Uttar Pradesh Targets Global Investors with China+1 Strategy
UP’s Ambitious Vision for a $1 Trillion Economy
Lucknow | 5, July 2025 : In line with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision to transform Uttar Pradesh into a $1 trillion economy and a global manufacturing hub, the state is now taking bold steps to tap opportunities created by the China+1 strategy. This approach encourages global manufacturers to diversify supply chains beyond China — and UP wants to be their top alternative in India.
Invest UP Leads Global Outreach Drive
Strategic Global Roadshows in US, UK & Europe
To push this vision forward, Invest UP, the state’s nodal investment promotion agency, has launched a series of global roadshows and high-level business engagements.
Senior state officials will connect with Fortune 500 companies and global industry leaders across the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The goal is clear: attract large-scale industrial investments by showcasing UP’s investor-friendly policies, sectoral strengths, and world-class infrastructure.
Key Cities & Partners for Maximum Impact
The upcoming outreach will cover major cities such as:
- United States: New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles
- United Kingdom: London, Birmingham
- Europe: Paris, Frankfurt, Milan, Amsterdam
These meetings will be supported by Indian embassies, the US India Business Council (USIBC), CII, and FICCI.
Focused Engagement with Global Industry Leaders
Target Sectors in the US
In the US, Uttar Pradesh will hold B2G (Business-to-Government) meetings with top players in:
- Apparel: PVH Corp, Ralph Lauren, Coach
- Digital & Cloud: Google, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud
- Data Centers: Equinix, Stack Infra
- Consumer Goods & Manufacturing: Skechers, Mattel, TOMS, Jakks Pacific
The state plans to forge partnerships, discuss joint ventures, and attract FDI to boost local supply chains and job creation.
European & UK Outreach: Diverse Industry Focus
In Europe and the UK, Invest UP will pitch Uttar Pradesh’s strengths to leading firms in:
- Automotive: BMW, Bosch, Continental
- Chemicals: BASF, Evonik, AkzoNobel
- Renewables: SMA Solar, Shell
- Luxury Fashion & Footwear: Prada, Gucci, Versace, Geox
- Toys: LEGO, Hamleys
- Food Processing: Unilever, Diageo, Tate & Lyle
- Life Sciences: GSK, AstraZeneca, Smith & Nephew
Chief Secretary: UP Ready for Global Partnerships
Reforms & Infrastructure Are Driving Confidence
Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh, emphasized the state’s readiness:
“Uttar Pradesh is undergoing a major industrial transformation under the decisive leadership of CM Yogi Adityanath. We have sector-specific policies, fast-track clearances, and unmatched infrastructure to attract global investment.”
He added that the state wants to build long-term value chains and generate employment-driven growth through global partnerships and technology transfer.
Sectoral Growth Anchors UP’s Global Pitch
Electronics & Semiconductor Push
UP’s push into electronics is anchored by a ₹3,700 crore investment in the HCL-Foxconn OSAT facility, boosting its semiconductor ambitions.
Textile & Apparel Expansion
The state is scaling its textile ecosystem through one PM MITRA Mega Textile Park and ten mini textile parks that cover synthetic, defence, and medical textiles.
Fast-Tracking EV Manufacturing
Uttar Pradesh’s EV Policy 2023 targets 36 GWh of battery production by 2028, further strengthening its clean mobility roadmap.
Growing Data Centre & AI Hub
Noida–Greater Noida is already India’s top data centre hub, with plans to develop an integrated AI City to power the next wave of digital growth.
UP Records Highest New Factory Registrations
The results speak for themselves. In 2024–25, Uttar Pradesh recorded India’s highest number of new factory registrations, underlining investor confidence in its reforms and opportunities.
Combining Policy, Outreach & Infrastructure
Seizing the China+1 Advantage
By combining aggressive global outreach, progressive policy incentives, and infrastructure readiness, Uttar Pradesh is positioning itself as India’s next big manufacturing and innovation hub.
With over 33 sector-specific policies, a fast single-window system, and clearances on priority, UP is ready to turn the China+1 shift into massive growth for its industries and millions of new jobs for its people.
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