Jharkhand at Davos: CM Hemant Soren to court global investors
Ranchi/Davos, January 18: As Jharkhand marks 25 years of statehood and its first-ever participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting…
Ranchi/Davos, January 18: As Jharkhand marks 25 years of statehood and its first-ever participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026, Chief Minister Hemant Soren will begin a series of high-level meetings with global corporate leaders and institutional investors from tomorrow, positioning the state as a future-ready, policy-stable, and sustainability-driven investment destination.
The meetings form the core of Jharkhand’s investment outreach at Davos and signal a strategic shift from a resource-led economy to value-added manufacturing, green energy, and climate-aligned industrial growth, in close alignment with India’s national priorities.
Global Corporates and Investors on Meeting Agenda
From tomorrow, the Chief Minister is scheduled to hold structured engagements with senior leadership from Tata Steel, Hitachi, Schneider Electric, Infosys, Welspun, AB InBev, Tech Mahindra, Bloomberg, Alfanar, Ramky Group, Everstone Group, along with business councils representing the United States, Sweden, and Europe.
Discussions will focus on new investments, expansion of existing projects, joint ventures, and long-term partnerships across priority sectors, including critical minerals and downstream processing, electronics and electronics components manufacturing, electric vehicles and auto ancillaries, renewable energy and energy transition, advanced infrastructure, digital technologies, food processing, forest and bio-economy, tourism, and textiles.
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‘Growth in Harmony with Nature’ Anchors Investment Pitch
The Chief Minister will present Jharkhand’s development philosophy of “Growth in Harmony with Nature”, offering investors a model that combines resource security, ESG-aligned operations, community participation, and predictable governance.
Officials said the investment pitch highlights responsible mining frameworks, renewable energy integration, availability of industrial land, skilled workforce development, and time-bound project facilitation, aimed at reducing execution risk for investors.
Jharkhand Pavilion to Anchor Investor Engagements
A key feature of the state’s Davos presence is the Jharkhand Pavilion, which will serve as the hub for investor meetings, sectoral presentations, and deal discussions. The pavilion will showcase policy reforms, incentive structures, ease-of-doing-business measures, and a ready project pipeline.
Opportunities on display include green manufacturing clusters, mineral value chains, renewable energy assets, logistics infrastructure, and employment-intensive industries.
State-Level Role in Energy Transition and Supply Chains
Through ministerial dialogues and thematic sessions, Jharkhand will highlight the central role of states in global energy transition and supply chain resilience, particularly in managing land, labour, mineral resources, and climate risks.
The state aims to position itself as a reliable long-term partner for global companies seeking stable supply chains, critical materials, and ESG-compliant investments in India.
Media Interactions to Reinforce Investor Confidence
Alongside investor meetings, the Chief Minister and senior officials will engage with Indian and international media to communicate Jharkhand’s message of policy stability, transparency, and long-term value creation.
Jharkhand’s debut at Davos marks a defining moment for the state—taking a 25-year-old state onto the global investment stage with a clear roadmap toward sustainable, inclusive, and future-oriented growth.
