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INVEST UP

Over the years, we are transforming the State of Uttar Pradesh into the most preferred investment destination in India and therefore, enabling new growth trajectories for shaping the vision of New India.

Invest UP is an investment promotion and facilitation agency powered by the state government of UP. Participate and invest in your desired sectors. With more than 20 sectoral policies along with skilled workers, you will get an opportunity to Establish your business in UP.Invest in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh at The Heart of India

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Yogi Adityanath

Hon’ble Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh, with its inherent strengths, present demographics and future growth potential is an attractive investment destination. Our policies aim to foster the goal of inclusive, sustainable and balanced development. We provide one of the best business environments and responsive policy frameworks in the country.

I invite you to be a part of Uttar Pradesh’s journey of powering New India with Invest UP as your true partner!

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56%
Working Age Population

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24 Crore Population Making UP the Largest Consumer Market in
India

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7% GSDP Growth
(FY 16-20)

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3rd Largest Economy of India

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More than8%Contribution to India’s GDP

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18% Year on Year Exports Growth

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2nd Rank in Ease of Doing Business

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Nivesh Mitra
is one of India’s leading Single Window Clearance System

Imager of 20+ Sectoral Policies

20+ Sectoral Policies

Imager of Largest Railway Network 2nd Highest Road Network in India

Largest Railway Network & 2nd Highest Road Network in
India

Imager of Top 5 Manufacturing Destinations in India

Top 5 Manufacturing
Destinations in India

Imager of Highest Number of MSMEs

Highest Number
of MSMEs

Why UP

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Retail & E-Commerce

India is one of the most promising and developing marketplaces in the world. There is a great deal of desire among multinational corporations to take advantage of the consumer base in India and to enter the market first.

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  • 1 st

    In terms of network of Expressway in India

  • Largest

    Railway network with 16000 km+ of railway track length

  • 1 st

    State to have Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Corridor (Meerut-Delhi)

  • 5 th

    International Airports (4 existing & 1 upcoming)

  • 2 nd

    Largest road network in India (> 400,000 km))

 

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Defence & Aerospace

The Government of India has identified the Defence and Aerospace sector as a focus area for the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, with a formidable push on the establishment of indigenous manufacturing infrastructure supported by a requisite research and development ecosystem.

Sector Overview

  • 3.3%

    Share of GDP spent on defence (2023-24)

  • 12

    Defence exports have reached an all-time high in FY 2023-24

  • INR 1.26Lakh Cr

    Current value of Defence production in FY 2023-24

  • 4.79 %

    Increase in Defence Budget of FY 2024-25 over the FY 2023-24 Budget

 

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IT & ITES

Uttar Pradesh is one of the largest states in India with GDP of more than USD 256 billion & has the largest consumer base in the country with around 240 million people. The Government of Uttar Pradesh has embarked on a journey to achieve a USD 1 trillion economy within the next 5 years, and IT & ITeS has been identified as a core sector to propelling the state's economy.

Sector Overview

  • 6th

    Highest share in India's IT exports growing at CAGR of ~8%

  • 12

    IT/ITes SEZs

  • 7

    Centers of Excellence in the field of AI, Blockchain, 5G, 6G and other Emerging Technologies.

  • 100 Acre

    HCL IT City in Lucknow

 

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Startup

Over 130,000+ startups are recognized by the government of India as of Jan 2024

50% of them having a base in Tier 2 - Tier 3 cities

Sector Overview

  • 13370+

    Startups are recognized by DPIIT

  • 6812+

    startups have at least One-Women Director

  • 66%

    startups at Ideation & Validation Stages

    icro
  • 1 Lakhs+

    Jobs created by Startups

  • 8

    Unicorns

 

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Tourism & Hospitality

The Tourism and Hospitality sector is an integral part of the Make in India initiative, serving as a vital economic catalyst that fuels job creation and rapid development.

Sector Overview

  • Annual

    Footfall of 318 million in 2022 (18.3% share in India)

  • 1 st

    In terms of destination for domestic tourists in India

  • 5th

    Highest Foreign tourist footfall in India

  • Hotspot

    For heritage and cultural tourism

  • Emerging

    Destination for eco-tourism

 

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MSME

The Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are one of the driving forces propelling the Indian economy towards global greatness. They work silently and continuously for up gradation of skills and understanding of the markets and provide employment for lakhs of youth in each year. MSMEs not only play a crucial role in providing ample employment opportunities but also helped in industrialization of the rural and backward areas thereby reducing regional imbalances assuring more equitable distribution of national income and wealth.

Sector Overview

  • Largest

    MSME base 14.2% in India

  • 90

    Registered & non registered MSMEs in India

  • 45%

    of State’s exports is contributed by MSME units

  • Wide manufacturing

    leading in range engineering goods, Carpets, Leather goods, apparel etc.

 

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Electronics & Technology

The world’s fastest-growing industry, Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) continues to transform lives, businesses, and economies across the globe. India is expected to become a $1 Tn digital economy by FY26. Currently, the electronics market in India is valued at $155 Bn with domestic production accounting for 65%.

Sector Overview

  • Largest

    Exporter of Consumer Electronics in India

  • 196 +

    ESDM Companies presently operating in the state

  • 55 %

    Of total India, mobile component manufacturing units present operates from the State

  • 40 %

    Of the mobile manufactured in the country comes from the State

 

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Handloom & Textile

India’s Textiles Exports were highest ever in FY 2021-22, crossing $44 Bn

India is the largest cotton producer (23%) in the world and has the highest area under cotton cultivation (39% of world area). Cotton plays a major role in sustaining the livelihood of an estimated 6.5 Mn cotton farmers.

