three states. Vaishnav said that trust and talent are the biggest factors attracting the world to India. For the first time, all state and central government departments shared space in two India pavilions at the Davos meeting. Apart from this, for the first time, state and union ministers addressed a joint press conference.

Ministers from nearly half a dozen parties presented a unified ‘Team India’ face. “We are in Davos at a very crucial juncture in our global geo-political and geo-economic scenario. Despite all the disruptions and all the issues facing the world, India has emerged as a highly credible country and has a vibrant democracy,” Vaishnaw said. “We have clearly shown the world that under all circumstances, this is the country that believes in peace, growth for all and inclusive development,” he said.

Maharashtra gets Rs 15.70 lakh crore commitment

The Maharashtra delegation, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, signed a total of 61 MoUs worth Rs 15.70 lakh crore during the Davos summit that could generate 16 lakh jobs. The delegation, led by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, secured 20 MoUs worth Rs 1.79 lakh crore, focusing on data centres, green energy and cutting-edge technologies, which are expected to generate about 50,000 jobs. Kerala emphasised its transformation into an industrial hub driven by progressive government policies. Kerala’s Industry Minister P Rajeev held over 30 meetings and showcased the state’s investment potential in various sectors.

Uttar Pradesh also got investment

Uttar Pradesh also showcased its aspirational vision of becoming a trillion-dollar economy and secured investment commitments worth several thousand crores of rupees. Union Minister Chirag Paswan said global beverage giant AB InBev has announced an investment of $250 million in India’s beverage sector across various states. Unilever, which operates in India as Hindustan Unilever, announced plans to set up two new manufacturing units in Telangana. Many other global companies explored the possibility of partnerships with Indian companies, represented by more than 100 chief executive officers (CEOs) and other top leaders from India. The next annual meeting of the WEF will be held in Davos on January 19-23, 2026.

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