B'luru roadshow to pitch UP as desired investment hub
Organised in partnership with the Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association, this is the third major event ahead of the UP ITS 2025 scheduled in Greater Noida between Sep 25 and 29. Officials said the Bengaluru edition aims to further build on this momentum by showcasing the state's progressive business vision, robust policy framework and investor-friendly ecosystem.
The roadshow is expected to see participation from foreign diplomats, embassy officials, global buyers, industry bodies, investors, tech startups and MSMEs. The spotlight will be on UP's priority sectors—electronics, IT, electric vehicles, textiles, agro-based industries, food processing, and the ODOP initiative—underscoring the state's commitment to the 'Make in India for the World' vision.
Earlier, roadshows were held in New Delhi and Hyderabad, and more are planned in Mumbai on July 25 and Ahmedabad on July 30.
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