In a major boost to the economic development of India’s northeastern states, corporate giants Reliance Industries, Adani Group, and Vedanta Group have announced massive investment commitments in the region.
The announcements were made at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Friday.
The two-day summit aims to project the Northeast as a land of opportunity and attract both global and domestic investors.
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani said the group will invest Rs 75,000 crore in the region over the next five years, in sectors ranging from telecommunications and retail to bioenergy and healthcare. He said the investment is expected to create over 2.5 million direct and indirect jobs.
Ambani noted that Jio’s 5G network already covers 90% of the region’s population and pledged to double its subscriber base this year.
The company will also set up 350 compressed biogas plants, build FMCG manufacturing units, and expand cancer care and genomic research initiatives in collaboration with institutions like Mizoram University.
He also announced the establishment of Olympic training centres across all eight Northeastern states through the Reliance Foundation.
Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal announced a Rs 80,000 crore investment focused on oil and gas, critical minerals, refining, power, renewables, and digital infrastructure. The investment, he said, would help generate up to 1 lakh jobs.
Agarwal also detailed Vedanta’s plans to expand its social initiatives, including Nand Ghars, handloom skill centres, and digital education platforms for women and children. “Under the Prime Minister’s leadership, this region has become a key engine of growth for Viksit Bharat. The private sector is ready to be a partner in its prosperity,” he said.
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani announced a doubling of the group’s earlier commitment, bringing its total planned investment in the Northeast to Rs 1 lakh crore over the next decade. The group will focus on green energy, smart meters, pumped storage, infrastructure development, and capacity building.
“More than infrastructure, we will invest in people,” Adani said. “Every initiative will prioritize local jobs, entrepreneurship, and community engagement.”
According to Adani, the group has already invested Rs 6.2 lakh crore in the region since 2014.
(With inputs from ANI)
