The Hinduja Group led by Mr. Prakash Hinduja met up with the Chief Minister of Goa Mr. Digambar Kamat. The discussions ranged around the group’s investment plan in some of the key high growth sectors.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Prakash Hinduja said “The Hindujas are very keen to invest in Goa. Our areas of interest lie in the Healthcare, Auto & Media sector. We have had a very fruitful round of discussion with the Chief Minister Mr. Kamat and he has assured us of all possible cooperation.”
The Chief Minister Mr. Digambar Kamat on his part said” We are extremely happy that the Hinduja Group is looking to Goa for its investment. We on our part will extend all possible cooperation to the group for its ventures in the state.”
Hinduja Group through Ashok Leyland, its flagship company and their associate companies will explore the option of building “Tipper” bodies in the state of Goa. Recently the Group had announced its plan to open up a chain of Hospitals across the country. Goa with its high influx of tourists would be a prime location for the Group. The Government has agreed in principle to allot the land for the Group’s ventures.
The Hinduja’s who are well known for their interests in media & film financing business, spoke about upgrading the Goa film festival on the lines of Cannes and thereby creating an international brand image for Goa.
About the Hinduja Group: The Hinduja Group is a multi-billion dollar global investment and banking group with a diversified global portfolio of holdings across the manufacturing services and banking sectors. The Group, founded by Shri P.D. Hinduja in 1914, has activities across three core areas: Investment Banking, International Trading and Global Investments. As part of its Global investments, the Group owns businesses in Automotive, Information Technology, Media, Entertainment & Communications, Banking & Finance, Infrastructure Project Development, Chemicals & Agri business, Energy, Real Estate and Healthcare.
The Hinduja Group also supports charitable and philanthropic activities across the world through the Hinduja Foundation.