Punjab's Biggest Investment Summit Yet Opens in Mohali With 89 Sessions

The Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026 began on Friday at Plaksha University, bringing together investors, industry leaders and policymakers from India and around the world to explore investment opportunities in the state. The three-day event aims to highlight Punjab’s economic strengths and attract domestic and international capital into key sectors, including manufacturing, technology, agriculture and infrastructure.

Punjab’s Minister for Industries and Commerce, Investment Promotion, Power and Local Government, Sanjeev Arora, said the summit would serve as a major platform to showcase the state’s investment potential to global stakeholders. Addressing a press conference ahead of the event, Arora noted that the summit would provide an opportunity for investors to interact directly with policymakers and business leaders while exploring emerging opportunities in the state.

The summit, scheduled from March 13 to March 15, will feature 89 sessions, making it one of the most extensive investment events organised in Punjab to date. Officials said the sessions will include panel discussions, policy dialogues and sector-focused interactions designed to promote investment partnerships and highlight the state’s evolving economic landscape.

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Organisers have also planned several country-focused sessions aimed at strengthening economic collaboration with international partners. These sessions are expected to explore trade relations, cross-border investment opportunities and potential partnerships between global companies and businesses operating in Punjab.

A dedicated session focused on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) has also been included in the summit’s agenda. The segment will highlight the importance of supporting small businesses through improved access to finance, technological innovation and new market opportunities, which are seen as critical for boosting employment and economic growth.

The state government hopes that the summit will help position Punjab as a competitive investment destination while strengthening its industrial ecosystem. By bringing together government officials, global investors and industry experts under one platform, the event is expected to generate new investment commitments and foster long-term partnerships that contribute to the state’s economic development.

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