Hettich Strengthens Industry Ties at Madhya Pradesh Investment Meet

23 Oct 2025 CW Team

Hettich India, a global leader in furniture fittings, reinforced its commitment to Madhya Pradesh’s industrial growth as a Guest of Honour at an Interactive Session on Investment Opportunities in Power, Renewable Energy Equipment, and White Goods Manufacturing, hosted by the Government of Madhya Pradesh in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at Hotel Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai.

The session, chaired by Dr Mohan Yadav, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, brought together leading domestic and international investors, industry representatives, and business leaders to discuss opportunities in the state’s rapidly growing industrial ecosystem.

Andre Eckholt, Managing Director, Hettich India SAARC, Middle East, and Africa, highlighted Hettich’s long-standing association with the state and its confidence in its growth potential.

“Hettich Board remains firmly committed to Madhya Pradesh as a key region for its growth and development. The company has already invested over Rs 10 billion, and plans to increase its total investment to Rs 15 billion over the next five years, generating local employment, strengthening infrastructure, and supporting economic development,” said Eckholt.

The Chief Minister emphasised Madhya Pradesh’s focus on investment and job creation in 2025, noting transformative projects such as PM MITRA Park, Dhar, and the Manufacturing Zone for Power & Renewable Energy in Narmadapuram, which have attracted strong investor interest.

The event served as a platform for dialogue between government and industry, reinforcing Madhya Pradesh as one of India’s fastest-growing industrial destinations and a vital contributor to the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

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