Assam CM highlights northeast’s role in India’s growth at ICC Global Business Summit
Himanta Biswa Sarma used the ICC Global Business Summit 2026 to spotlight Northeast India’s development potential. He said the region’s growth can strengthen India’s wider economic progress and invited businesses to explore opportunities.
- Sep 18, 2026,
- Updated Sep 18, 2026, 12:54 PM IST
- Sarma said the region can substantially strengthen the country’s economic trajectory
- He called the gathering a useful forum for showcasing development possibilities
- The chief minister stressed broader business outreach for the northeastern states
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the Northeast’s potential to contribute significantly to India’s development while speaking at the ICC Global Business Summit 2026.
Speaking about the summit, Sarma described the event as a valuable platform that provided the Northeast with an opportunity to present its development potential before a wider business audience.
Sarma said the region has a major role to play in India’s growth and noted that development of the Northeast could provide a strong boost to the country’s overall economic progress.
He also highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s continued focus on the Northeast and said platforms such as the ICC Global Business Summit provide an opportunity to speak about the region and its potential.
Sarma described the summit as a successful platform and extended an invitation to people and businesses to explore opportunities in Northeast India.
