Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Global Investors Summit 2025 welcomed numerous foreign investors, Indian business tycoons, unicorns and many more delegates.
At the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav described the significant potential that Madhya Pradesh encapsulates, and shed light on the handsome returns the state can offer.
While the event is still going on at Bhopal’s Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS), Free Press interviewed various VIP guests present at the venue.
Here are some excerpts:
Veronique Poles, a French national & luxury lifestyle and fashion consultant at Poles Luxe
"I am exploring opportunities in Madhya Pradesh related to textile and handicraft…and it is an amazing state of India! These two days, I am going to be very busy exploring and understanding the scenario and ecosystem.”
When asked if she is going to invest in Madhya Pradesh, she said, “It’s too early to answer this question. At present, we are here to explore all the possibilities and consider all the scenarios to invest.”
JJ Singh, President of Indo-Polish Chamber of Commerce, Poland
The representative said, he had visited various Investment Summits in the past and this is the first time he’s in Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal.
When asked whether he would invest in Madhya Pradesh, he showed a green light and said there are possibilities of Polish Investments coming to the state.
On a lighter note, he stated, “Well me personally, I can not! Because I am representing the Chamber, but definitely, we’ll get the companies to invest in the tourism sector. And we will try to do something with Madhya Pradesh’s tourism sector."
Mohit Malhotara, Global CEO of Dabur India Ltd
“I am based in Delhi and came here only for the summit,” said the Global CEO of Dabur India Ltd Mohit Malhotra.
When asked if the company would invest further in the state, he said, “We have huge investments in Madhya Pradesh, we have already invested 1000 crores in the state. We are looking forward to investing more and that is why I am here to attend GIS. We source spices, grow herbs here for Hajmola, Pudin Hara, Lal Dant Manjan.”
Nadir Godrej, Chairperson, Godrej Industries Group
In a much poetic way, Chairperson of Godrej Industries Group, Nadir Godrej, appreciated the achievements and potential of Madhya Pradesh.
About investments in the state, he mentioned one of the company's FMCG factories based in Gwalior’s Malanpur, which he is planning to expand.
