Guwahati, Jan 4: Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, leading a high-powered delegation to Mumbai, met Tata Companies Chairman N. Chandrasekaran today to discuss Assam’s investment potential ahead of the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 summit. Dr Sarma showcased Assam as a growing hub for investors and entrepreneurs, emphasizing its strategic advantages and promising sectors.

The Chief Minister also engaged with senior representatives from the Tata Group, including Sunil D’Souza, CEO of Tata Consumer, Dr Drraveer Sinha, CEO of Tata Power, Dr. Randhir Thakur, CEO of Tata Electronics, Suma Venkatesh, EVP of IHCL, Sucharita Choudhury, Sr. VP of Tata Sons, and Rajamayyoor Sharma, Principal of TSMG. Discussions covered key areas such as green energy, tea, electronics, semiconductors, and infrastructure development.

The meeting is part of a three-day roadshow promoting Advantage Assam 2.0, the state’s flagship Investment and Infrastructure Summit scheduled for February 25-26. Dr Sarma is accompanied by Chief Secretary Dr Ravi Kota, Principal Secretary Dr K.K. Dwivedi, and Industries Secretary Dr Lakshman S.

Highlighting Assam’s economic progress, including an impressive 19.1% GSDP growth in FY 2024, Dr. Sarma invited the Tata Group to participate in the summit and explore strategic investments in Assam. The Chief Minister underscored Assam’s transformation into a leading destination for infrastructure and investment in India, driven by its pro-investment policies, robust infrastructure, and strategic location as a gateway to Southeast Asia.

The delegation also met Sun Pharma executives Aalok Shanghvi, Executive Director, and Rahul Awasthi, Global Head of Operations, to explore potential collaborations in pharmaceuticals and healthcare.

During the Mumbai visit, DrDrarma is scheduled to meet leaders from major conglomerates, including Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra Group, and Adani Airports, as well as representatives from HDFC Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Luxmi Tea, Welspun Group, Tata Trusts, DMart, and Piramal Group. These engagements aim to attract investments across key sectors such as renewable energy, aerospace and defence manufacturing, food processing, hydrocarbons, and skilling initiatives.

The Chief Minister emphasized Assam’s readiness to become a national investment hotspot, citing its conducive business environment, economic reforms, and commitment to infrastructure development.

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