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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel seeks US investment in New York, New Jersey
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 11:32 AM
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Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel toured New York and New Jersey this week, meeting American investors to promote Gujarat as a destination for foreign capital.
Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel arrived in the United States for a two‑day roadshow, holding meetings in New York and New Jersey aimed at courting American investors. The delegation highlighted the state's robust infrastructure, streamlined regulatory framework and its track record of industrial growth.
During the sessions, Patel briefed potential investors on Gujarat's strategic advantages, including its ports, logistics network and skilled workforce. He underscored opportunities across sectors such as manufacturing, renewable energy and pharmaceuticals, inviting partners to set up or expand operations in the state.
Investors expressed interest in exploring joint ventures and capital projects, noting Gujarat's reputation as one of India's most business‑friendly regions. The chief minister said the outreach is part of a broader effort to channel more foreign direct investment into the state over the coming years.
During the sessions, Patel briefed potential investors on Gujarat's strategic advantages, including its ports, logistics network and skilled workforce. He underscored opportunities across sectors such as manufacturing, renewable energy and pharmaceuticals, inviting partners to set up or expand operations in the state.
Investors expressed interest in exploring joint ventures and capital projects, noting Gujarat's reputation as one of India's most business‑friendly regions. The chief minister said the outreach is part of a broader effort to channel more foreign direct investment into the state over the coming years.