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Indian States Mount Investor Push in Davos Ahead of WEF Opening

India sends one of its largest delegations, led by NSA Ajit Doval, to synchronize state investment pitches with high-level strategic outreach.

Overview

  • Karnataka’s delegation, led by M B Patil, adopts an execution‑first plan to speed filings, land allotments and approvals, with 45+ meetings slated with firms such as Amazon Web Services, Lenovo and Coca‑Cola.
  • Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu begins a 36‑engagement schedule that includes CEO one‑on‑ones, a UAE government meeting, a CII session on the state’s growth pitch and a Bloomberg keynote on AI.
  • Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrives in Zurich for a five‑day visit to promote the state as a global investment hub, engaging the diaspora ahead of meetings with international industry leaders.
  • Assam’s Himanta Biswa Sarma becomes the first Assamese chief minister to attend WEF, planning 17+ meetings, multiple panels and expected MoUs to court long‑term partnerships for the state.
  • Jharkhand makes its first appearance with Chief Minister Hemant Soren unveiling a pavilion and a ‘Growth in Harmony with Nature’ vision focused on green energy, critical minerals and sustainable manufacturing.