Dubai Investors Show Strong Interest in Madhya Pradesh: Investment Proposals worth over ₹53,000 Cr Received
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav’s visit to Dubai from September 6 to 8 gave a new global dimension to Madhya Pradesh’s investment strategy. The Chief Minister’s vision is to transform Madhya Pradesh into a leading global investment and manufacturing hub by integrating investment with technology, markets, exports and employment.
At the AIM Congress-2026, Dr. Yadav positioned Madhya Pradesh not merely as an investment destination, but as a long-term partner for global companies and investors. During his Dubai visit, the state received investment proposals worth more than ₹53,000 crore.
A series of meetings with senior UAE ministers, the leadership of Tatarstan, the World Bank, and leading companies including DP World, Crescent Enterprises, GEMS Education, Sharaf Group, Choithrams, Rana Holdings, VFS Global and BEEAH opened up opportunities for investment and technological partnerships across logistics, food processing, textiles, AI and digital technology, green energy, e-mobility, pharmaceuticals, education, tourism, healthcare, advanced manufacturing and waste-to-energy.
Dubai expressed its willingness to send a delegation to Madhya Pradesh to explore opportunities in tourism and hospitality, expand aviation connectivity and participate in the Global Investors Summit-2027 with a high-level investor delegation. The World Bank showed interest in collaboration on AI and digital governance projects.
Discussions with DP World and Sharaf Group on multimodal logistics, BEEAH on waste management and waste-to-energy, GEMS Education on education and skill development, and Choithrams on retail and food processing linked the visit to concrete business opportunities.
With the proposed business forum with the Sharjah Chamber and an investment roundtable with the UAE, Madhya Pradesh sent a clear message that its objective is no longer limited to attracting capital, but to connect capital, technology, markets, employment and global supply chains with the state.
Madhya Pradesh Strengthens Its Position on the Global Investment Map
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav invited investors from across the world to invest in Madhya Pradesh at AIM Congress-2026 and assured them of full government support.
Exports exceeding ₹76,000 crore: Madhya Pradesh is projected to record exports of more than ₹76,000 crore in 2026-27.
Focus on future-oriented sectors: AI, data, drones, defence, Science City and digital infrastructure are being developed as new areas of investment.
Three new IT parks: New IT parks are being developed in Rewa, Indore and Ujjain.
International connectivity: Bhopal and Indore have international air connectivity, while preparations are underway to develop four new airports.
From agriculture to the global food chain: Investment opportunities are being promoted in food processing, cold chain, grading, storage and agricultural exports, with the UAE and Gulf markets as key targets.
Global branding of textiles: Plans are underway to connect Chanderi and Maheshwari textiles with modern textile parks and garment manufacturing.
Major opportunities in logistics: Discussions with DP World included the possibility of developing a multimodal logistics hub at Pawarkheda.
Sharaf Group proposal: Sharaf Group is considering an investment of US$30–50 million in a rail-siding-based logistics park in Madhya Pradesh, with the potential to create 300–600 jobs.
GEMS Education: Opportunities were explored for establishing international K-12 schools and skill development centres in major and emerging cities of Madhya Pradesh.
Crescent Enterprises: Discussions covered logistics, warehousing, energy, urban infrastructure and technology collaboration.
Rana Holdings: Opportunities were explored in smart manufacturing, data centres, green hydrogen, green energy, e-mobility and agricultural machinery.
Choithrams: Opportunities were discussed for modern retail, supermarkets, food processing, packaging and direct procurement from local farmers.
Green partnership with BEEAH: Cooperation is being explored in waste management, waste-to-energy, the circular economy and smart-city models.
Scaling up the Indore model: An initiative is underway to connect Indore’s solid waste management and Bio-CNG models with global technologies.
UAE tourism delegation: A UAE delegation will visit Madhya Pradesh to explore opportunities in hotels, hospitality and tourism investment.
Aviation cooperation: Initiatives are underway to enhance air connectivity between Madhya Pradesh and the UAE.
Partnership with Tatarstan: Cooperation is being explored in advanced manufacturing, petrochemicals, food processing, engineering, logistics and modern technology, with an invitation extended to participate in GIS-2027.
Economic cooperation with Ethiopia: Investment opportunities were discussed in agriculture, food processing, textiles, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, logistics and energy.
Industrial cooperation with Ras Al Khaimah: Partnership opportunities were explored in ceramics, construction materials, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, tourism, food processing, logistics and renewable energy.
Business forum with Sharjah Chamber: The proposed MP-Sharjah Business Forum will focus on connecting MSME exporters from Madhya Pradesh with buyers in the Gulf.
Global branding of ODOP and GI products: Chanderi, Maheshwari, Batik, Zari-Zardozi, Bell Metal and Gwalior carpets were showcased in Dubai to global markets.
Expanding outreach to Arab countries: Discussions were held with the President of the Arab Parliament, with invitations extended to Arab investors to explore opportunities in energy, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, textiles, logistics, food processing and urban infrastructure.
GIS-2027 at the centre of the outreach: The UAE, Tatarstan, Ethiopia, Arab countries and the global business community were invited to participate in the Global Investors Summit-2027.