Bengaluru: Bengaluru is buzzing with industrial promise as the Karnataka government, led by Minister MB Patil, showcases a remarkable two-year period of growth and innovation. With 115 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed, attracting a staggering INR 6.57 lakh crore in investments, the state is projected to create over 2.3 lakh jobs.
Minister Patil unveiled the progress report, “Driving the Next Leap,” a comprehensive overview of the Industries and Infrastructure Departments’ successes. Key highlights include the ambitious Industrial Policy 2025-30, aiming to attract INR 7.5 lakh crore in investment and generate 2 million jobs in the next five years, solidifying Karnataka’s position as an investment destination of choice.
The state is also doubling down on sustainability with the new Karnataka Clean Mobility Policy 2025-30, designed to attract INR 50,000 crore in green mobility investments. Further demonstrating its economic prowess, Karnataka currently ranks second in the nation for attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), a testament to the state’s business-friendly environment and forward-thinking policies.
Building a Future-Ready Economy: Minister Patil emphasized a commitment to balanced regional development, incentivizing investments in less developed areas to ensure equitable growth. Innovative projects like the Knowledge, Innovation, and Sustainability-based ‘KWIN City’ and the tech-focused ‘SWIFT City’ are set to transform Karnataka into a hub for future technologies.
Collaboration with Microsoft to launch a single-window international investor platform streamlines processes and enhances investor facilitation. With growing investments in sector-specific industrial parks and major commitments from global giants like Foxconn and Toyota Kirloskar, Karnataka is well on its way to becoming a leading industrial powerhouse, driving economic growth and creating countless opportunities for its citizens.
