Gujarat Dy CM Meets Global Titans at Davos to Fuel State's Tech & Industrial Surge

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi engaged with top global industrialists and tech executives on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. He met with Wellspun Group's Balkrishan Goenka and ArcelorMittal's Lakshmi Mittal to discuss Gujarat's industrial strengths. Sanghavi also held key discussions on AI integration with OpenAI's Chris Lehane and on digital infrastructure with Cognizant's Global CFO Jatin Dalal. The minister highlighted Gujarat's massive investment momentum, citing over Rs 45 lakh crore in MoUs for the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat summit.

Key Points: Gujarat Dy CM Meets Global Leaders at Davos WEF 2026

  • Met global industrial leaders Balkrishan Goenka & Lakshmi Mittal
  • Discussed AI integration with OpenAI's Chris Lehane
  • Held talks with Cognizant CFO Jatin Dalal on GIFT City hub
  • Highlighted over Rs 45 lakh crore in MoUs for Vibrant Gujarat 2024
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Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi meets Wellspun's Balkrishan Goenka, ArcelorMittal's Lakshmi Mittal at Davos

Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi meets Wellspun's Balkrishan Goenka, ArcelorMittal's Lakshmi Mittal, OpenAI & Cognizant execs at Davos to drive investment and AI growth.

"As AI reshapes the world, Gujarat steps forward with confidence. - Harsh Sanghavi"

Davos, January 22

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Wednesday met global industrial leaders Balkrishan Goenka and Lakshmi Mittal on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026.

In a post on X, Sanghvi said, "Engaging with global industry leaders Mr. Balkrishan Goenka (Wellspun Group) and Mr. Lakshmi Mittal (ArcelorMittal) at #WEF2026, with a shared focus on Gujarat's strengths in scale, execution, and future-ready industrial ecosystems."

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Sanghavi met with key leaders from OpenAI and Cognizant to discuss integrating artificial intelligence and expanding digital infrastructure to drive the next wave of industrial growth in Gujarat. In a significant meeting with Chris Lehane from OpenAI, the Deputy Chief Minister explored the future of AI enablement and its role in reshaping global industries.

Taking to his social media, he highlighted the state's readiness to embrace emerging technologies. Sanghavi noted that Gujarat is strategically positioning itself at the forefront of this shift. He remarked, "As AI reshapes the world, Gujarat steps forward with confidence," adding that the state is "building an ecosystem where responsible AI and world-class innovation can truly thrive."

The discussions underscored Gujarat's "robust digital infrastructure and a fast-growing talent base" as the foundation for this high-tech evolution.

Furthering the state's agenda for global collaboration, Sanghavi also held a productive session with Jatin Dalal, Cognizant's Global CFO. The meeting focused on the impact of Cognizant's TechFin Centre at GIFT City, which Sanghavi described as "emerging as a strategic hub for delivering advanced technology solutions to global clients."

The conversation centred on "strengthening workforce readiness by leveraging Gujarat's expanding pool of highly skilled technology professionals" to support the growing demands of global innovation.

Speaking at WEF, he also stated, "Today, at the World Economic Forum, India has the largest and most formidable delegation." He highlighted the state's massive economic momentum, noting that "Gujarat has a strong legacy of investment."

This legacy is evidenced by staggering figures; in the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat 2024 cycles, the state has already "garnered over Rs 45 lakh crore in MoUs."

Furthermore, in the past three months alone during regional events, Gujarat has attracted "more than Rs 11 lakh crore in MoUs," signaling unparalleled investor confidence.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The investment numbers are mind-blowing - Rs 45 lakh crore in MoUs! It's great to see a state government being so proactive on the global stage. Integrating AI and focusing on skilled talent is exactly what we need to compete globally.
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Priya S
While the Davos meetings are impressive, I hope this translates into real, sustainable jobs for the youth across Gujarat, not just in the big cities. The focus should also be on ensuring the benefits of this industrial growth reach everyone. 🤞
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Rohit P
GIFT City becoming a tech hub is a game-changer! Having Cognizant's centre there will create so many opportunities for engineers and finance professionals. Gujarat is setting the benchmark for other states. Jai Gujarat!
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Michael C
As someone working in tech, the partnership with OpenAI is particularly exciting. If Gujarat can build a responsible AI ecosystem, it could attract the best minds and become a global R&D centre. The execution will be key.
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Kavya N
It's good to see our leaders being visible at WEF. However, I sincerely hope these MoUs get converted into actual projects on the ground quickly. We've seen big announcements before that took years to materialise. Action speaks louder than MoUs.

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