Sector Overview

  • 3rd Largest

    Textile Producer in India

  • 5 th Largest

    Producer of Silk in India

  • 5 th Largest

    Base of Apparels in India

  • 1.5

    of the overall GDP of UP comes from T&A sector

 

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Renewable Energy

India is the 3rd largest energy consuming country in the world.

India stands 4th globally in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity (including Large Hydro), 4th in Wind Power capacity & 5th in Solar Power capacity (as per REN21 Renewables 2024 Global Status Report).The country has set an enhanced target at the COP26 of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy by 2030. This has been a key pledge under the Panchamrit. This is the world's largest expansion plan in renewable energy.

Sector Overview

  • 23GW

    State Solar Potential

  • 2632 MW

    Solar Power already installed capacity in the State

  • 2000 MW

    Solar Capacity to be added under PM KUSUM Scheme as declared by the State

 

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Warehousing & Logistics

The Indian logistics and warehousing industry is at the heart of the nation’s economic expansion. As businesses continue to adopt advanced technologies and automation, the sector is poised to become more efficient, productive, and sustainable. Government policies and infrastructure improvements further enhance its investment appeal, making it a dynamic and globally competitive industry with immense potential for future growth.

Sector Overview

  • 57%

    Catchment Area in AKIC

  • 8.5%

    Catchment Area in DMIC

  • 16

    Clusters identified for Multi-Modal Logistics Facilities

  • 1st

    Multi-Modal Waterways Terminal on River Ganga

 

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Auto Components

The auto component industry is a significant contributor to India’s GDP, employment, and exports.

It serves both domestic and international markets, with major exports to Europe, Asia, and North America.

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Medical Device & Pharma

India is the 4th largest market for medical devices in Asia, amongst the top 20 markets globally.

Sector Overview

  • 38 .2%

    It has been officially recognized as a focus sector in the state’s industrial policy.

  • 22

    Medical Devices manufacturing Units

  • 17%

    Share of national sales in terms of value

  • USD 100 Mn+

    Market worth in healthcare and medical device exports

 

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Agriculture & Food Processing

The share of processed food exports in agri-exports has increased substantially from 13.7% in 2014-15 to 25.6% in 2022-23.

Sector Overview

  • Largest

    Production of Milk, Grain, Sugarcane, Mangoes and Indian Gooseberries

  • # 3

    In India in Production of fruits

  • # 3

    In India in inland fish production

  • Largest

    Exporter of processed frozen meat in India

  • 77

    Government community fruit preservation and training centers at district level

 

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Fintech

Rapid Growth : The Indian FinTech market is one of the fastest-growing globally, with an estimated market size of USD 111.14 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 421.48 billion by 2029.

Sector Overview

  • 10000 +

    Professionals Employed

  • $ 500 Million

    has been invested

  • 150 %

    growth has been observed in FinTech Startups in last 5 years

  • 20 Billion

    Is generated annually in the form of revenue

 

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Our Leadership

Yogi Adityanath
Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath

Hon'ble Chief Minister Uttar Pradesh
Shri Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi'
Shri Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi'

Shri Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi'

Hon'ble Cabinet Minister
Shri Jaswant Saini
Shri Jaswant Saini

Shri Jaswant Saini

Hon'ble Minister of State, Industrial Development
Shri Manoj Kumar Singh
Shri Manoj Kumar Singh

Shri Manoj Kumar Singh

Chief Secretary
Infrastructure & Industrial Development Commissioner
Shri Anil Kumar Sagar
Shri Anil Kumar Sagar

Shri Anil Kumar Sagar

Principal Secretary, Infrastructure and Industrial Development Department
Shri Abhishek Prakash (IAS)
Shri Abhishek Prakash (IAS)

Shri Abhishek Prakash (IAS)

CEO, Invest UP
Shri Prathamesh Kumar (IAS)
Shri Prathamesh Kumar (IAS)

Shri Prathamesh Kumar (IAS)

ACEO, Invest UP

Listen from Our Investors

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Mr. Mukesh Ambani

CMD, Reliance Industries

"Coming to UP is a patriotic duty for me…Reliance will be a reliable partner to the people and Government of Uttar Pradesh"

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Mr. Gautam Adani

CMD, Adani Group

“…the numerous rivers including the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati that interconnects UP, the fertile land across the valley, the abundance of natural resources, UP’s centralised location within a rapidly growing India and it’s demographic dividend, all makes Uttar Pradesh a state of unlimited potential.”

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Mr. N Chandrasekaran

Chairman, Tata Sons

We are extremely committed to the growth of Uttar Pradesh, across sectors – be it services or manufacturing sector, digital and IT sector or in social sector and infrastructure – to make Uttar Pradesh a glorious state.

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Mr. Anand Mahindra

Chairman, Mahindra & Mahindra

Uttar Pradesh has several advantages. It has an abundance of natural resources. Owing to its potential and size, Uttar Pradesh can compete with several countries as well.”

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Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla

Chairman, Aditya Birla Group

Uttar Pradesh has vast untapped potential. The State has an investment friendly government that is keen on improving ease of doing business and infrastructure in the state.

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Mr. Hyun Chil Hong

President & CEO, Samsung India

UP is one of the most important states for Samsung and the expansion of the Noida mobile unit will further strengthen our presence in the country and enhance our manufacturing operations. The Noida factory is our star performer and rates as one of the best facilities across the globe.

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Mr. Nadir Godrej

Chairman, Godrej Industries

UP is a big market as it has the largest population. UP’s billions are beckoning investors.

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Mr. Shiv Nadar

Chairman, HCL

The development of IT city will further boost the momentum for innovation-led growth and social development in the State

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Mr. Lalit Khaitan

Chairman & MD, Radico Khaitan

UP has made several remarkable achievements on development front, which has been highlighted in studies conducted by various independent agencies and even the industry body.