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Karnataka Mulls Setting Up Overseas Investment Offices in Five Countries
✍️ BusinessLine
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 02:33 AM
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The Karnataka government is evaluating the establishment of overseas investment promotion offices in five countries to attract foreign capital and boost the state's economy.
The state government of Karnataka is currently assessing the feasibility of opening dedicated investment promotion offices abroad in five selected countries. The initiative aims to provide a direct channel for foreign investors to explore opportunities in the state and to streamline the flow of capital into key sectors.
State officials say the overseas offices will serve as a one‑stop platform for information, regulatory guidance and networking, thereby reducing entry barriers for potential investors. By positioning representatives in strategic markets, Karnataka hopes to tap into global supply chains and generate employment.
The proposal is part of a broader strategy to increase foreign direct investment, diversify the state's industrial base and accelerate infrastructure projects. Authorities will conduct cost‑benefit analyses, staffing plans and partnership models before any formal approval.
If approved, the offices could be operational within the next fiscal year, aligning with Karnataka's ambition to rank among India's top investment destinations.
State officials say the overseas offices will serve as a one‑stop platform for information, regulatory guidance and networking, thereby reducing entry barriers for potential investors. By positioning representatives in strategic markets, Karnataka hopes to tap into global supply chains and generate employment.
The proposal is part of a broader strategy to increase foreign direct investment, diversify the state's industrial base and accelerate infrastructure projects. Authorities will conduct cost‑benefit analyses, staffing plans and partnership models before any formal approval.
If approved, the offices could be operational within the next fiscal year, aligning with Karnataka's ambition to rank among India's top investment destinations.