In a first for the event, Fiji’s Defence Minister Pio Tikoduadua will join global leaders and industry giants at the Global Investors Meet (GIM) Invest Karnataka 2025, where India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to inaugurate the high-profile summit on February 11.
Announcing his arrival, Tikoduadua highlighted the deep ties between Fiji and India, expressing hopes for stronger collaboration in trade and investment.
“Fiji and India share a long history of collaboration and we hope to further our relationship.”
Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries M B Patil confirmed that the summit will see an unprecedented international presence, with 19 country partners and nine dedicated pavilions showcasing opportunities for global trade and investment. It is reported that more than 10 country-specific sessions will focus on sectors such as renewable energy, supply chain resilience, and healthcare.
The much-anticipated event will mark the unveiling of Karnataka’s Industrial Policy 2025-30, setting the stage for the state’s industrial growth over the next five years. Karnataka is targeting A$181.5 billion in investments across key sectors, with an ambitious plan to realise at least 70% of these commitments.
The summit will bring together an elite lineup of business and political leaders, with Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Nirmala Sitharaman, Pralhad Joshi, H. D. Kumaraswamy, Ashwini Vaishnav, Shobha Karandlaje, and V Somanna confirming their participation.
Among the high-profile speakers are Anand Mahindra, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Sajjan Jindal, Patrick Lord (COO, LAM Research), and US Department of Energy CIO Ann Dunkin. Some of the most anticipated discussions will feature economic strategist Montek Singh Ahluwalia on India’s economic resilience, former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and Shashi Tharoor on global leadership, and GoogleX founder Sebastian Thrun on disruptive technology.
For the first time, the Invest Karnataka Awards will recognise 14 pioneering industries for their contributions to the state’s economy, with special categories celebrating advancements in Aerospace & Defence, Electric Vehicles, and Biotech & Life Sciences. The first-ever SME Awards will honour 35 outstanding small and medium enterprises, with special recognition for women entrepreneurs and district-level excellence. Startups will also take centre stage, with the VentuRISE competition offering $300,000 in funding, including a $50,000 first-place prize for the most innovative venture.
The three-day event, featuring over 25 technical sessions, will witness an unparalleled exchange of ideas between policymakers, business magnates, and industry pioneers. With an agenda twice as expansive as previous editions, GIM Invest Karnataka 2025 is set to solidify Karnataka’s reputation as a global hub for investment, innovation, and industrial growth.
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