A delegation from Karnataka, led by Minister for Large and Medium Industries M B Patil, has embarked on a journey to Davos. They are attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026, scheduled from January 19 to 23 in Davos-Klosters. The focus of their participation is on executing investment plans effectively and turning intentions into tangible projects.
The Karnataka team plans to engage in over 45 high-level interactions during the four-day event. These include bilateral meetings, roundtables, and ecosystem discussions. The aim is to expedite investor decisions and facilitate project implementation in Karnataka. The delegation will meet with global companies such as Amazon Web Services, Lenovo, Vast Space, Coca-Cola, Philip Morris, Imperial College London, and the Singapore Economic Development Board.
Investment Opportunities in Karnataka
Minister Patil emphasised that discussions at Davos will highlight Karnataka’s strong value proposition. The state is ready to turn investments into reality by focusing on land readiness, statutory approvals, utility availability, sector-specific infrastructure, supply chain connections, skilled workforce, incentive structures, and timely facilitation through investor support mechanisms.
The delegation aims to prioritise real investments and ensure their conversion into actual projects. “Our effort is to move investment intent swiftly towards filings, approvals, land allotments and actual execution on the ground,” said Patil. This approach underscores the state’s commitment to facilitating swift project grounding.
Karnataka’s Emerging Industry Advantage
As part of the programme in Davos, the Karnataka delegation will host a session titled “Karnataka’s Emerging Industry Advantage.” This session will spotlight investable opportunities across key sectors and demonstrate the state’s capability to support faster project commissioning. Patil noted that this initiative aims to attract more investors by showcasing Karnataka’s strengths.
The delegation comprises several key officials from Karnataka. Among them are Tushar Girinath, Additional Chief Secretary of the Urban Development Department; S Selvakumar, Principal Secretary of the Industries Department; Manivannan, Commissioner of BDA; and Gunjan Krishna, Commissioner of the Industries Department. Their presence signifies the state’s commitment to fostering international partnerships.
Patil stated that Karnataka’s engagement at WEF Davos will be guided by an execution-first approach. The emphasis is on converting investment intent into on-ground implementation. Key areas of engagement include land readiness and statutory approvals. The state aims to ensure that investments translate into real projects efficiently.
With inputs from PTI
