Punjab attracts Rs 3,000 crore foreign investment under Mann govt in food, manufacturing and auto sectors

Chandigrah News: Punjab, known as the sacred land of the Gurus and India’s proud ‘breadbasket’, is now making its mark on the global stage under the strong leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. Leading companies from Japan, America, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom are seeing Punjab as their next big opportunity thanks to its fertile land and forward-looking policies.

Investment Boom Since March 2022

Since March 2022, the state has received investment proposals worth Rs 1.23 lakh crore and created around 4.7 lakh jobs. This is the new Punjab  a place of growth and happiness where every home and village is part of the journey toward prosperity. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said proudly, “Punjab is a land where hard work gives results and courage brings success. Our goal was to bring jobs, dignity, and progress to every family, and we are fulfilling that promise.” Punjab has received over Rs 18,000 crore in foreign investment since 2021, with Rs 8,000 crore added in 2025 alone. Major global brands such as Amazon, Nissan-Renault, Siemens, De Heus, and PepsiCo have chosen Punjab as a top investment destination, making every Punjabi proud.

New projects spreading growth across Punjab

The light of progress is visible everywhere in Punjab. In Rajpura, Patiala, the Dutch company De Heus has built a Rs 150 crore modern animal feed plant, completed in just two years. This plant will employ more than 300 local youth and open new markets for farmers in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. In Mohali, Amazon Web Services has announced Rs 7,000 crore worth of AI and data centers, offering over 500 high-tech jobs and strengthening Punjab’s position in Digital India. In Ludhiana, Nissan-Renault has launched a Rs 500 crore electric vehicle plant that will employ 300 people and promote a cleaner, greener future. Siemens Energy’s Rs 450 crore solar-wind projects in Bathinda and Fazilka have created 200 jobs and added new hope for a cleaner environment. In Sangrur, PepsiCo expanded its food processing unit with an investment of Rs 150 crore, creating 100 jobs and promoting eco-friendly packaging. Since 2023, big names like Nestlé, Hindustan Unilever, Cargill, and Freudenberg have invested Rs 3,000 crore and created 3,000 jobs, taking Punjab’s families closer to economic well-being.

Making business easy and fast

The Mann government has turned Punjab into a business-friendly state. The FastTrack Punjab portal, India’s quickest single-window system, provides over 150 services and has ended the delays of old paperwork. Under the Punjab Right to Business Act, projects up to Rs 125 crore get clearance within five days and full approval within 45 days, winning investors’ trust. Low power rates, affordable land, and tax benefits have made Punjab the favorite destination for industries. “We have removed unnecessary red tape. Punjab is now helping every youth achieve their dreams,” said CM Mann.

Punjab moving beyond agriculture

Punjab is no longer limited to farming. Using its 17 per cent share of India’s wheat production, the state is becoming a food processing hub with companies like Nestlé and PepsiCo. Auto clusters of Freudenberg and Nissan-Renault are growing in Ludhiana and Rupnagar, while Siemens and AWS are leading the way in clean energy and technology. The planned film city in Amritsar and new tourism policies are opening doors to more industries. The state’s GSDP has reached Rs 8.91 lakh crore, showing a 9 per cent yearly growth. With only 1.5 per cent of India’s total land, Punjab is playing a major role in strengthening the national economy. These investments are not just creating jobs but also boosting exports and encouraging water-saving technologies. Employment and respect for every Punjabi are becoming a reality, fulfilling the AAP government’s promises through hard work and vision. CM Bhagwant Mann has invited investors from across the world to the Progressive Punjab Investors Summit in Mohali, to be held from March 13–15, 2026. “This summit is a celebration of Punjab’s strength. We will bring more than Rs 20,000 crore investment in AI, semiconductors, and green energy. Come, let’s build a new Punjab together,” said CM Mann. Under Bhagwant Mann’s leadership, Punjab has proven that it belongs to everyone. Here, youth get jobs, farmers get respect, and families gain prosperity. Punjab is now the world’s favorite investment destination – a land that is turning the dream of a new India into reality through the teachings of the Gurus and the hard work of its people.