Mahindra Group Invests Rs 40,000 Cr in Karnataka

Mahindra Group Announces Nearly Rs 40,000 Crore Investment in Karnataka's Renewable Energy Sector

Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, has unveiled plans to invest nearly Rs 40,000 crore in Karnataka over the next few years. Speaking at the Invest Karnataka-2025 summit, he emphasized the group's dedication to long-term ventures in renewable energy, aerospace, hospitality, and real estate within the state.

Investment Breakdown

Here's a look at the planned investments:

• Mahindra Susten: Plans to invest Rs 35,000 crore in developing over five gigawatts of solar and hybrid projects within five years, creating 6,000-8,000 new jobs.
• Mahindra Holidays: Considering expanding resort operations in Karnataka, particularly in Gokarna and Hampi, with a potential investment of Rs 1,000 crore.
• Mahindra Lifespaces: Currently working on real estate projects worth over Rs 5,000 crore in Bengaluru and planning to invest an additional Rs 6,000 crore.
• Mahindra Defence Services and Mahindra Aerospace: Exploring strategic expansion opportunities with investments of several hundred crores.

Strategic Expansion

Karnataka plays a crucial role in the Mahindra Group's strategic initiatives:

• Renewable Energy Hub: The group's renewable energy portfolio heavily relies on Karnataka for solar and hybrid projects.
• Real Estate Growth: Mahindra Lifespaces sees significant growth potential in the region's real estate market.
• Electric Vehicle Leadership: Karnataka is a key hub for Mahindra's ambitions in the electric three-wheeler market.

Personal Connection and Life Lessons

Anand Mahindra shared his personal connection to Karnataka, recalling his childhood memories from Kodagu, where his family cultivated a coffee plantation. He highlighted three key lessons learned from coffee cultivation:

• Planting deeply rooted bushes for success.
• Providing support for growth.
• Having patience for returns.

These experiences, he noted, shaped his personal and professional life.

Government Support

The Mahindra Group's relationship with Karnataka has thrived due to supportive government policies such as the New Industrial Policy and Global Capability Centres Policy, encouraging business growth and providing confidence for future investments.

Economic Impact

The Mahindra Group currently employs over 25,000 people directly in Karnataka across various sectors, demonstrating its strong involvement with the state and its economy.

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