New Delhi: The Adani Group has announced a significant investment to bolster the economies of India's northeastern states. During the Rising North East Investors Summit, Group Chairman Gautam Adani declared a planned investment of approximately ₹1 trillion (INR 100,000 crore) in the North East region over the next 10 years.
This investment is not merely focused on infrastructure development but represents a substantial effort to economically and socially empower the entire region. Gautam Adani, referencing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Act East' and 'Act Fast' visions, stated that the North East's progress is a direct result of this philosophy.
Investment Priorities
The Adani Group's investment priorities include:
- Green energy and green infrastructure
- Airport development and aero cities
- City gas distribution and transmission networks
- Cement plants and industrial development
- Expansion of sectors such as tourism, hospitality, and agricultural processing
Previously, in February 2025, the Adani Group announced a ₹500 billion (INR 50,000 crore) investment in Assam, encompassing projects such as airports, road construction, gas distribution, and cement manufacturing.
"The North East is writing a new chapter in India's development story" — Gautam Adani
During the summit, Gautam Adani stated, “Over the past decade, the mountains and valleys of the North East have added a new chapter to India's development narrative. Now is the time to bring this region to the center of the national development journey.”
He further emphasized the strategic and geographical importance of the region to India, highlighting that infrastructure development there would benefit not only the local population but the nation as a whole.
Government and Private Sector Partnership
The Rising North East Summit is a joint initiative of the central government and northeastern states, aimed at promoting regional investment and creating employment opportunities. The summit focused particularly on sectors such as agriculture, tourism, hospitality, IT, entertainment, and sports.
The Adani Group's investment could prove to be a game-changer for northeastern India. It is expected to strengthen local infrastructure, provide employment for young people, create new opportunities for businesses, and increase revenue for state governments.
