The inaugural Rising Northeast: The Investors’ Summit 2025 will be held on May 23 and 24 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, highlighting the vast investment and trade potential of India’s Northeast Region. Organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) in partnership with FICCI and Invest India, the summit will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The two-day event aims to showcase the Northeast’s geostrategic advantage, abundant natural resources, skilled workforce, and access to markets in the region and neighboring ASEAN and BBN (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal) countries. “The Northeast Region offers a unique platform for forging alliances, partnerships, and gaining a clear vision of opportunities for expanding businesses, making new investments, and setting up greenfield manufacturing projects,” said a DoNER official.
The summit will feature discussions across nine priority sectors: agriculture, food processing, textiles, handloom and handicrafts, entertainment and sports, education and skill development, healthcare, IT and ITES, tourism and hospitality, infrastructure and logistics, and energy. Over 2,000 delegates, including policymakers, industry leaders, investors, multilaterals, and startups, will engage in G2B and B2B meetings to explore collaborations, expansions, and MoUs.
A high-level delegation from Assam, led by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, will highlight the state’s strengths in traditional sectors like tea and emerging areas such as tourism and manufacturing. “Guided by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, Assam has become a powerhouse of opportunities. From tea to trade and tourism, we offer enormous possibilities for business,” Dr. Sarma said.
Known as India’s Green Hub, the Northeast is rich in biodiversity and resources like oil, gas, coal, minerals, timber, medicinal plants, bamboo, and water, making it ideal for eco-tourism and agro-based industries. Its cultural diversity, with unique ethnic communities and traditions, offers significant opportunities in tourism and handicrafts.
The region’s strategic location provides seamless access to ASEAN markets, positioning it as a hub for manufacturing and services. Investors can leverage a supportive policy framework, including tax holidays, subsidies, and reimbursements offered by the Government of India and the eight Northeast states. The region also offers a skilled, English-proficient workforce and lower labor costs compared to other parts of India and the world.
With rapid infrastructure development, including new industrial and technology parks, a low crime rate, stable political climate, and a growing consumer market driven by rising incomes and urbanization, the Northeast is poised for significant growth. Roadshows in seven major Indian cities have already generated strong interest among investors.
The Rising Northeast: The Investors’ Summit 2025 is set to be a landmark event, unlocking the region’s potential as India’s growth engine and fostering new opportunities for global and domestic investors.
