The Karnataka government has approved 147 industrial projects involving proposed investments of ₹6,825.93 crore, with the potential to generate approximately 18,600 employment opportunities across the state. The approvals were granted by the State Level Single Window Clearance Committee (SLSWCC) during its 161st meeting chaired by Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development Minister MB Patil.

Of the total approved projects, 131 will be established in districts outside Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural, supporting industrial development and investment opportunities across other parts of Karnataka.

According to Minister MB Patil, 36 major projects involving investments of more than ₹50 crore each account for ₹4,507.71 crore and are expected to generate 12,074 jobs. Another 108 projects, with investments ranging between ₹15 crore and ₹50 crore, will attract ₹2,238.37 crore and create approximately 6,526 employment opportunities. The committee also approved additional investments of ₹79.85 crore in three existing projects.

Investments Across Multiple Industrial Sectors

The approved projects cover several key industries, including food processing, textiles, data centres, semiconductors, electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM), IT parks, aerospace, sugar and general engineering.

Among the major investment proposals, Advaith Tech LLP will invest ₹380 crore to establish an IT and ITES park at Devanahalli, creating around 500 jobs. Vista Spaces Tec Hoodi Private Limited has proposed an investment of ₹260 crore for an IT/ITES park at Doddanekundi in Bengaluru East, which is expected to generate 750 jobs.

The latest approvals highlight Karnataka's continued efforts to attract industrial investments, strengthen its manufacturing ecosystem and encourage balanced regional development beyond Bengaluru. Investments in sectors such as textiles, electronics, aerospace and engineering are also expected to support industrial expansion and employment generation across the state.