Maharashtra Is the Powerhouse of India’s Future: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

19 MoUs Worth ₹14.5 Lakh Crore Signed on the First Day

Investments in IT, Data Centres and Green Energy to Create 15 Lakh Jobs
Crossing Last Year’s Milestone, Record-Breaking Confidence in Investments This Year

Davos, Jan 2026 : Proving Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s assertion that Maharashtra is the “Gateway of India” for industry and investment, investment agreements worth a massive ₹14.5 lakh crore were signed on the very first day. Along with these investments, around 15 lakh employment opportunities will be generated in the state.

Through the Industries, Investment and Services Department of the Maharashtra Government, memoranda of understanding were signed this year with representatives of various departments and industries from diverse sectors. These agreements were signed in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Industries Minister Dr. Uday Samant.

The investments span several sectors including green energy, food processing, steel manufacturing, IT-ITeS, data centres, EV-automobile, shipbuilding, and digital infrastructure. These investments will reach Mumbai as well as regions such as Ratnagiri, Palghar, Gadchiroli and Ahilyanagar, boosting industrial growth and generating large-scale employment in these areas.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Industries Minister Dr. Uday Samant, along with a delegation of senior officials from various departments of the Maharashtra Government, are present in Davos for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. From the very first day in Davos, industries from across the globe began expressing strong interest in investing in Maharashtra. With the surge in investment proposals, an atmosphere of enthusiasm was witnessed at the Maharashtra Pavilion.

Earlier, the Maharashtra Pavilion at Davos was inaugurated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in the presence of Industries Minister Dr. Uday Samant. On this occasion, Chief Minister Fadnavis expressed his sentiments, stating that Maharashtra welcomes the world as a trustworthy and long-term partner, fully prepared to seize the future. He added that Maharashtra is calling out to the global industry as the powerhouse of India’s future.

Speaking during discussions held at the time of signing and exchange of the MoUs, Chief Minister Fadnavis said that the state government is always ready to live up to the trust shown by industries and investors in Maharashtra. He assured that follow-up action on all agreements signed will be closely monitored through a dedicated war room. He further stated that care will be taken to ensure entrepreneurs receive all necessary facilities on time and in a high-quality manner.

Observing the positive response from entrepreneurs and investors, the Chief Minister expressed confidence that this year will witness even more investment and employment-related MoUs than the previous year. He particularly highlighted initiatives in Mumbai such as solid waste management and air and water quality regulation, through which a circular economy framework is being developed. He also said that Maharashtra is a state of limitless opportunities. With regard to this, and for the development of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region along with the creation of a Third Mumbai, the Maharashtra Economic Advisory Council has prepared a roadmap. Through these efforts, emphasis is being placed on business growth and the creation of well-paying jobs.

Meanwhile, over the next two days in Davos, further MoUs are expected to be signed with companies in sectors such as AI, quantum computing, digital infrastructure, fintech, logistics and infrastructure, shipbuilding, EVs and non-conventional energy. Negotiations and discussions with representatives of these companies are currently underway.

Under the guidance of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Maharashtra Industry, Trade and Investment Facilitation Cell (MAITRI), established last year as a dedicated institutional mechanism to promote ease of doing business and investment facilitation, has significantly contributed to the increased inflow of investors and industries into Maharashtra this year.

MoUs Signed Are as Follows:

Maharashtra Government – Carlsberg
Sector: Food Processing and Agriculture
Investment: ₹500 crore
Employment: 750

Maharashtra Government – Yoki Green Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Sector: Renewable Energy
Investment: ₹4,000 crore
Employment: 6,000
Location: Palghar / MMR

Maharashtra Government – BFN Forgings
Sector: Steel
Investment: ₹565 crore
Employment: 847
Location: Palghar / MMR

MMRDA – Sumitomo Realty
Investment: Approximately $8 billion
Employment: 80,000

MMRDA – K. Raheja
Investment: Approximately $10 billion
Employment: 1 lakh

MMRDA – Alta Capital / Panchshil
Investment: Approximately $25 billion
Employment: 2.5 lakh

MMRDA – SBG Group
Sector: Logistics
Investment: Approximately $20 billion
Employment: 4.5 lakh

MMRDA – IISM Global
Investment: Approximately $8 billion
Employment: 80,000

MMRDA – JICA
Policy and Strategy Partner

MMRDA – Sembcorp Development Ltd., Singapore
Knowledge Partner for Integrated Industrial Park

MMRDA – Technical University of Munich, Germany
Sustainable Urban Transport Systems

Maharashtra Government – Surjagad Ispat
Sector: Steel
Investment: ₹20,000 crore
Employment: 8,000
Location: Gadchiroli

Maharashtra Government – Lodha Developers
Sector: IT, Data Centres
Investment: ₹1 lakh crore
Employment: 1.5 lakh

Companies that have expressed readiness for further investment and expansion in Maharashtra include Coca-Cola, IKEA and Skoda Auto.

Additionally, Carlsberg CEO Jacob Aarup-Andersen praised Maharashtra’s investment-friendly environment and lauded the state’s industrial policy. He stated that the company is making efforts to bring an IPO to the capital market soon. On this occasion, Chief Minister Fadnavis also held discussions regarding investment prospects with Coca-Cola Senior Vice President Michael Goltzman.

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