As part of Karnataka’s efforts to attract global investment and reinforce its position as a hub for advanced manufacturing, innovation, and research, Hon’ble Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Shri M.B. Patil, held key meeting withEpiroc during a high-level roadshow in Sweden.
Shri M.B. Patil met with Mr. Arun Kumar, head of Epiroc’s India operations, who shared the company’s long-term vision and outlined investment plans, including INR 500 crore capital investment this year and an additional INR 1,000 croreby 2030in India.
Shri M.B. Patil presented Karnataka’s industrial strengths, skilled talent pool, and enabling ecosystem, positioning the state as an ideal destination for Epiroc’s future manufacturing expansion in addition to its existing R&D operations. Epiroc’s R&D facility in Bangalore has over 500 employees contributing to 25% of Epiroc’s global R&D output.
The official delegation included Dr. Selvakumar S, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Commerce and Industries, and Smt. Gunjan Krishna, IAS, Commissioner for Industrial Development and Director, Department of Commerce and Industries.
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