Guwahati, Feb 25: JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal has announced plans to expand the company’s presence in Assam by investing in cement manufacturing, renewable energy, and thermal power projects. The initiative aims to boost industrial growth and strengthen the state’s infrastructure.
Speaking at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment & Infrastructure Summit 2025 in Guwahati, Jindal emphasized the Northeast’s role in India’s economic progress. “If the Northeast grows, only then will the entire country progress,” he stated.
JSW Group is actively exploring the establishment of cement plants in Assam to meet the rising regional demand. Additionally, with the state’s increasing electricity requirements, the company plans to invest in large-scale thermal and renewable energy projects.
“Our investment will accelerate Assam’s growth and create new employment opportunities,” Jindal said.
The Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit has attracted key political and business leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Union Ministers Dr. S. Jaishankar, Jyotiraditya Scindia, and Sarbananda Sonowal, is attending the event.
Industrial leaders such as Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani are also present, reflecting strong private sector interest in Assam’s industrial expansion.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi highlighted Assam’s economic progress, stating that the state’s economy has doubled in the past six years under the BJP government. He also underscored the Northeast’s economic and strategic significance, calling the region a key driver of India’s future development.
With JSW Group and other corporate giants committing to investments, Assam is set for rapid industrialization, employment generation, and advancements in the renewable and power sectors.
