**Policy Summary: Ministry of Commerce Industry Investors Roundtable in Bengaluru**
On August 2, 2025, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) held a high-level Investors Roundtable Conference in Bengaluru, chaired by Secretary Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, to advance the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. The roundtable aimed to showcase the potential of southern industrial nodes under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) and strengthen Centre-State collaboration for industrial growth.
The conference highlighted six strategic southern nodes—Tumakuru, Krishnapatnam, Kopparthy, Orvakal, Zaheerabad, and Palakkad—as key drivers for growth in sectors including electronics, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, cleantech, food processing, and logistics. These nodes are envisioned as next-generation industrial cities with advanced infrastructure, digital governance, and investment-ready ecosystems. The Tumakuru Industrial Area, a flagship node under the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC), spans 8,484 acres and is being developed in phases, with Phase A (1,722 acres) already underway.
Senior DPIIT officials provided updates on national initiatives such as StartUp India, Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP), National Single Window System (NSWS), Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS), and Invest India. Discussions were held with stakeholders including CII, FICCI, ASSOCHAM, Invest India, Peenya Industrial Association, and KASSIA, focusing on state-specific opportunities, challenges, and the role of NICDC's smart industrial cities in advanced manufacturing and innovation.
Secretary Bhatia emphasized the need for strong Centre-State partnerships to accelerate industrialization and attract global investments. A high-level meeting was held with officials from southern States and Union Territories to accelerate industrial node development, align state policies with national objectives, and address implementation requirements for fast-tracking investments and infrastructure creation.
The DPIIT delegation visited the Ktech-MeitY-Nasscom Centre of Excellence for IoT/AI and planned visits to the Tumakuru Industrial Area and Devanahalli Aerospace SEZ to gain insights into advanced manufacturing and India's industrial capabilities. CEO & MD of NICDC, Shri Rajat Kumar Saini, presented the vision for next-generation industrial cities, showcasing NICDC's greenfield industrial nodes.
Participants included senior officials from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, along with industry leaders, startup founders, and MSME representatives. Key dignitaries present were Special Chief Secretary, Telangana, Shri Sanjay Kumar; Principal Secretary, Karnataka, Dr. S. Selvakumar; Secretary, Andhra Pradesh, Dr. N. Yuvaraj; and CEO & MD, NICDC, Shri Rajat Kumar Saini.
Key Entities Referenced
Viksit Bharat 2047: A vision for India's development by the year 2047.
Bengaluru, Karnataka: Location of the Investors Roundtable Conference.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT): The government department whose Secretary chaired the Investors Roundtable Conference.
National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP): A program focused on developing industrial corridors in India.
StartUp India: A national initiative to promote startups in India.
Tumakuru Industrial Area, Karnataka: A flagship industrial node under the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC).
Andhra Pradesh: One of the southern states that participated in the Investors Roundtable.
Telangana: One of the southern states that participated in the Investors Roundtable.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Investors Roundtable in Bengaluru advances Viksit
Bharat @2047 vision
NICDC’s industrial city model, GatiShakti, and
startup innovation take centre stage at South India
dialogue
Industrial growth to be driven by new nodes in
Tumakuru, Krishnapatnam, Kopparthy, Orvakal,
Zaheerabad, and Palakkad
Centre-State partnership needed to attract
investment and industrialization: Secretary DPIIT
Posted On: 02 AUG 2025 6:39PM by PIB Delhi
A high-level Investors Roundtable Conference was held in Bengaluru under the chairmanship of
Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Shri Amardeep Singh
Bhatia. The meeting was organised as part of efforts to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047
and served as a platform to showcase the potential of southern industrial nodes under the National
Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) and to strengthen Centre-State collaboration
for industrial growth.
The roundtable served as a key platform to showcase the potential of southern industrial nodes
under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) and to strengthen Centre-
State collaboration for industrial growth.
Senior DPIIT officials also shared updates on national initiatives including Start-Up India, Business
Reforms Action Plan (BRAP), National Single Window System (NSWS), Logistics Ease Across
Different States (LEADS), and Invest India, which are enabling reforms and strengthening investor
confidence.
The roundtable featured discussions with key stakeholders including CII, FICCI, ASSOCHAM,
Invest India, Peenya Industrial Association, and KASSIA. Industry leaders, MSMEs, and startups
engaged in state-specific dialogue, explored opportunities, shared challenges, and discussed how
NICDC’s smart industrial cities can serve as platforms for advanced manufacturing and innovation.
On the sidelines of the event, Secretary, DPIIT, Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia held a high-level
meeting with senior officials from southern States and Union Territories. The discussions focused
on accelerating industrial node development, aligning state policies with national objectives, andaddressing key implementation requirements to fast-track investments and infrastructure creation.
The DPIIT delegation also visited the K-tech MeitY Nasscom Centre of Excellence for IoT & AI to
interact with startups and incubation leaders. The visit aimed to understand emerging innovations,
challenges, and opportunities for policy support. Further visits are scheduled to the Tumakuru
Industrial Area and Devanahalli Aerospace SEZ, including a walkthrough of Dynamatic
Technologies, a leading aerospace components manufacturer, to gain insights into advanced
manufacturing and India’s growing industrial capabilities.
In his address, Secretary, DPIIT, Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia laid out the roadmap for world-class
industrial infrastructure, innovation-led growth, and a thriving startup ecosystem. He highlighted the
growth of DPIIT-recognised startups, support for MSMEs, and the role of deep-tech ventures in
shaping future industries. He emphasised the need for strong Centre-State partnerships to
accelerate industrialisation and attract global investments.
Presenting the vision of next-generation industrial cities, CEO & MD, NICDC, Shri Rajat Kumar
Saini showcased NICDC’s greenfield industrial nodes, designed with advanced infrastructure, digital
governance, and investment-ready ecosystems. Six strategic southern nodes—Tumakuru,
Krishnapatnam, Kopparthy, Orvakal, Palakkad, and Zaheerabad—were highlighted as key drivers
of growth for sectors such as electronics, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, clean-tech, food
processing, and logistics.
The event witnessed participation from senior officials of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka,
Kerala, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, along with industry leaders, startup founders,
and representatives of MSMEs. Prominent dignitaries included Special Chief Secretary, Telangana,
Shri Sanjay Kumar; Principal Secretary, Karnataka, Dr. S. Selvakumar; Secretary, Andhra Pradesh,
Dr. N. Yuvaraj; and CEO & MD, NICDC, Shri Rajat Kumar Saini.
About Tumakuru Industrial AreaThe Tumakuru Industrial Area, a flagship node under the Chennai–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor
(CBIC), spans 8,484 acres and is being developed in three phases. Phase A, covering 1,722 acres,
is already underway. With excellent connectivity via NH-48, railways, and Bengaluru International
Airport, Tumakuru is envisioned as a future-ready smart industrial city, driving the vision of ‘Make in
India, Make for the World’.
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Abhishek Dayal/ Abhijith Narayanan/ Ishita Biswas
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