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Madhya Pradesh Courts Global Giants at Davos 2026 for Major Investments

The Madhya Pradesh delegation at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos held key investment discussions with global conglomerates. Crescent Enterprises expressed interest in investing in multi-modal logistics parks, automobile hubs, and inland container depots within the state. Simultaneously, talks with Sri Lanka's John Keells Group explored opportunities in hospitality, consumer goods, and food processing, leveraging MP's agricultural strength. The state promoted its policy initiatives, central logistics network role, and connectivity advantages to attract foreign investment through public-private partnerships.

Key Points: MP Seeks Investment from Crescent, John Keells at Davos 2026

  • Crescent Enterprises eyes multi-modal logistics parks
  • John Keells explores hospitality & food processing
  • MP highlights central logistics role & agri-growth
  • Discussions focus on PPP routes for FDI
  • Connectivity from Bhopal & Indore promoted
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Davos 2026: Crescent expresses interest investing in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh delegation at Davos 2026 discusses major investments in logistics, auto hubs & food processing with Crescent Enterprises & John Keells Group.

"The engagement reinforces Madhya Pradesh's focus on building partnerships with leading regional conglomerates across South Asia - Official Release"

Davos, January 20

The Madhya Pradesh delegation met Tushar Singhvi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Head, Investments of Crescent Enterprises in World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos.

Crescent is active in the energy and logistics sectors and also has a presence in private equity.

The company expressed interest in investing in multi-modal logistics parks, automobile hubs, and inland container depots in Madhya Pradesh.

The state shared the policy initiatives taken to attract FDI into these segments through PPP and other routes, and also highlighted the central role of Madhya Pradesh in India's logistics network.

Also, the Madhya Pradesh delegation held discussions withKrishan Balendra, Chairman of John Keells Group, one of Sri Lanka's leading diversified conglomerates.

The interaction explored opportunities across hospitality, logistics, consumer goods, and food processing.

Madhya Pradesh highlighted its rich heritage destinations for hospitality-led investments, strong logistics potential, and its position as one of India's fastest-growing agri states, making food processing an attractive growth area.

Connectivity advantages, including feeder services from Bhopal to major hubs such as Mumbai and Delhi and international connectivity via Indore airport, were also discussed.

John Keells expressed interest in exploring opportunities in Madhya Pradesh and indicated that a team would engage further to assess potential collaborations.

The engagement reinforces Madhya Pradesh's focus on building partnerships with leading regional conglomerates across South Asia to drive investment, trade, and tourism-led growth.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) convenes its 56th Annual Meeting in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026, bringing together nearly 3,000 leaders from more than 130 countries at a moment of heightened geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty and rapid technological transformation.

Held under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue," Davos 2026 seeks to provide an impartial platform for global leaders from government, business and civil society to reconnect, rebuild trust and explore collaborative solutions to challenges that increasingly transcend borders.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see engagement with companies from the Middle East (Crescent) and our neighbour Sri Lanka. Building these regional partnerships is the way forward for economic growth. The food processing angle with our agri-strength is a perfect match.
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Rohit P
While these Davos announcements sound impressive, we've seen many MoUs signed that never materialize. The government must ensure transparent and fast-track clearances to actually get these projects on the ground. Action matters more than announcements.
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Sarah B
Investing in logistics and connectivity is crucial. Improving the feeder services from Bhopal and utilizing Indore airport better can really boost trade for the entire central Indian region. Smart move by the state delegation.
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Karthik V
Hospitality and tourism linked to our heritage sites is a goldmine waiting to be tapped. If John Keells brings in quality resorts and management, it can change the tourism scene in MP. Khajuraho and Sanchi need world-class facilities.
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Michael C
The theme "A Spirit of Dialogue" is needed now more than ever. Glad to see Indian states actively participating in these global forums to attract sustainable investment. This is how you build an Atmanirbhar Bharat while engaging with the world.

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