Chhattisgarh secured investment proposals worth ₹9,580 crore during the Investors Connect programme held in Hyderabad, drawing interest from leading companies across sectors such as data centres, semiconductors and GPU infrastructure, solar energy equipment manufacturing, textiles, pharmaceuticals, cement, and dairy processing. The seven investment proposals are expected to create nearly 7,800 direct employment opportunities, reflecting the growing appeal of the state as an emerging industrial and technology destination.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai presented invitation letters to prospective investors, reinforcing the state government’s commitment to attracting large-scale investments and strengthening Chhattisgarh’s position as a preferred destination for advanced manufacturing and technology-driven industries.
The event was attended by Commerce and Industries Minister Lakhan Lal Dewangan, senior government officials, industry leaders, and business representatives from across southern India. Among the proposed investments, Hypernext Data Center Limited announced plans to invest ₹4,200 crore in establishing a state-of-the-art data centre facility in Chhattisgarh. The project is expected to create around 250 jobs while supporting the growing digital infrastructure requirements of businesses and institutions.
Feegrade and Company Private Limited submitted an investment proposal of ₹2,912 crore for a cement manufacturing project. The initiative is expected to generate employment for nearly 4,000 people while contributing to infrastructure development and industrial growth.
Nivai Labs Private Limited proposed an investment of ₹1,000 crore in semiconductor and GPU infrastructure. The project is expected to strengthen the state’s presence in high-technology industries and create approximately 200 jobs. SG Mart Limited has outlined plans to invest ₹700 crore in solar energy equipment manufacturing. The facility, focused on solar structure components, is expected to create around 450 employment opportunities and support the renewable energy sector. In the textile segment, Shri Saravana Mills Private Limited proposed an investment of ₹528 crore. The project is expected to generate around 2,500 jobs and contribute significantly to employment generation, particularly in labour-intensive manufacturing.
Kabra Drugs has proposed an investment of ₹200 crore in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with the project expected to create approximately 250 jobs. Dinshaw’s Dairy Foods Private Limited has announced plans to invest ₹40 crore in milk processing and value-added dairy products, creating around 150 employment opportunities while supporting the dairy value chain.
Addressing investors, Chief Minister Sai highlighted Chhattisgarh’s efficient approval mechanisms, robust infrastructure, investor-friendly policies, and streamlined single-window clearance system. He invited companies from Hyderabad, particularly those operating in information technology, pharmaceuticals, and logistics, to explore opportunities in the state.Drawing parallels with Hyderabad’s transformation into a global technology hub, Sai said Chhattisgarh is pursuing a similar growth trajectory and is already witnessing positive momentum across manufacturing, services, and technology sectors.
He noted that the state government has undertaken investor outreach initiatives in major Indian cities as well as international markets such as Japan and South Korea. These efforts have resulted in investment proposals exceeding ₹8 lakh crore. Highlighting the state’s industrial strengths, the Chief Minister said Chhattisgarh is rapidly emerging as a major centre for green steel production and energy generation, with investment commitments worth approximately ₹3.5 lakh crore already received in the energy sector.
During the Hyderabad visit, the Chief Minister and the state delegation also held discussions with senior executives from leading companies including Google India, IBM, Polycab India, Page Industries, and Delta Electronics to explore investment opportunities, industrial infrastructure development, and potential collaborations in Chhattisgarh.
Senior officials present at the event included Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Subodh Singh, Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel, Commerce and Industries Secretary Rajat Kumar, Investment Commissioner Ritu Sain, CSIDC Managing Director Vishwesh Kumar, CSIDC Chairman Rajeev Agrawal, CII Chhattisgarh Chairman Bajrang Goel, Industries Director Prabhat Malik, and other government representatives.
