Uttar Pradesh’s industrial development roadmap at the Banking Leadership Summit and Awards 2025*

*Infrastructure and Industrial Development Minister Shri Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ presented Uttar Pradesh’s industrial development roadmap at the Banking Leadership Summit and Awards 2025*

*Several leading institutions, including Adani Group, Radico Group, Amul, Mansingh Goyal Group, Navbharat Defence Systems, received Industry and Corporate Excellence Awards*

*In the banking category, Canara Bank, Bank of India, State Bank of India, Indian Bank, Central Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank, etc. received top honors in various categories*

*Lucknow, December 01, 2025*

Infrastructure and Industrial Development Minister Shri Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ said that Uttar Pradesh is building a high-trust and high-efficiency industrial ecosystem that will fully meet global standards. He announced plans to accelerate the development of export-oriented industries, facilitate NRI investment, create world-class manufacturing zones and logistics hubs, and provide special incentive packages for manufacturing, logistics, and high-tech sectors. He elaborated on the state’s industrial development journey and future plans.

The Minister of Infrastructure and Industrial Development expressed these views today at a high-level Economic and Industrial Policy Conclave, organized by the Indian Investors Federation as part of the 10th Grand Banking Leadership Summit and Awards 2025, at Hotel Taj, Gomti Nagar. The event brought together leading bankers, policymakers, industrialists, financial experts, senior bureaucrats, academics, and entrepreneurs. The conclave aimed to propel Uttar Pradesh to its next level of economic growth and facilitate in-depth discussions on investment flows, MSME empowerment, credit reforms, and new industrial strategies.

The inaugural session was addressed by Mr. Ajay Thakur, CEO and Managing Partner of TGI SME Capital, Mumbai. He stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has achieved unprecedented progress in the MSME sector. The state’s GDP growth rate has reached 8.2 percent, twelve companies have been listed as SMEs, capital inflows have increased, and financial awareness among entrepreneurs has risen dramatically. This is establishing Uttar Pradesh as one of the most attractive investment destinations in the country.

Following this, Mr. Ajit Kumar Mishra of Canara Bank stated that his bank fully supports Uttar Pradesh’s goal of achieving a trillion-dollar economy by 2030. Large-scale financing is being provided in expressways, ethanol production, One District One Product, food processing, and renewable energy sectors.

Mr. Saket of Radico Khaitan cited the state’s growing purchasing power as evidenced by the faster growth in per capita income than GDP. Mr. Ajay Khanna of Central Bank of India and Mr. Amarendra Kumar of Bank of India highlighted the ease and speed of financing under the Chief Minister’s Youth Self-Employment Scheme, Mudra Scheme, and other MSME schemes.

The keynote address was delivered by Mr. Brajesh Kumar Singh, Executive Director of Indian Bank. He emphasized the importance of digital lending, modernization of industrial credit, and the crucial role of public sector banks in industrialization.

The program began with registration and networking, followed by the national anthem and a thematic film showcasing the changing economic landscape of Uttar Pradesh.

The summit concluded with a grand awards ceremony honoring those who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of banking, industry, education, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship.

Several leading institutions, including Adani Group, Radico Group, Amul, Mansingh Goel Group, and Navbharat Defence Systems, received Industry and Corporate Excellence Awards.

In the banking category, Canara Bank, Bank of India, State Bank of India, Indian Bank, Central Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, and Punjab National Bank received top honors in various categories.

In individual awards, several senior bankers, including Mr. Amrendra Kumar, Mr. Ajit Kumar Mishra, and Mr. Brajesh Kumar Singh, were recognized as the Best Officers of the Year.

The conclave brought together all stakeholders from the banking, industry, education, and agriculture sectors to take concrete steps towards further strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s investment climate, empowering MSMEs, and building next-generation industrial infrastructure. Lucknow once again emerged as a key hub for national policy dialogue and economic leadership.

On this occasion, Mr. R.K. Sharan, President of the Indian Investors Federation, Uttar Pradesh State Council, and Mrs. Sangeeta Srivastava, Vice President, warmly welcomed all the distinguished guests and expressed their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all the guests, participants, and partners present for making the event a grand success.

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