ગાંધીનગર, ૭ નવેમ્બર, ૨૦૨૬: ૧૦થી ૧૨ જાન્યુઆરી ૨૦૨૭ દરમિયાન યોજાનારી વાઇબ્રન્ટ ગુજરાત ગ્લોબલ સમિટ પહેલાં રાજ્યના મંત્રીઓની આગેવાનીમાં બે પ્રતિનિધિમંડળોએ ઓસ્ટ્રેલિયા, ન્યુઝીલેન્ડ, સિંગાપોર અને દક્ષિણ કોરિયાનો પ્રવાસ કર્યો.
With the 11th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit due in Gandhinagar on 10 to 12 January 2027, the state has reported back on two overseas roadshows. Minister Arjun Modhwadia led one to Singapore and South Korea from 19 to 26 October, and Minister Rushikesh Patel led the other to Australia and New Zealand from 26 October to 2 November.
The roadshows at a glance
| Country | Cities or sites named | Engagements reported | Sector focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Micron, ASMPT and A*STAR sites | 20 meetings: 9 one-to-one, 2 government, 5 roundtables, 4 site visits | Semiconductors, water, digital technology |
| South Korea | Hanwha Ocean, HJ Heavy Industries and Seoul Semiconductor sites | 25 engagements: 15 one-to-one, 3 roundtables, 7 site visits | Shipbuilding, semiconductors, data centres, biotechnology |
| Australia | Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane | 9 one-to-one, 3 ministerial, 6 roundtables with 100+ participants | Sports infrastructure, critical minerals, renewables |
| New Zealand | Auckland | 2 one-to-one, 1 ministerial, 2 roundtables with 50+ participants | Battery storage, renewables, logistics, banking |
The one concrete number
The most specific prospect is from Singapore: Bharat SemiTech expressed interest in a semiconductor equipment plant at Sanand, at about ₹1,000 crore. That is an expression of interest. Neither release reports a signed agreement or gives a total investment figure.
Sports and the Olympic angle
The Australian leg leaned towards stadiums and big events. The delegation visited the MCG, Marvel Stadium and the Gabba, and discussed opportunities linked to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games at a Queensland government event. Sports infrastructure firms such as Populous and Cox Architecture were among those it met.
A request from Korean companies
South Korean companies suggested that Gujarat appoint a single point of contact to support investors and their projects. The release records the suggestion but does not say whether the state will act on it.
Who else travelled
Private-sector members of the Australia and New Zealand delegation came from Shakti Group of Companies, Reliance Industries, Alexius Projects and Hindustan Mag. The Asia delegation included officials from the Department of Science and Technology and the Planning Department, and representatives of GIFT City, FICCI and KPMG.
Explore
Browse RERA-registered projects in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad, the district that includes Sanand.
Source
- Gujarat Information Bureau, મુખ્યમંત્રીશ્રી કાર્યાલય, ગુજરાત: press release dated 7 November 2026, “ઓસ્ટ્રેલિયા-ન્યુઝીલેન્ડમાં વાઇબ્રન્ટ ગુજરાત ગ્લોબલ સમિટ 2027 માટે હાઇ-લેવલ રોડ-શો યોજાયો” (release ID 56189). Available on GIB's Department Releases page.
- Gujarat Information Bureau, English edition, Industries & Mines Department: press release dated 6 November 2026, “Gujarat’s Successful Roadshow in Singapore and South Korea for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit: Prospects of Crores in Investment and Partnerships.” (release ID 56137). Available on GIB's Department Releases page.
- Photos: Gujarat Information Bureau.