Chhattisgarh secures £3.69bn Singapore investment commitments

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has secured FDI commitments worth £3.69 billion from Singapore during a three-day visit, among the largest investment commitments the state has secured from a single visit.

Chhattisgarh and Haryana were the only two states nominated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for the inaugural Singapore-India Network for Growth (SING) Forum 2026.

During the visit, the state secured a £3.54 billion AI-ready data centre campus, signed a skilling MoU with ITE Education Services, Singapore, and explored partnerships with Gardens by the Bay and Mandai Wildlife Group, according to a press release issued by the chief minister’s delegation on Wednesday.

The delegation returned to Raipur on Tuesday from Singapore.

The largest commitment came from Singapore-headquartered Energy Capital Global (ECG), which will develop a 100 MW AI-ready data centre campus in Chhattisgarh worth £3.54 billion.

सिंगापुर में आयोजित Singapore-India Network for Growth (SING) Forum 2026 छत्तीसगढ़ के लिए वैश्विक निवेश की नई संभावनाओं का महत्वपूर्ण मंच बना।

छत्तीसगढ़ की नई औद्योगिक नीति और विकास के लिए तैयार इकोसिस्टम को लेकर वैश्विक निवेशकों की सकारात्मक रुचि और निवेश के प्रस्ताव विकसित छत्तीसगढ़ की ओर बढ़ते कदमों का महत्वपूर्ण संकेत है।

प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी के विकसित भारत के संकल्प के अनुरूप, छत्तीसगढ़ को नए भारत के विकास का एक प्रमुख इंजन बनाने की दिशा में हम निरंतर आगे बढ़ रहे हैं।

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Sunstream Green Energy Pvt Ltd received an Invitation to Invest worth £127.04 million for a 300 MW solar project with battery storage.

Valency International Pte Ltd, a global agribusiness group operating in 22 countries, received an Invitation to Invest worth £29.64 million for an integrated Agro and Food Processing and Export Hub, building a farm-to-market value chain in the state.

The investments are expected to create opportunities across sectors, including careers for young professionals in AI, high-tech digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing, the release said.

Startups and MSMEs will gain business opportunities as suppliers and partners to global companies, while farmers will get access to international markets, it said.

To prepare young people for these industries, the state signed an MoU with ITE Education Services for technical and vocational education and training. The agreement will focus on industry-aligned curricula and stronger pathways to employment.

At the SING Forum, organised by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), Chhattisgarh presented its growth story.

The Forum was attended by Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore; Mark Lee, Chairman, SBF; Kok Ping Soon, CEO, SBF; and senior leaders from Mastercard, Nestlé and IHCL (Taj Hotels).

During a fireside chat, Sai said Chhattisgarh is leading the way in reforms driven by industry needs, with every investment aimed at creating employment across the state.

The chief minister also called on Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Singapore, and discussed deepening India-Singapore ties at the state level, including cooperation in investment, skilling, urban planning and technology.

Sai also led a CEO Roundtable with leaders from more than 15 global companies, including TCS, SMBC, Tolaram Group and Agrocorp.

Meetings with Gardens by the Bay and Mandai Wildlife Group opened new avenues for green development and tourism.

The state said learnings from Gardens by the Bay will help develop botanical gardens in Nava Raipur and greener spaces across Chhattisgarh.

Mandai discussed partnering to make Nandanvan Jungle Safari, Asia’s largest man-made jungle safari, a world-class wildlife destination, with the aim of boosting tourism and creating new jobs.

“This visit has shown the world that Chhattisgarh is ready for global investment, and we return with commitments, partnerships and a clear path forward,” said Chief Minister Sai.

(With inputs from agencies)