Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has invited leading investors from Andhra Pradesh to explore business opportunities in the state, highlighting its investor-friendly policies, industrial infrastructure and potential for growth. During his visit to Vijayawada, the Chief Minister held one-to-one meetings with prominent industrialists to discuss investment proposals across textiles, agriculture, food processing, engineering, tourism, infrastructure and renewable energy.
Dr. Yadav assured investors that Madhya Pradesh offered favourable conditions for businesses, supported by simplified policies and government initiatives designed to encourage industrial development. He also invited business leaders to participate in the Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2027, scheduled to be held in Bhopal.
MP’s Industrial Policies Aim to Attract Investors
During his meetings, the Chief Minister highlighted Madhya Pradesh’s 25 simplified, investment-promoting policies covering multiple sectors. He said these initiatives were helping create a favourable environment for industries and encouraging investments across the state.
He also highlighted major projects moving towards implementation, including investments at the PM MITRA Park in Dhar and a telecom manufacturing unit in Gwalior. The proposed Jabalpur-Indore Industrial Corridor is also expected to support industrial expansion and contribute to economic development across several regions.
Dr. Yadav noted that the Global Investors Summit 2025 had attracted investment proposals worth ₹30 lakh crore, with around one-third of the proposed investments already implemented. He expressed confidence that the 2027 summit would further strengthen Madhya Pradesh’s position as an investment destination.
Textile, Agriculture and Food Processing in Focus
The Chief Minister met V. Sudhakar Chowdhary, Founder and Managing Director of Mohan Spintex India Limited, and Samineni Koteswara Rao, Chairman of Ananta Lakshmi Spinning Mills. He invited them to explore opportunities at the PM MITRA Park in Dhar and in the state’s cotton-producing regions.
Discussions covered spinning, weaving, home textiles and processing. Opportunities in biofertilisers, agricultural inputs and agricultural logistics were also explored.
In the food processing sector, Dr. Yadav discussed the possibility of establishing a pulse-processing unit near major pulse-producing regions with Mohan Shyam Prasad, Managing Director of Tenali Double Horse. His meeting with Meenavalli Balaram of Continental Coffee focused on coffee blending, packaging and distribution facilities to serve northern and central Indian markets.
Engineering and Automotive Sectors Offer New Opportunities
The Chief Minister also met B. Raja Shekhar, Director of Krishna Engineering Works, to explore opportunities in casting, machining and component manufacturing for Madhya Pradesh’s cement, mining and power generation industries.
Discussions with K.V.S. Prakash Rao, Chairman of the Ramcor Group, focused on expanding the company’s commercial vehicle and tractor dealership network in the state. The meeting also explored opportunities to develop skills in automotive services.
Tourism Investments Ahead of Simhastha 2028
With Simhastha 2028 approaching, Madhya Pradesh is also looking to strengthen its tourism and hospitality infrastructure. Dr. Yadav held discussions with Muttavarapu Murali, Managing Director of Fortune Murali Group, regarding potential hotel and tourism projects in Ujjain, Indore and Omkareshwar.
The proposed investments could support the state’s preparations for the major religious gathering while strengthening its tourism sector.
Infrastructure and Renewable Energy on the Agenda
The Chief Minister met representatives of several infrastructure and renewable energy companies to discuss potential projects in Madhya Pradesh.
His discussions with C.M. Ramesh, promoter of Rithwik Projects Private Limited and Member of Parliament, and C.M. Rajesh, the company’s Executive Director, covered engineering, construction, irrigation, dam development and renewable energy.
Dr. Yadav also met Bondada Group Chairman and Managing Director Bondada Raghavendra Rao to explore opportunities in solar energy, telecommunications and railway infrastructure.
With C. Govind Visweswara of Navayuga Engineering Company Limited, the discussions focused on infrastructure and renewable energy projects, including bridges, tunnels, ports, irrigation, solar power, battery storage and pumped-storage facilities.
Connecting MP Businesses With Global Markets
The Chief Minister also explored ways to attract investment from Gulf countries and connect Madhya Pradesh’s startups with international markets.
During his meeting with S.S. Raju, Chief Executive Officer of IDFIC, Dubai, discussions focused on channeling investments from Gulf countries and the Indian diaspora into the state’s industrial sectors.
A separate meeting with Ravuri S. Rao, Chairman of the International Startup Foundation, Middle East, focused on connecting Madhya Pradesh-based startups with investors and markets across Gulf countries.
Dr. Yadav also met Pothaluri Bhaskar Rao, President of the Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation, and invited him to attend GIS 2027 in Bhopal with a business delegation.
During his Vijayawada visit, the Chief Minister also met Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. He further met actor Vijay Deverakonda and actress Rashmika Mandanna, highlighting Madhya Pradesh’s growing appeal as a film-shooting destination due to its film-friendly policies.