Karnataka is preparing to secure investment commitments worth around ₹10 lakh crore at the upcoming Invest Karnataka 2025 Global Investors Meet (GIM 2025), which will be held from February 11-14 in Bengaluru. This biennial event is designed to highlight the state’s industrial potential and position it as a premier investment hub globally, said M B Patil, Karnataka’s Minister for Large and Medium Industries.
Patil expressed high expectations for the meet, noting that about 70% of the expected investments would materialize into real projects. Reflecting on the summit’s theme, “Re-Imagining Growth,” Patil emphasized the need for growth that is tech-driven, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable, especially amid current global challenges like geopolitical conflicts, economic shifts, and technological advancements.
Highlighting key sectors such as Electric Vehicles (EVs), green hydrogen, AI, and clean mobility, Patil noted that fossil fuels would be phased out, requiring industries to adapt to these transitions. The meet will feature significant discussions, including business sessions on February 12 and 13, covering topics like semiconductor innovation. A special awards ceremony will honor industries contributing to the state’s progress.
The event will also introduce Karnataka’s new industrial policy, offering flexible incentives tailored to investor needs, including additional benefits for women’s employment and green manufacturing initiatives. A cutting-edge, Microsoft-developed single-window portal will further streamline the approval process, significantly improving ease of doing business in the state.
Read also: