Business EconomyPosted at: Nov 15 2025 2:29AM


Indo-US Business Summit showcases UP as India’s growth engine

Lucknow, Nov 14 (UNI) The Indo-US Business Summit 2025, held in collaboration with Invest UP and the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce in Lucknow, brought together leading voices from government and industry to spotlight Uttar Pradesh’s accelerating economic momentum and its expanding role in driving India’s growth story.
Speaking during the event, union Minister of State for Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Jitin Prasada underscored India’s broader economic transformation and the government’s commitment to shaping Brand India as a global hub of innovation and competitiveness.
He highlighted Uttar Pradesh’s remarkable progress toward becoming a USD 1 trillion economy, driven by world-class expressways, rapid advancements in electronics manufacturing, IT, and a vibrant industrial ecosystem. He affirmed that the state is emerging as “one of India’s most dynamic growth engines and a premier destination for global investors.”
Uttar Pradesh’s Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak highlighted how the state is rapidly transforming into the “Expressways Pradesh,” with world-class connectivity strengthening its position as a national growth hub. He also emphasized the state’s rising prominence in the BrahMos and defence manufacturing ecosystem, noting Uttar Pradesh’s expanding strategic capabilities and defence corridor.
The Deputy Chief Minister further underlined the government’s strong focus on Ease of Doing Business, supported by the Nivesh Mitra Portal, a seamless single-window clearance system enabling faster, transparent, and investor-friendly processes. He noted that since 2017, Uttar Pradesh has witnessed an unprecedented surge in investments, reflecting the growing confidence of global and domestic industries in the state’s governance and vision.
Minister for Horticulture Dinesh Pratap Singh delivered a pivotal address, highlighting the state’s rapid rise as a national powerhouse in horticulture, food processing, and agricultural exports. He emphasized that Uttar Pradesh’s “farmer-first approach, progressive policies, and strong push for technology-led modernization are transforming the agricultural landscape and strengthening rural prosperity.”
He also outlined efforts to expand global market access, enhance storage and cold-chain infrastructure, and develop export-oriented clusters.
Adding an industry perspective, Amit Gupta, President & National Head – Wholesale and Distributor Alliance, SBI Funds Management Ltd., outlined key shifts in the investment landscape, including the growing presence of Fortune 500 companies, the expansion of Global Capability Centres, and a booming data centre ecosystem.
He noted that AI and next-generation technologies are opening new corridors of high-value growth, with Uttar Pradesh emerging as a future-ready investment hub.
A high-powered panel featuring Gajendra Pratap Singh (JSW Energy), Gaurav Asthana (Transjovan Capital), Dr. Anadi N. S. (UNO Minda Limited), and Nitin Sharma (Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd.) discussed the state’s accelerating industrial growth. They highlighted how reform-driven governance, improved logistics networks, and investor-centric policies are empowering global companies to expand and innovate with confidence.
Industry representatives, officials from Invest UP, and other stakeholders also participated in the event, with a focus on making Uttar Pradesh a preferred investment destination. The summit reaffirmed the state’s emergence as a place where tradition meets innovation—and where global ambition finds limitless opportunity.
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