The Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 has successfully attracted significant investment commitments totalling a staggering Rs 4.3 lakh crore for the northeastern region of India.
Major Investment Commitments Announced:
The two-day summit drew delegations from over 80 countries, highlighting the Northeast’s growing potential as an economic hub. Several leading Indian industrialists announced substantial investment pledges during the inaugural ceremony:
- Reliance Industries: Chairman Mukesh Ambani committed Rs 75,000 crore over the next five years, focusing on key sectors such as agriculture, telecommunications, digital services, and local enterprise development.
- Adani Group: Chairman Gautam Adani pledged an additional investment of Rs 50,000 crore over the coming decade.
- Vedanta Group: Chairman Anil Agarwal announced investment commitments exceeding Rs 30,000 crore for the region.
These initial commitments alone amount to over Rs 1.55 lakh crore, representing a substantial portion of the total investment interest generated at the summit.
Northeast’s Infrastructure Growth on Display:
The summit also showcased the significant infrastructure advancements in the northeastern region over the past decade:
- National Highways: Expanded from 10,905 kilo meters in 2014 to 16,207 kilo meters in 2024.
- Power Generation: Capacity increased by 694.5 megawatts, with over 10,000 circuit kilo meters of transmission and distribution lines added.
- Aviation Infrastructure: Witnessed substantial growth with 36 major projects completed, doubling the number of airports from nine to 17 between 2014 and 2024.
First of its Kind Investment Summit:
This summit marks the first investment-focused event of this scale organized by the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region since its inception. It featured various interactive sessions, including ministerial sessions, business-to-government interactions, business-to-business meetings, startup showcases, and policy exhibitions from state governments and central ministries.