Works on 13 projects, drawn from the Expressions of Interest (EoIs) submitted during the Invest Kerala Global Summit (IKGS 2025), are set to start in May. The total investment tied to these projects stands at ₹4,410 crore, according to Kerala’s industries minister P Rajeeve.
Speaking at the launch of two new web portals on April 27, Rajeeve said that IKGS, held in February, had received EoIs worth ₹1.96 lakh crore. While the full roll-out of investments will take time, early signs are already visible. In April alone, four projects worth ₹1,670 crore have begun operations, the Minister said.
From February to April, about 76 projects linked to reinvestments or expansion plans under IKGS have kicked off, with a combined investment of ₹1,385 crore.
To make the investment process more accessible and transparent, two web portals have been launched — ikgseoi.kerala.gov.in for tracking the EoIs and industrialland.kerala.gov.in for listing land parcels suitable for industrial use.
The portal dedicated to EoIs will publish monthly progress reports and provide real-time updates on the status of each investment proposal. It is expected to offer clarity on how investments announced at the summit are actually moving forward.
The industrial land portal, on the other hand, is being positioned as a matchmaking platform. Landowners can list details of their properties suitable for industrial purposes, and potential investors can browse through these listings to find locations that fit their requirements.
Direct contact between landowners and investors is also encouraged through the platform.
While the excitement around investment announcements is natural, much will depend on how these projects move from paperwork to the ground. The state government’s attempt to make the follow-up process public could help maintain momentum and build trust among stakeholders.
