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Bengaluru, February 16: Karnataka has received a landmark investment commitment of ?10.27 trillion (approx. $126.2 billion) at the conclusion of the three-day Invest Karnataka summit in Bengaluru. The state government is optimistic that these investments will generate more than 600,000 jobs and provide a significant boost to employment across the state. Minister for Large and Medium Scale Industries, MB Patil, highlighted the government's commitment to converting at least 70% of the proposed investments into reality within the next two years. Notably, 45% of the proposed investments are directed towards North Karnataka, which aligns with the state’s push for balanced regional economic development. Breakdown of Investments Out of the total ?10.27 trillion in proposed investments, ?4.03 trillion consists of publicly announced commitments, while the remaining ?6.23 trillion comes from Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed during the summit. Almost 75% of these investments are expected to be located outside Bengaluru, under the government’s Beyond Bengaluru initiative, which aims to decentralize industrial growth. Sector-wise Investment Distribution The renewable energy sector emerged as the largest beneficiary, securing 41% of the total investments, followed by manufacturing at 25%. Other sectors like infrastructure, logistics, and startup capital also saw substantial commitments. Some of the notable sector-specific investments include: ?1.38 trillion for aerospace, electric vehicles, and R&D. ?1.59 trillion in core manufacturing sectors such as steel and cement. ?4.25 trillion in renewable energy projects. Major Investment Announcements Several high-profile companies made substantial commitments, including: JSW Group, which pledged ?1.2 trillion for renewable energy, cement, steel, and related businesses. Lam Research, which committed ?10,000 crore towards semiconductor manufacturing and R&D. Baldota Steel & Power Limited, which announced ?54,000 crore for an integrated steel plant. The automotive sector also saw significant investments with Volvo, Honda, and Samvardhana Motherson allocating funds for electric vehicle manufacturing. In renewable energy, Hero Future Energies and Mahindra Susten pledged ?22,200 crore and ?36,000 crore, respectively. Growth in Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Karnataka attracted substantial investments in advanced manufacturing, including ?21,950 crore from Suzlon Energy for wind power projects. Emmvee Energy committed ?15,000 crore for solar energy initiatives, and Schneider Electric earmarked ?2,247 crore for R&D and electrical product manufacturing. Additionally, in logistics and industrial parks, ESR Advisers pledged ?2,500 crore for expansion, while TVS Motor Company and Balaji Wafers announced investments in R&D facilities and food processing plants. Karnataka’s Vision for Industrial Growth With investments totaling ?10.27 trillion, Karnataka is positioning itself as a leader in industrial growth, focusing on renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and regional economic balance. This ambitious vision is expected to further strengthen Karnataka's role as a key player in India’s industrial and economic landscape.