As many as 200 companies from Indian’s high-growth sectors like energy, infrastructure, semiconductors, textiles, IT-ITeS, and electronics have explored investment opportunities in Assam at an Investors’ Roadshow held here recently. The event was organised as precursor to the two-day “Advantage Assam 2.0: Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025” to be held in Guwahari on February 25-26.
During the road show, Assam’s minister for health & family welfare and irrigation Ashok Singhal highlighted the diverse opportunities offered by the state for investments and partnerships across industries. Assam’s strategic location as India’s gateway to South and Southeast Asia, with the ability to reach 30% of the global population within a 3-4 hour flight, was showcased. The state has been witnessing an impressive GSDP growth trajectory in recent years, from $29 billion in 2013-14 to $68.7 billion in 2023-24, and projected $85.8 billion in the current financial year, the minister noted.
Many marquee projects were spotlighted, including India’s first International Multi-Modal Logistics Park in Jogighopa under the Bharatmala programme, the Dhubri-Phulbari bridge reducing Bhutan-Bangladesh travel time, Tata OSAT’s Rs 27,000 crore semiconductor project and elevated corridors in Kaziranga National Park.
Apollo Hospitals, Aster Hospitals, Manipal Group, Aequs Infra, Kisan Kraft and Shahi Exports, held discussions with the state government on the investment possibilities.
Additionally, the minister emphasized Assam’s forward-looking policies in green energy and emerging technologies, including initiatives in Green Hydrogen and Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM). Sectors like aerospace, defense, food processing and IT were presented as key areas for investment, along with the state’s commitment to sustainable tourism, backed by its natural heritage, seven national parks and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites.