The Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 concluded with investment commitments totaling ₹4.91 lakh crore, announced by major conglomerates such as Reliance, Adani, Vedanta, and Tata Group, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Chief Secretary Ravi Kota confirmed that the state government signed 270 agreements worth ₹2.75 lakh crore with various companies, marking a major milestone in Assam’s industrial growth.

The summit witnessed a surge of investment proposals, with the state government receiving ₹6-7 lakh crore worth of proposals. However, Sarma emphasised that only actionable investments for the next three to four years were approved after due scrutiny. He termed the event a “defining moment” for Assam, underscoring the state’s focus on quality over quantity in investment decisions.

Strategic Sectors Driving Growth

Hydrocarbon, mining, and new energy sectors attracted the highest investments, followed by agriculture and horticulture. Assam, which has historically been a dependent state, is now on a path to becoming a contributory economy, leveraging its rich natural resources and industrial potential.

Highlighting Assam’s economic transformation, Sarma pointed out that before Independence, the state’s per capita income was 4% higher than the national average. However, Partition disrupted trade links, increasing travel time for goods from eight hours to 48 hours. Subsequent decades of agitation and insurgency further slowed progress.

The turning point came in 2014, Sarma said, when economic and infrastructural policies under the Narendra Modi-led government provided renewed momentum to Assam’s development. As a result, Assam recorded an impressive 19% growth rate in 2023, while the crime rate dropped by 66%, creating a stable and business-friendly environment.

Major Projects and Investment Announcements

Tata’s semiconductor unit and NRL’s bio-refinery facility are among the landmark projects driving the state’s industrial expansion. Sarma also highlighted Assam’s potential to become India’s “concert capital”, leveraging its rich cultural landscape and growing hospitality sector.

Medical tourism is emerging as another high-growth sector, with Assam positioning itself as a key healthcare hub in the region. The state government is actively promoting investment opportunities in this field, attracting both domestic and international players.

High-Profile Participation & Global Interest

According to Chief Secretary Kota, the total investment figure includes ₹1.25 lakh crore from top industry leaders and ₹78,000 crore in government infrastructure investments. At the district level, an additional 1,921 agreements worth ₹5,851 crore were signed, further strengthening Assam’s grassroots economic development.

The summit drew 67 heads of missions, 76 participating countries, 12 bilateral agencies, and nine partner nations, highlighting Assam’s growing prominence on the global investment map. Over 14,500 attendees, including 200 international delegates, 2,100 business leaders from across India, and six Union ministers, participated in the two-day event, which featured 121 speakers.

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With massive investment commitments and strategic economic initiatives, Assam is rapidly emerging as a key player in India’s industrial and energy landscape, paving the way for a sustainable and prosperous future.

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