C’garh attracts Rs 6,826 cr investment pledges at Delhi investor roadshows

Chhattisgarh has reinforced its emergence as a rising investment destination after securing commitments worth Rs 6,826 crore at two high level Investor Connect programmes held in Delhi.

The events, focusing on specialty steel and tourism & hospitality, were organised by the state’s Department of Commerce and Industries in collaboration with the Department of Tourism and FICCI as part of a wider national industrial promotion drive.

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Officials said the strong response from industry leaders reflects a notable shift in investor perception, driven by policy certainty, faster clearances and a governance framework increasingly aligned with long-term industrial growth. The roadshows were positioned not merely as promotional platforms but as structured engagements aimed at translating policy intent into on-ground investment.

Among the most significant outcomes was the proposal by APL Apollo Industries Group to invest approximately ₹1,200 crore in new projects in Chhattisgarh.

Chairman Sanjay Gupta, who met Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai during the event, also announced plans to establish a 100-bed charitable hospital in the state, adding a welfare dimension to the industrial commitment. State officials viewed the announcement as an endorsement of Chhattisgarh’s evolving regulatory environment and infrastructure preparedness.

In his address, the Chief Minister said the state is moving decisively towards a balanced development model where investment growth is linked to employment creation and regional inclusion. He underlined that the Industrial Development Policy 2024–30 has created a predictable and responsive ecosystem for investors, encouraging both large-scale industries and high-growth enterprises to consider Chhattisgarh as a long-term base.

The Investor Connect also highlighted the structural advantages of the state in the specialty steel sector, including abundant raw material availability, strong logistics networks, skilled manpower and consistent power supply. Investors expressed interest in alloy steel production, value-added manufacturing and downstream processing. Employment-linked incentives and enhanced capital subsidies for large projects were cited as key policy drivers.

In tourism and hospitality, the state showcased emerging opportunities in eco-tourism, cultural tourism, spiritual circuits and adventure destinations. Officials drew attention to the industry status accorded to tourism under the new policy, the homestay framework and higher incentives for projects in Bastar and Surguja, which they said are reshaping the investment outlook in the sector.

Since the launch of the Industrial Development Policy 2024–30, investment intentions in Chhattisgarh have crossed ₹7.83 lakh crore across manufacturing and service sectors, including metals, engineering, electronics, food processing, logistics and healthcare. Authorities said the immediate focus now lies on accelerating project approvals, strengthening institutional facilitation and ensuring timely implementation of committed projects.