Adani, Tata Power to invest Rs 800 billion in Assam’s infrastructure
Author: PPD Team Date: 27/02/2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 27/02/2025
Adani Group has announced an investment of Rs 500 billion in Assam for airports, aerocities, city gas distribution, power transmission, cement, and road projects.
The announcement was made at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment & Infrastructure Summit 2025 in Guwahati, where investors, policymakers, and industry leaders discussed the state’s economic potential.
Additionally, Tata Power has signed an MoU with the Government of Assam to develop 5,000 MW of renewable energy and storage projects, including solar, wind, and hydro, with an investment of Rs 300 billion over the next five years.
The state government will facilitate land acquisition and support infrastructure development for seamless transmission, establish renewable energy parks, and allocate land for group captive sites. It will also provide single-window clearances, financial incentives, and skill development programs.
The investments align with Assam’s Act East Policy to strengthen trade and connectivity with Southeast Asia.
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