The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Summit 2025, held in Davos, Switzerland, served as a hub for global discussions on economic growth, sustainability, and innovation. This year’s event, conducted from January 15 to 20, attracted a stellar lineup of global leaders, industry giants, and policymakers. Among them were prominent Indian representatives, including top government officials and influential business leaders. For India, the World Economic Forum proved to be a catalyst for forging strategic partnerships and securing substantial investments.
The Davos 2025 summit marked a significant milestone for India as the country managed to secure investments across various sectors. Maharashtra emerged as the frontrunner, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, and other states. India received investment proposals worth more than 20 INR Lakh-Crore, with major commitments in renewable energy, infrastructure, and technology.
Maharashtra: Leading the Investments
At the World Economic Forum, the Maharashtra Government secured significant investments through the signing of 61 MoUs totaling 15.70 INR Lakh-Crore. These agreements are anticipated to generate approximately 16 lakh jobs across the state.
Reliance Industries Ltd: In a landmark agreement, Reliance Industries Ltd has committed an investment of 3,05,000 INR-Crore across multiple sectors in Maharashtra. This partnership is set to create 3,00,000 jobs. It will focus on key areas such as petrochemicals, polyester, renewable energy, bioenergy, green hydrogen, green chemicals, industrial area development, retail, data centers, telecommunication, hospitality, and real estate.
JSW Group: The Group announced an investment of 3 Trillion INR-Crore (approximately 34.67 USD-Billion) to expand its presence in the electric vehicles, batteries, steel, and green energy sectors. This includes establishing facilities for electric vehicles and lithium-ion battery production, steel manufacturing expansion, and renewable energy projects.
Brookfield: One of the world’s largest alternative investment management companies, Brookfield, will invest 1,03,200 INR-Crore in Maharashtra’s infrastructure sector. An MoU was signed with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for this purpose.
Amazon Web Services (AWS): AWS has committed 71,795 INR-Crore to establish a data center in the state, reinforcing Maharashtra’s position as a data hub in India.
Hiranandani Group: The real estate giant plans to invest 51,600 INR-Crore in the infrastructure sector.
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Other Notable Investments: Companies such as Blackstone, Temasek Capital, K Raheja Corp, and Japan’s Sumitomo Realty & Development have each proposed investments of 43,000 INR-Crore in various sectors within the state.
Mid-Scale Investments (5,000 INR-Crore – 20,000 INR-Crore)
- Hyundai Motors announced 12,000 INR-Crore for an EV and hydrogen vehicle plant.
- Microsoft plans to establish a 10,500 INR-Crore AI and cloud computing center.
- JSW Steel is expanding with an 8,000 INR-Crore investment in sustainable steel production.
- Siemens is committing 7,500 INR-Crore for smart manufacturing and automation technologies.
Investments Below 5,000 INR-Crore
Apart from these, Maharashtra also attracted numerous smaller investments during the World Economic Forum. These include 3,500 INR-Crore from Mahindra & Mahindra for EV production, 2,800 INR-Crore from Bosch for automotive R&D, and 1,500 INR-Crore from Hitachi for railway infrastructure upgrades.
Telangana Investments
During the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Telangana secured 20 MoUs with investments totaling 1,78,950 INR-Crore. These agreements are expected to create approximately 50,000 employment opportunities across various sectors. The state’s proactive approach towards sustainable growth and advanced infrastructure is evident in the high-value commitments from both domestic and international companies.
Major Investments:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): AWS has pledged to invest a massive 60,000 INR-Crore to establish data centers in Telangana. These will further solidify the state as a key player in India’s digital infrastructure.
- Sun Petrochemicals: A significant agreement was signed for pumped storage projects in Telangana, with an investment of 45,500 INR-Crore. This project will span across the districts of Nagarkurnool, Mancherial, and Mulugu, marking a major step toward enhancing the state’s renewable energy capacity.
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Mid-Scale Investments (INR 7,000 – INR 15,000 Crore):
- Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL): MEIL has committed 15,000 INR-Crore across various projects, including a 2160 MW pumped storage project, a 1,000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and a luxury wellness resort at Ananthagiri. These ventures are set to boost renewable energy infrastructure and create over 3,000 jobs.
- Tillman Global Holdings: The US-based company is investing 15,000 INR-Crore to set up a state-of-the-art data center in Hyderabad. It will reinforce Telangana’s position as a major hub for data infrastructure.
