Overview
- The Indo‑US Business Summit 2025 in Lucknow was organised with Invest UP and the Indo‑American Chamber of Commerce to court global capital.
- Union minister Jitin Prasada said Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a premier destination for investors and outlined progress toward a $1‑trillion economy.
- Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak cited new expressways, improved law and order and power supply, and the state’s role in the BrahMos‑linked defence corridor.
- Officials promoted single‑window clearances through the Nivesh Mitra portal and flagged opportunities including the planned State Capital Region and an AI focus for Lucknow.
- Industry voices pointed to rising Fortune 500 activity, expanding Global Capability Centres, a growing data‑centre ecosystem and AI‑driven opportunities, while agriculture leaders stressed gains in horticulture and food processing.