Invest Kerala Global Summit Delivers: ₹54,908 Crore Projects Take Off in One Year

KOCHI:
One year after the state government organised the Invest Kerala Global Summit to attract investors by leveraging Kerala’s investor-friendly environment, projects worth ₹54,908.22 crore have moved into the implementation phase. This represents over 40 per cent of the EoIs received at IKGS with readily available land, said Minister for Industries, Law and Coir Shri P Rajeeve.

The Minister told reporters here that the summit, which significantly enhanced Kerala’s global investment profile, received Expressions of Interest (EoIs) worth ₹1,81,209 crore from 449 investors. Of these, 115 projects have already begun construction or started operations generating 66,073 employment opportunities. The government had focused on 22 priority sectors, including tourism, food processing, IT, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare.

The government is now concentrating on ensuring time-bound implementation of the committed investments. Projects have been categorised based on investment value, with systematic follow-up carried out through KSIDC, the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, and KINFRA. Investments up to ₹100 crore are monitored by the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, while projects above ₹100 crore are overseen by KSIDC. A dedicated mechanism has also been established to expedite clearances and conduct periodic project reviews, he said.

Investment Progress – Key Details (as on 18.02.2026)

• Total EoIs received: 449
• Total proposed investment value: ₹1,81,209 crore
• Total potential employment: 4,97,800
• Projects with land availability: 285
• Projects with land that have begun construction: 115 (40.35%)
• Total investment of projects under construction: ₹54,908.22 crore
• Expected employment from projects under construction: 66,073

To enhance transparency in the investment process, the government has introduced a dedicated online portal. The platform helps track the work of nodal officers and address issues faced by investors by bringing them to the attention of relevant departments.

Additionally, an advisory committee chaired by the Minister for Industries has been constituted to resolve implementation bottlenecks. The government has already approved 22 major policy reforms to improve the investment climate. The formation of a special task force within the Local Self-Government Department and the establishment of Investment Facilitation Cells in all district collectorates have further accelerated project execution. The government views the commencement of construction in 115 projects as a significant milestone, reflecting the collective efforts to transform investment commitments into tangible development.

The press meet was attended by APM Mohammad Hanish, Additional Chief Secretary (Industries), KSIDC chairman C Balagopal and KSIDC MD Vishnuraj P, IAS.