“Maharashtra could attract investment proposals of Rs 96,021 crore in 2015, 2016 and till September in 2017. Karnataka and Gujarat have received proposals worth Rs 3.33 lakh crore and Rs 1.83 lakh crore. Secondly, the actual investment does not reach anywhere close to the figures thrown by the chief minister,” Sawant said. Sawant also said that during the Congress rule the investment was more than Rs 1.07 lakh crore. The NITI Ayog too has certified that the Maharahtra has attracted highest investment at 45% in terms of proposal and actual investment.”

Source: Hindustan Times November 11, 2017 18:33 UTC