Chennai: The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2027 roadshow was held at Taj Coromandel, Chennai, on October 22, bringing together industry leaders and government representatives to explore investment and manufacturing partnerships.
Dr. Manisha Vakil, Minister of State (Women & Child Welfare), Gujarat, led the delegation alongside Shri M. Thennarasan, IAS, Principal Secretary (Urban Development & Urban Housing), and Smt. Neha Kumari, IAS, Mission Director, Gujarat State Electronics Mission.
Ahead of the event, the delegation met representatives of 21 businesses and institutions, including Ashok Leyland, Saint-Gobain, Rane, CavinKare, EID Parry, KLA, Salcomp, IIT Madras Pravartak, Agnikool Cosmos, KONE, Danfoss and GRT Hotels & Resorts.
The roadshow featured a VGGS 2027 presentation by Shri M. Thennarasan and a special screening showcasing Gujarat’s semiconductor ecosystem. Dr. Manisha Vakil highlighted opportunities to combine Tamil Nadu’s strengths in automotive, electronics, engineering and technology with Gujarat’s industrial infrastructure, ports, semiconductors, renewable energy and global connectivity.
Gujarat contributes 17% of India’s manufacturing output and 25% of merchandise exports. The 11th VGGS, scheduled for January 10–12, 2027, in Gandhinagar, will follow the theme “Viksit Gujarat – Shaping Global Future.” The Chennai roadshow aims to strengthen inter-state value chains, encourage technology partnerships, generate employment and accelerate India’s industrial growth under the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
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