Kerala Secures ₹1.53 Trillion in Investment Proposals at Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025
Kerala has received investment proposals worth ₹1.53 trillion from 374 companies during the two-day Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025 (IKGS), held on February 21-22. The largest commitment of ₹30,000 crore came from the Adani Group, highlighting the state’s growing appeal as an investment destination.
State Industries Minister P. Rajeeve stated that 24 information technology companies have expressed interest in expanding operations in Kerala, with an additional investment of nearly ₹8,500 crore. This expansion is expected to generate 60,000 new jobs. Additionally, 66 companies have submitted Expressions of Interest (EoIs) for investments exceeding ₹500 crore.
Calling IKGS 2025 a “new beginning,” Rajeeve emphasized that the summit has strengthened investor confidence in the state’s potential. Other significant investment commitments included:
- Hi Lite Group – ₹10,000 crore
- Tofl Pathanamthitta Infra – ₹5,000 crore
- Lulu Group – ₹5,000 crore
- Monarch Surveyors & Engineering Consultants – ₹5,000 crore
- Sri Avantika International – ₹4,300 crore
- Bharat Petroleum Corporation – ₹900 crore
To ensure the effective realization of investments, the government plans to constitute a special committee to frame new guidelines for plantation land utilization. Additionally, a minister-level committee will be set up to grant exemptions from land regulations.
IKGS 2025 attracted around 3,000 global industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors from 26 countries. The event featured country-focused sessions exploring investment opportunities from Germany, Vietnam, Norway, UAE, France, and Malaysia. Ambassadors from various nations were also in attendance.
The summit comprised 30 special sessions and an engaging exhibition showcasing over 100 enterprises. It highlighted Kerala’s industrial success stories, public sector enterprises, and traditional handicrafts, reinforcing the state’s commitment to economic growth and innovation.