North East Investors Summit 2025: India’s Next Investment Hotspot

The North East region of India is fast turning into an investment powerhouse—and the just-concluded Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 is solid proof of that transformation. The two-day event, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, saw top government officials and some of India’s biggest business leaders come together to unveil ambitious plans for the region.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the summit, reaffirming the Centre’s continued focus on developing the North East as a critical growth engine for the country. This renewed attention has already started showing results, with a significant rise in budgetary support and large-scale private investments pouring in.

North East Investors Summit 2025

Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, opened the summit with a strong message. He underlined the transformation that has taken place in the region over the last ten years under the Modi government’s leadership.

Scindia shared that budgetary support for the region has grown substantially—nearly ₹6.75 lakh crore has been invested in the North East over the past decade. Calling this shift a “game changer,” he said this scale of investment is reshaping the region's development trajectory.

He also pointed out the improvement in connectivity. "Ten years ago, there were only nine airports in the region. Today, we have seventeen," Scindia said, adding that the North East is now far better connected to the rest of the country than ever before.

Adani Group Makes Big Bet on North East: ₹1 Lakh Crore Investment

In one of the summit’s biggest announcements, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani revealed that the conglomerate will invest ₹1 lakh crore in Assam and the broader North Eastern region over the next 10 years.

The investment will cover green energy, digital infrastructure, roads, logistics, power transmission, and human capital development. Adani also assured that the projects will focus on creating local jobs, supporting entrepreneurship, and working closely with communities.

This new commitment is a sharp jump from Adani Group’s earlier ₹50,000 crore investment announced at the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit earlier this year.

Adani also praised PM Modi’s “Act East, Act Fast, Act First” policy, crediting it for the North East’s rapid progress. He highlighted major developments such as the doubling of the region’s road network to 16,000 km and the growth in operational airports from 9 to 18.

Reliance Steps In with ₹75,000 Crore Plan and Big Job Push

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani also made a strong pitch for the North East, announcing that the company will invest more than ₹75,000 crore in the region over the next five years. This is expected to create more than 2.5 million direct and indirect job opportunities.

Reliance’s investment will be directed towards setting up FMCG manufacturing units, strengthening digital infrastructure, and promoting the artisan economy. Ambani noted that Jio has already connected 90% of the region’s population with 5G services and aims to double the number of subscribers this year.

In line with its sustainability goals, Reliance plans to set up 350 integrated Compressed Biogas plants in the region to turn wastelands into productive lands.

Ambani also unveiled key healthcare initiatives:

• A 150-bed cancer hospital in Manipur

• Genomic research initiatives in Mizoram

• A large-scale molecular diagnostics lab in Guwahati, which will house one of India’s top genome sequencing facilities

Additionally, the Reliance Foundation will work with all eight North Eastern states to open Olympic Training Centres to support local sports talent.

Vedanta Joins the Movement: ₹80,000 Crore Investment Plan

Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal also shared major investment plans for the region, covering sectors like oil and gas, minerals, renewable energy, power transmission, data centres, and optical fibre networks.

Vedanta had earlier committed ₹50,000 crore for Assam and has now pledged an additional ₹30,000 crore for Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Mizoram.

In Arunachal Pradesh, Vedanta has secured vanadium and graphite mineral blocks through auctions—both are considered essential for India’s high-tech manufacturing and clean energy ambitions. The state holds India’s largest graphite deposits and nearly 40% of its hydropower potential.

The group has also made significant contributions to infrastructure. A new 300-circuit-kilometre transmission network now enables the transfer of 1,000 MW of electricity from Assam to Meghalaya, helping improve the power situation in both states.

A Promising Future for the North East

The Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 has clearly marked a turning point for the region. Once overlooked and underdeveloped, the North East is now seen as a high-potential destination for both government initiatives and private investments.

With business giants like Adani, Reliance, and Vedanta stepping in with large-scale, long-term commitments, the region is set to witness a wave of economic activity, job creation, and social development in the coming years.

The North East's journey—from being on the margins to becoming a key player in India's growth story—is no longer just a possibility. It is happening now.