Bangalore, 21st June: In a major push to attract Danish investments into Karnataka, M.B. Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries & Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka, held a series of high-level strategic meetings with leading Danish companies and business chambers, including Carlsberg, KK Wind Solutions, Novonesis, Novo Nordisk, the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI), and the Indian Danish Chamber of Commerce (IDCC). Notably, Carlsberg has started investing INR 350 crore on ground in Karnataka as part of a MoU signed during the Invest Karnataka 2025 —a strong example of the government’s success in driving MoUs to conversion by grounding investment.
Grounding Investment Commitments: Meeting with Carlsberg-
MB Patil met Jacob Aarup-Andersen, CEO of Carlsberg Group, to review the progress of the company’s ongoing INR 350 crore investment in Karnataka — part of an MoU signed during the Invest Karnataka 2025, Global Investors Meet . Carlsberg presented an overview of their global operations, existing footprint in Karnataka, and reaffirmed their long-term commitment to the Indian market, terming India as a critical growth geography. Minister Patil assured the company of the government’s full support to enhance the ease of doing business in the state.
Consolidating Green Energy Manufacturing: Meeting with KK Wind Solutions-
In a productive interaction with KK Wind Solutions, MB Patil was briefed about the company’s consolidation of manufacturing operations from Yeshwanthpur and Chennai to a central location in Dabaspet, Karnataka. Currently producing control platforms and converters, the company expressed satisfaction with the support extended by the Karnataka government. Minister Patil encouraged KK Wind Solutions to broaden its product portfolio in the state, especially in electronics and platform systems, and discussed strategies to deepen supply chain localization in and around Bengaluru.
Future-Forward Biotech Strategy: Meeting with Novonesis
Minister MB Patil also held talks with Novonesis, which highlighted India — and Karnataka in particular — as a key strategic market amidst evolving global dynamics. Novonesis showed keen interest in the upcoming Knowledge Wellbeing and Innovation (KWIN) City and praised its existing R&D footprint in Whitefield, Bengaluru, which employs over 600 personnel. The Minister invited the company to expand its manufacturing presence in the state and leverage Karnataka’s biotech and innovation ecosystem.
At a meeting with global pharmaceutical leader Novo Nordisk, Minister Patil urged the company to explore setting up manufacturing operations in Karnataka. With Bengaluru already serving as the company’s Indian headquarters and Novo Nordisk commanding 58% of India’s insulin market, the Minister emphasized Karnataka’s strength in pharma and biotech as an ideal platform for expansion.
Institutional Partnerships for Investment Promotion: Meetings with DI & IDCC
Minister MB Patil met with the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) and the Indian Danish Chamber of Commerce (IDCC). Discussions focused on fostering stronger bilateral ties, promoting Karnataka’s investor-friendly policies, and organizing a dedicated business showcase in Bengaluru for Danish companies. Minister Patil also extended an invitation to IDCC to establish an office in Bengaluru to further strengthen Indo-Danish trade relations. DI and IDCC agreed to actively promote Karnataka among their member networks and explore sectoral partnerships across manufacturing, innovation, and sustainability.
These strategic meetings are part of the Government of Karnataka’s proactive global outreach to convert investment commitments made during the Invest Karnataka 2025, Global Investors Meet into grounded projects and to identify new opportunities in high-growth sectors such as renewable energy, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and FMCG.
During the Denmark roadshow, Minister Patil was accompanied by Selvakumar S., IAS, Principal Secretary, and Smt. Gunjan Krishna, IAS, Commissioner for Industrial Development and Director, Department of Industries and Commerce.