- CtrlS Datacenters Ltd: With an investment of 10,000 INR-Crore, CtrlS will establish an AI-powered data center cluster. It is anticipated to generate 3,600 direct and indirect jobs in the region.
- Akshat Greentech Pvt Ltd: The company is investing 7,000 INR-Crore to establish a manufacturing facility for solar cells and modules in Hyderabad, which will create more than 2,500 direct jobs.
- Ursa Clusters: The US-based data center company is investing 5,000 INR-Crore to develop a 100 MW AI-powered data center hub in Hyderabad.
- Blackstone Lumina & JCK Infra: They have committed 4,500 INR-Crore to build a 150 MW data center facility in Hyderabad.
Other Notable Investments:
- JSW Defence: JSW will invest 800 INR-Crore to establish a drone production plant in Telangana.
- Skyroot Aerospace: The company is setting up an integrated rocket manufacturing facility with an investment of 500 INR-Crore.
- Agility Logistics: This company plans to create an Agri-Tech Hub with an investment of 400 INR-Crore to support sustainable initiatives for farmers.
- Phoenix: The company will invest 250 INR-Crore, with the project details yet to be specified.
Uttar Pradesh Investments
Uttar Pradesh secured a total of 9 MoUs, attracting significant investments totaling 39,400 INR-Crore. These agreements are expected to foster growth and job creation across various sectors in the state.
AirIndia Express: In a landmark investment, AirIndia Express has committed to establishing an aviation and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hub near Jewar Airport. With an investment of 20,000 INR-Crore, this development will create a comprehensive infrastructure for the aviation industry. It will further provide cutting-edge facilities for the maintenance and repair of aircraft.
Am Greens: A prominent name in the green energy sector, has pledged an investment of 6,000 INR-Crore. The company plans to set up a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) manufacturing plant in Shahjahanpur. This state-of-the-art facility will focus on producing SAF, a crucial component for reducing the carbon footprint of aviation, one of the world’s most energy-intensive industries. The SAF plant will contribute to India’s transition towards a more sustainable aviation ecosystem, in line with global commitments to combat climate change.
LoftusLane, a global leader in digital infrastructure, has committed 6,000 INR-Crore to establish hyperscale data centers across Uttar Pradesh. This investment is part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in the rapidly growing Indian digital economy. The data centers will foster significant economic growth, enhance digital transformation, and generate thousands of high-skill jobs, especially in IT, engineering, and cybersecurity sectors.
Other Notable Investments:
- Lord Marks Industries: Planning to set up a 300MW solar power plant with an investment of 1,200 INR-Crore.
- Coca-Cola: Coca-Cola has agreed to invest 2,500 INR-Crore for setting up two bottling plants through Moon Beverages and SLMG Beverages.
- Heineken: Heineken will set up a distillery plant worth 1,500 INR-Crore in Unnao.
- Sify Technologies: Sify Technologies will establish an AI Hub at CG City in Lucknow with an investment of 1,000 INR-Crore. Additionally, they are exploring opportunities to establish a Hyperscale Data Centre over 150-200 Acres of land.
- Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev): Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the makers of Budweiser beer, will invest 1,000 INR-Crore to establish a new manufacturing plant.
- Bisleri International: Bisleri International will set up a bottling plant worth 200 INR-Crore in Barabanki.
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Conclusion
In addition to Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana, several other states also attracted substantial investments during the World Economic Forum 2025. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu‘s four-day visit to Davos focused on creating a ‘Brand AP‘ image. The CM further emphasized on establishing a network to attract massive investments. Kerala’s Industries Minister P Rajeeve held more than 30 one-on-one meetings at the Invest Kerala Pavilion. The state, during the World Economic Forum, also emphasized its transformation into an industrial hub driven by progressive government policies.
The World Economic Forum serves as a key platform for global collaboration, and these agreements further solidify India’s position as a leader in sustainability, innovation, and industrial development. As these investments materialize, the country is poised to propel its journey toward becoming a 5 USD-Trillion economy.
Disclaimer: The insights in this article is based on extensive research conducted by the Biltrax Research team. For more details or specific queries regarding these investments, please contact Sanika Chitale (Senior Associate – Research), at research@biltrax.com.
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