The state also saw significant business engagement in the UAE and the Expo. The Industries Department and the MIDC, headed by Hon. Minister of Industries, Shri Subhash Desai, ACS (Industries) Shri Baldev Singh and CEO, MIDC, Dr. P. Anbalagan, went all out in their efforts to bring investments to Maharashtra and successfully signed 25 MoUs worth INR 15,260 Cr. (USD 2 Bn) in key thrust sectors such as Auto & Auto Components, Logistics, EV, Textiles, Data Center, Phama, Biofuels and Energy. Companies from 6 countries i.e. Japan, Singapore, Sweden, Korea, Germany, and Italy have agreed to invest in Maharashtra. Maharashtra also signed an MoU with an Africa-India Economic Foundation for bilateral trade and co-operation. Hon. Minister and senior officials from Industries Department also engaged with global MNC’s such as Honeywell, DP World, Tabreed, Sharaf Group, Virgin Hyperloop etc. in one-to-one discussions about future co-operation. The industries department also held knowledge sharing and networking sessions with key investors in thrust sectors such as Food Processing, Social Infrastructure, AVGC and Logistics. Not only did the Government represent its opportunities, but also business delegates from large Indian corporates evangelized the Maharashtra story. At the CEO Conclave sector champions in sectors of EV, Infrastructure, Pharma etc. spoke at length about why Maharashtra is one of the best places to invest in India. Furthermore, a panel discussion was held with Hon’ble Minister in the panel to discuss the roadmap for Realizing the Trillion Dollar economy.