Guwahati: The Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 has concluded with investment commitments worth Rs 4.91 lakh crore, marking a significant milestone in Assam’s industrial and economic development. The summit, held in Guwahati, saw participation from top business leaders, policymakers, and investors, reinforcing the state’s position as an emerging investment destination.
Announcing the record investment figures, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the enthusiasm from both domestic and international investors. He stated that the overwhelming response reflects Assam’s growing appeal as a strategic investment hub and emphasised that the challenge now is to ensure these MoUs materialise into real projects that drive economic growth. The summit focused on attracting investments in key sectors, including petrochemicals, renewable energy, tourism, healthcare, logistics, and information technology. Plans to expand refining and processing capacities, develop solar, hydro, and bio-energy projects, strengthen Assam’s position as an eco-tourism hub, boost healthcare infrastructure, enhance transport networks, and position the state as a centre for digital innovation were among the major discussions.
The Assam government has introduced several pro-business reforms to encourage industrial growth, including fast-tracked clearances, ease of doing business measures, tax incentives, and infrastructure upgrades. The state is also focusing on initiatives such as the Assam Startup Policy and the development of logistics parks to further improve the investment climate. These measures are expected to create a favourable environment for investors and accelerate economic transformation.
With Advantage Assam 2.0 setting new benchmarks, the state is poised for significant industrial expansion. The investments are expected to generate employment across multiple sectors, boost trade and exports, and strengthen Assam’s connectivity with Southeast Asia under the Act East Policy. The government has assured investors of full support in project execution, ensuring that the commitments made during the summit translate into long-term economic growth. With a combination of infrastructure development, policy incentives, and strong investor confidence, Assam is now on track to emerge as a key contributor to India’s economic progress.
BI Bureau
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