Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The two-day Global Investor Summit began on Monday morning in Bhopal to draw investment in Madhya Pradesh. Several industrialists have expressed optimism, citing the 'unlimited and unexplored' possibilities in the heart of India.

Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, virtually attended the event. His clip was screened during the inauguration ceremony. He hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unmatchable efforts to help India shine on the global map and announced an investment of Rs 1.10 lakh crore in Madhya Pradesh.

Addressing the event, he said it was a privilege to attend the Global Investors Summit 2025, here in Bhopal. "Under the Prime Minister's visionary leadership, India has been reshaped forever. You have transformed our country from a nation that once followed global trends to one that now defines them. Your initiatives, like Make in India, Digital India, and Atmanirbhar Bharat, have propelled our economy into an era of self-reliance and innovation."

He mentioned that the group has already invested Rs 50,000 crore in logistics, agri, infrastructure, manufacturing and other sectors here, however this is not the end.

"Today, I am proud to announce a new investment of Rs 1.10 lakh crore across pump storage, cement, mining, smart metals, and thermal energy sectors in Madhya Pradesh. This multi-sector investment will create more than 120,000 jobs by 2030."

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The top industrialist also expressed confidence in making another round of investment in the state.

"We are in talks with the Madhya Pradesh government for greenfield smart city, airport projects that could involve investment of Rs 1 lakh crore.

"Honourable Prime Minister, Chief Minister, these are not just investments, but milestones in our shared journey of making Madhya Pradesh a national leader in industrial and economic growth," Adani concluded his speech.