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Uttar Pradesh Secures Over 50,000 Crore in Investment Proposals at Bengaluru Roadshow
In a whirlwind two‑day roadshow in Bengaluru, Uttar Pradesh’s investment appetite turned into a gold rush. On 24‑25 June 2026, the state’s Global Growth Dialogue 2026 drew more than 15 companies to a series of industry meetings that yielded proposals totaling over ₹50,000 crore.
The event, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saw signatories agree to memoranda of understanding for government‑concessionary clusters (GCCs) and industrial parks. While the proposals have not yet been finalized into binding agreements, the government said it will work closely with the signatories to turn the commitments into operational projects and integrate them into its land‑bank and industrial‑cluster plans.
CM Adityanath used the occasion to highlight the stability and safety that the state’s “double‑engine government” has delivered over the past nine years. He argued that the combination of sector‑specific policies, a 75,000‑acre land bank, and a network of 27 sites for industrial and logistics clusters has helped transform Uttar Pradesh from a “Bimaru” (ailing) category to a revenue‑surplus state.
The roadshow also underscored Uttar Pradesh’s impressive infrastructure assets. The state operates India’s longest expressway, the 594‑km Ganga Expressway, and runs five international airports and 11 domestic airports. It hosts two Indian Institutes of Technology, an Indian Institute of Management in Lucknow, five agriculture universities, 89 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), and three technical universities. According to government data, agricultural growth has risen to 18 % from 8 % in earlier years, and the number of large factories has increased from 14,000 to 33,000.
A highlight of the meetings was a one‑on‑one between CM Adityanath and Google Cloud CTO Tarun Pant. The discussion focused on artificial‑intelligence and technology‑based solutions for farmers, youth, MSMEs, and ordinary citizens. Google pledged to advance development goals in partnership with the state, exploring ways to enhance government services through digital technology.
Other investors present included Westbridge Capital managing partner Sandeep Singhal, Accel Partners’ Prashant Prakash, InMobi founder Piyush Shah, Yulu founder Amit Gupta, NVIDIA South Asia managing director Vishal Dhupar, representatives of SarvamAI, and senior officials from Blackstone. The 15 companies that signed MoUs are expected to invest across electronics manufacturing, logistics, and clean energy.
The proposals form part of Uttar Pradesh’s broader strategy to position the state as a preferred investment destination. By combining policy support, land availability, and infrastructure development, the government aims to attract both domestic and foreign capital. The state’s investment promotion agency, Invest UP, is responsible for facilitating the implementation of these projects.
As of the release on 25 June 2026, the proposals remain in the planning phase. The state will continue to work with signatories to convert the commitments into operational projects, monitor progress, and integrate the developments into its land‑bank and industrial‑cluster plans. The outcome of the roadshow is expected to influence Uttar Pradesh’s investment trajectory for the next few years.
The event, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saw signatories agree to memoranda of understanding for government‑concessionary clusters (GCCs) and industrial parks. While the proposals have not yet been finalized into binding agreements, the government said it will work closely with the signatories to turn the commitments into operational projects and integrate them into its land‑bank and industrial‑cluster plans.
CM Adityanath used the occasion to highlight the stability and safety that the state’s “double‑engine government” has delivered over the past nine years. He argued that the combination of sector‑specific policies, a 75,000‑acre land bank, and a network of 27 sites for industrial and logistics clusters has helped transform Uttar Pradesh from a “Bimaru” (ailing) category to a revenue‑surplus state.
The roadshow also underscored Uttar Pradesh’s impressive infrastructure assets. The state operates India’s longest expressway, the 594‑km Ganga Expressway, and runs five international airports and 11 domestic airports. It hosts two Indian Institutes of Technology, an Indian Institute of Management in Lucknow, five agriculture universities, 89 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), and three technical universities. According to government data, agricultural growth has risen to 18 % from 8 % in earlier years, and the number of large factories has increased from 14,000 to 33,000.
A highlight of the meetings was a one‑on‑one between CM Adityanath and Google Cloud CTO Tarun Pant. The discussion focused on artificial‑intelligence and technology‑based solutions for farmers, youth, MSMEs, and ordinary citizens. Google pledged to advance development goals in partnership with the state, exploring ways to enhance government services through digital technology.
Other investors present included Westbridge Capital managing partner Sandeep Singhal, Accel Partners’ Prashant Prakash, InMobi founder Piyush Shah, Yulu founder Amit Gupta, NVIDIA South Asia managing director Vishal Dhupar, representatives of SarvamAI, and senior officials from Blackstone. The 15 companies that signed MoUs are expected to invest across electronics manufacturing, logistics, and clean energy.
The proposals form part of Uttar Pradesh’s broader strategy to position the state as a preferred investment destination. By combining policy support, land availability, and infrastructure development, the government aims to attract both domestic and foreign capital. The state’s investment promotion agency, Invest UP, is responsible for facilitating the implementation of these projects.
As of the release on 25 June 2026, the proposals remain in the planning phase. The state will continue to work with signatories to convert the commitments into operational projects, monitor progress, and integrate the developments into its land‑bank and industrial‑cluster plans. The outcome of the roadshow is expected to influence Uttar Pradesh’s investment trajectory for the next few years.
