Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini today met a high-level delegation from Sweden led by IKEA India CEO Mr. Patrik Antoni at Sant Kabir Kutir in Chandigarh. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between Haryana and IKEA and exploring future investment opportunities in the state.
IKEA is a Swedish home furnishings company with India as one of its most important growth markets and a unique example of the company's full value-chain presence. During the meeting, Mr. Patrik Antoni expressed his sincere gratitude to the Chief Minister for the Haryana Government's consistent support in facilitating the timely execution of construction activities and other related processes for IKEA's projects in Haryana.
He also appreciated the prompt assistance extended by the Chief Minister's Office, the Department of Foreign Cooperation and other concerned departments in expediting routine approvals and addressing the company's requirements. Mr. Antoni conveyed IKEA's keen interest in expanding its presence in Haryana and committed to investing in more new projects.
He said Haryana's progressive policies, industry-friendly ecosystem and proactive governance have created a conducive environment for global companies to invest and grow. Welcoming IKEA's continued interest in the state, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini reaffirmed the Haryana Government's commitment to providing a seamless and investor-friendly business environment.
He directed officials of the Chief Minister's Office to extend all possible support to IKEA for the successful implementation of its projects and future expansion plans in Haryana. The Chief Minister also presented a copy of the Bhagavad Gita to Mr. Patrik Antoni as a gesture of goodwill and warm hospitality.
During the interaction, Mr. Antoni invited the Chief Minister to inaugurate IKEA's Gurugram store after its completion next year. The Chief Minister appreciated IKEA's commitment to Haryana and expressed confidence that the project would further strengthen the state's position as a preferred investment destination for global companies.
It is noteworthy that the foundation stone of the store was laid by former Haryana Chief Minister and Union Minister Sh. Manohar Lal. The company is already driving investments of approximately Rs 3,500–4,000 crore in Haryana through its landmark Gurugram project, which is expected to generate around 10,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities.
Spread over nearly 10 acres, the project will be one of IKEA's flagship investments in India, bringing together retail, office spaces and community-focused experiences under a single destination. The Haryana Government is also working closely with the company to ensure the availability of a skilled workforce through its robust skill development ecosystem, enabling local youth to benefit from the employment opportunities created by the project.
Notably, the Department of Foreign Cooperation serves as the nodal department for Haryana's international engagement, facilitating global partnerships, strengthening diplomatic outreach and extending assistance to the Haryanvi diaspora. The department plays a key role in advancing the state government's vision of transforming Haryana through a 'Go Global Approach'.
Chief Principal Secretary to CM Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Advisor to the Chief Minister, Foreign Cooperation Department, Sh. Pawan Kumar Choudhary and other dignitaries were present in the meeting.