Assam Congress accuses CM Himanta Biswa Sarma of corruption, preparing for 2026 elections. Leaders strategize to challenge current government.

Defining the summit as a turning point for the industrial growth of the state Mr Sarma told reporters, “Usually, a strike rate of 50 percent of total investments promised turning into reality

Sarma's meeting with World Bank country director Kouamé also figured future plans, including discussions on establishing plug-and-play industrial park infrastructure in the state, supporting PPP models in various sectors,

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma projects Assam's economy to reach USD 143 billion by 2030, highlighting a significant growth with a 15.2% GDP increase this year. Sarma appeals to investors, emphasizing the transformation from a disturbed past to a peaceful present under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a unique gift - a one-horned rhinoceros made from semiconductor chips - at the inaugural session of the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit here on Tuesday.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 concluded with a record-breaking investment commitment of Rs 4,91,500 crore.

Guwahati: Terming the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit a "landmark for Assam," Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that no state has witnessed such a massive investment summit except Gujarat. Sarma said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doing "everything possible" for Assam.

Ranjit Kumar Dass, Minister of Panchayat and Rural Development of Assam, on Wednesday said that the state has attracted investment of nearly Rs 2 lakh crores so far during the ongoing Advantage Assam 2.

Speaking on Advantage Assam 2.0 and Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025, Cabinet Minister Ashok Singhal on February 26 said that Assam is a favoured destination for investments. “There are a few takehomes today with respect to Advantage Assam Investors Summit.