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Gujarat's Power Play at Davos: Harsh Sanghavi Leads High-Stakes WEF Push

A high-level Gujarat government delegation led by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi is set for a major push at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The delegation aims to hold over 50 meetings with global leaders and investors across advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, renewable energy, and other key sectors. These engagements are designed to attract transformative investments and build international partnerships for the state. The participation underscores Gujarat's ambition to position itself as a crucial player in global economic chains.

Key Points: Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi Leads WEF 2026 Delegation

  • Lead 50+ high-level meetings with global investors
  • Target sectors from semiconductors to renewable energy
  • Engage with firms like Maersk and Sumitomo
  • Strengthen Gujarat's role in global value chains
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WEF Summit: Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi to lead state-level delegation in Davos

Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi to lead state delegation at WEF Davos, holding 50+ meetings to attract global investment across key sectors.

"Gujarat - Ready for the World, where vision meets action - Gujarat government statement"

Gandhinagar, Jan 18

As India preps up for its power-packed representation at the upcoming World Economic Forum, a high-level delegation of the Gujarat government led by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi is set to make its presence felt at the five-day-long Summit, widely perceived as the gathering of global elites.

The WEF Annual Meeting is set to get underway from January 19 to 23 at Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.

The 56th edition of the WEF meet will see world leaders, senior diplomats and industry experts, think tanks and social entrepreneurs descending to the snow-clad town to deliberate on global issues, including climate change, seeking workable solutions.

Gujarat's participation in the WEF Summit will reflect its bold, future-ready approach towards international collaboration and accelerated economic transformation.

At the WEF 2026, Deputy Chief Minister Sanghavi will hold more than 50 high-level meetings with global leaders and investors across key sectors, including Advanced Manufacturing, Textiles, Semiconductors, Emerging Technologies, Pharmaceuticals, Renewable Energy, Food Processing, Chemicals, Shipping and Logistics, Electronics, and Aerospace.

Proposed interactions include leading global companies such as AP Moller Maersk, Engie, EDF, Johnson Controls, Sumitomo Group, Linde, SEALSQ, Tillman Global, and others.

Through these engagements, the Deputy CM will seek to strengthen the state's industrial ecosystem, enable technology and innovation partnerships, attract global investments and build long-term international institutional linkages.

With the message 'Gujarat - Ready for the World, where vision meets action', the state's participation at WEF 2026 underscores its ambition to emerge as a key partner in global value chains.

"The state government remains firmly committed to accelerating industrial development, fostering innovation-led growth, attracting transformative investments, building a resilient and future-ready economy," said a government statement.

Gujarat's presence at WEF 2026 marks not just participation, but leadership in shaping the global growth narrative, it added.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I appreciate the effort to put Gujarat on the global map, I hope these meetings translate into real, sustainable jobs for our youth and not just MoUs that gather dust. The focus should be on skill development alongside investment.
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Vikram M
More than 50 meetings in 5 days! That's an impressive schedule. Gujarat's model of governance and ease of doing business is truly a case study for other states. Wishing the delegation all the best. Let's bring those global value chains to our shores.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the specific sectors highlighted - textiles, food processing, and pharmaceuticals show a balanced approach between traditional strengths and futuristic sectors like aerospace. A solid strategy.
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Rohit P
"Ready for the World" is a powerful message. Gujarat has the infrastructure and the political will. Hope they also push for collaborations in climate tech, given it's a key agenda at WEF. Our states need to lead in green manufacturing.
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Kavya N
The list of companies is impressive – Maersk for logistics, Engie for energy. Hope the benefits of these investments percolate to MSMEs and startups across the state, not just the big industrial corridors. Inclusive growth is key.

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