Bengaluru, October 24, 2025 — In a major endorsement of industrial growth, Karnataka’s State High-Level Clearance Committee (SHLCC) has approved investment proposals totalling ₹27,607.26 crore from 13 companies, aiming to generate 8,704 direct jobs across the state. Moneycontrol+1
Key Highlights
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The approval was granted at the 66th meeting of the SHLCC, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Moneycontrol+1
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It includes 11 new industrial proposals and 2 expansion proposals. NewsDrum+1
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New proposals amount to about ₹27,228.51 crore, while the expansions make up approximately ₹378.75 crore. NewsDrum
Major Investors & Projects
Some of the key investments include:
| Company | Investment | Jobs Expected |
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| Vayu Assets Pvt. Ltd | ₹1,251 crore | ~1,912 Moneycontrol+1 |
| Tejas Networks Limited | ₹542.19 crore | ~1,312 Moneycontrol |
| Reliance Consumer Products Ltd | ₹1,622 crore | ~1,200 Moneycontrol |
| JSW / JFE Electrical Steel Ltd | ₹7,102 crore | ~900 Moneycontrol |
| HSS Textiles Pvt. Ltd | ₹740 crore | ~800 Moneycontrol |
| Toyota Industries / Engine India (among others) | ~₹1,330 crore | ~550 Moneycontrol |
Other notable names include Schneider Electric, QPIAI India, Jindal Steel, Embassy Industrial Park, Balaji Wafers (in expansion proposals) etc. Moneycontrol
What It Means for Karnataka
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Job Creation
The new approvals aim to create 8,704 direct employment opportunities. This is significant in a state pushing for industrialisation and local manufacturing. Moneycontrol+1 -
Industry Diversity
The mix of investors spans sectors like electronics / electrical steel, consumer products, textiles, IT / telecom hardware (Tejas Networks), etc. This diversification can help balance regional and sector-based risk. -
Economic Momentum
With proposals running into tens of thousands of crores, it reflects growing confidence among large & medium industries in Karnataka’s policy, infrastructure and ease-of-doing-business credentials. -
Regional Impact & Infrastructure
Some of the projects may trigger demand for infrastructure — power, transport, skilled workforce, land / industrial parks, which could prompt complementary public investment.
Possible Challenges ahead
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Implementation & Approvals: After in-principle approval, timely clearances — land, environment, utilities — will be critical.
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Skill / Workforce Readiness: To fill thousands of new jobs, there’s a demand for skilled / technical labour in regions where the factories will locate.
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Infrastructure & Logistics: Connectivity, power / water supply, and local supply chains will need to scale up.
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Sustainability & Regulation: Ensuring compliance with environmental norms, labour laws, and ongoing monitoring.
The Road Ahead
Karnataka’s government, led by CM Siddaramaiah and supported by its industry ministers, seems intent on positioning the state as a preferred destination for large investments. This round of approvals may be a signal to other potential investors — domestic or foreign — that the state is open for business.
If these projects progress smoothly, we can expect not just direct employment, but multiplier effects in service, housing, supply chain sectors, and local economies near the project sites.
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