Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday met a high-level delegation from Sweden, led by IKEA India CEO Patrik Antoni, at Sant Kabir Kutir here in Chandigarh. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between Haryana and IKEA and exploring future investment opportunities in the state.
IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings company, considers India one of its most important growth markets and represents a unique example of the company’s full value-chain presence.
During the meeting, Patrik Antoni sincerely thanked the Chief Minister for the Haryana government’s consistent support in the timely execution of construction activities and other processes related to IKEA’s projects in the state.
He also appreciated the prompt assistance extended by the Chief Minister’s Office, the Department of Foreign Cooperation, and other concerned departments in expediting approvals and addressing the company’s requirements.
Antoni conveyed IKEA’s keen interest in expanding its presence in Haryana and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to investing in new projects in the state. He said Haryana’s progressive policies, industry-friendly ecosystem and proactive governance have created a conducive environment for global companies to invest and grow.
Welcoming IKEA’s continued interest in Haryana, Chief Minister Saini reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to providing a seamless and investor-friendly business environment. He directed officials of the Chief Minister’s Office to extend all possible support to IKEA for the successful implementation of its ongoing projects and future expansion plans.
During the interaction, Antoni invited the Chief Minister to inaugurate IKEA’s Gurugram store upon its completion next year. The Chief Minister appreciated IKEA’s commitment to Haryana and expressed confidence that the project would further strengthen the state’s position as a preferred investment destination for global companies. He noted that the foundation stone of the store had been laid by former Haryana Chief Minister and Union Minister Manohar Lal.
IKEA is already driving investments of approximately ₹3,500 crore in Haryana through its landmark Gurugram project, which is expected to generate more than 10,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities.
Spread over nearly 10 acres, the project will be one of IKEA’s flagship investments in India, bringing together retail, office spaces and community-focused experiences at a single destination. The Haryana Government is also working closely with the company to ensure the availability of a skilled workforce through its robust skill development ecosystem, enabling local youth to benefit from the employment opportunities created by the project.
The Department of Foreign Cooperation serves as the nodal department for Haryana’s international engagement, facilitating global partnerships, strengthening diplomatic outreach and extending assistance to the Haryanvi diaspora. Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Rajesh Khullar, Advisor to the Chief Minister (Foreign Cooperation Department) Pawan Kumar Choudhary, and other dignitaries were present at the meeting.