Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma to Address ‘Advantage Assam 2.0’ Roadshow in Mumbai , Meets Leading Industrialists

Mumbai: The Government of Assam, in collaboration with FICCI as the Industry Partner, is set to host an exclusive Roadshow in Mumbai on January 6, 2025, as a precursor to the Advantage Assam 2.0 – Investment & Infrastructure Summit 2025, which will take place on February 25-26, 2025, in Guwahati. Led by the Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Roadshow will showcase Assam’s remarkable economic growth, including its impressive 19.1% GSDP growth in FY 2024, and highlight its emergence as a leading destination for investment and infrastructure development in India. Dr. Sarma will also engage in discussions with prominent industrialists and business leaders from major conglomerates such as the Tata Group, Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra Group, and Adani Airports. Additionally, leaders from organizations like Sun Pharma, HDFC Bank, HUL, Luxmi Tea, Welspun Group, Tata Trusts, DMART, Piramal Group and others will explore avenues for strategic investments in Assam. Meanwhile the high powered delegation from Government of Assam led by Hon’ble Chief Minister, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma interacted with representatives from Tata Group including Mr. Sunil Dsouza, CEO, Tata Consumer, Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO, Tata Power, Dr. Randhir Thakur, CEO, Tata Electronics, Ms. Suma Venkatesh, EVP, IHCL, Ms. Sucharita Choudhury, Sr. VP, Tata Sons and Mr. Rajamayyoor Sharma, Principal, TSMG.They discussed various ways to stimulate Assam’s economy in infrastructure, green energy, tea, electronics, semiconductors, skilling initiatives etc.This was followed by meeting with Mr. Aalok Shanghvi, Executive Director and Mr. Rahul Awasthi, Global Head of Operations from Sun Pharma. Assam offers significant opportunities across key sectors such as electronics and semiconductors, aerospace and defense manufacturing, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, food processing, hydrocarbons, and more. The state’s pro-investment policies, strategic geographic location, and robust infrastructure make it an attractive destination for businesses looking to expand. Speaking about the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma stated, “Assam is poised to become a major contributor to India’s economic growth story. Our state’s consistent efforts in creating a conducive business environment and our strategic focus on emerging sectors have started to bear fruit. The Advantage Assam 2.0 Roadshow in Mumbai is a step forward in engaging with industry leaders and inviting them to join us in our journey of economic transformation.” The Mumbai Roadshow will also include one-to-one interactions with senior officials from the Government of Assam, who will address investor queries and provide insights into the state’s transformative development agenda. This is an extraordinary opportunity for industry stakeholders, investors, and media professionals to witness Assam’s dynamic investment ecosystem and its vision to double its GSDP to $143 billion by FY 2029-30.