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Vision of Uttar Pradesh echoed in Davos, global investors showed great interest. Up Investment Davos 2026 Yogi Global Investors Meet
Sanjeev Kumar | January 20, 2026 3:22 PM CST


The Uttar Pradesh government presented the state's investment opportunities to global investors at the World Economic Forum Davos 2026. Companies like Louis Dreyfus and Sify showed interest in agriculture, energy and AI based data center investments in UP.

When the direction of the world's economy is being decided in the snowy valleys of Davos, Uttar Pradesh was also seen strongly present with its development agenda. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the UP government not only made its presence felt at the World Economic Forum, but also projected the state as the new global hub of investment. The meetings held with international investors made it clear that UP no longer just talks about possibilities, but is moving forward with concrete proposals.

UP's vision in front of global investors

At WEF Davos, the UP government delegation detailed the investment opportunities available in the state before the world's big companies. The emphasis was on UP's preparedness and policy support in every sector—from industrial infrastructure to logistics, energy, digital technology and agri-business. During this period, many global investors showed interest in long-term investment in the state.

Dialogue on Agriculture and Energy with Louis Dreyfus

The conversation with international agri-trade company Louis Dreyfus was special. The company reiterated its strong network and long-term commitment in India and Uttar Pradesh. Plans for new mills in the edible oil and pulses sector, modern warehousing and supply chains equipped with digital tracking—all these points were discussed positively. Along with this, possibilities of investment on projects related to sustainable development like energy production from agricultural waste were also explored.

Preparation for AI-ready data center in Noida

Sify Technologies, a global digital services company, hinted at major investment in Uttar Pradesh, especially Noida. Under the proposed scheme, there was serious brainstorming on setting up renewable energy based and AI-ready data centres. Discussions on points like reducing water consumption through modern cooling technology, developing AI cities in the vicinity and partnering with global tech companies projected UP as a technology hub.

The delegation of Uttar Pradesh government is participating in the WEF running from 19 to 23 January with full preparation. Under the leadership of Cabinet Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, senior administrative officials and the team of Invest UP are communicating with global investors. The objective is clear—to make the state a preferred destination for Global Capability Centers and high-value investments.

Global trust through ease of doing business

At Davos, the UP government assured investors that the state has policy stability, fast connectivity, a huge consumer market and a strong system of time-bound project implementation. The improvements made in ease of doing business and investor-friendly environment have made Uttar Pradesh more attractive in the eyes of global companies.


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