Vijayapura emerges as investment magnet with ₹17,000 crore proposals across sectors
Bengaluru: The district of Vijayapura in Karnataka is poised to witness an infusion of industrial activity with investment proposals worth nearly ₹17,000 crore. The state’s Minister for Large and Medium Industries, MB Patil, who also oversees the district as its in-charge minister, shared on his 'X' account, that a number of companies have shown concrete interest in setting up projects across diverse sectors including renewable energy, food processing, beverage production and component manufacturing.
Among the major developments, the Reliance Group’s Campa Cola brand has received formal approval to establish a cold beverages and bottling facility in the Mulawada Industrial Area Phase 2. Spread across 100 acres, the project involves an estimated investment of ₹1,622 crore and is expected to generate around 1,200 direct employment opportunities.
According to a report published by The Hindu, other proposals include a ₹350 crore food grain processing unit by Wings Vitera and a ₹360 crore investment by wind turbine blade manufacturer Suzlon. In addition, plans are underway to set up aviation training institutes in view of the upcoming airport in Vijayapura, with companies such as Melstar expressing interest in the initiative.
Patil indicated that these developments follow a series of investment commitments secured during the recent 'Invest Karnataka-25' Global Investors Meet.
In the renewable energy space, significant proposals have been submitted by ReNew Power, Rsolec and Hexa Climate, collectively amounting to approximately ₹16,700 crore. Alongside, there is notable interest from firms engaged in solar energy, food and beverage production, textiles and sugarcane-based ethanol manufacturing, with other proposals currently under discussion.
Beyond Vijayapura, the Karnataka government has also approved a set of industrial projects in other districts. Zenfold Biosciences has proposed an enzyme production unit in Chamarajanagar with an investment of ₹490 crore, while Astral Coatings will set up a paints and adhesives facility in Vemagal, Kolar, with a proposed outlay of ₹174.99 crore. Wipro Hydraulics is investing ₹499 crore in a copper lamination unit near Devanahalli, Bengaluru Rural.
Vijayapura Set for an Industrial Leap!
— M B Patil (@MBPatil) August 4, 2025
Vijayapura is stepping into a new era of industrial growth with investment proposals worth over ₹17,000 crore across diverse sectors. I'm glad to share that Reliance’s #CampaCola unit at Mulawad has received approval for ₹1,622 crore,… pic.twitter.com/OVu9WnzlLS
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Smriti Mandhana named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2025
New Delhi (PTI): Star batter Smriti Mandhana, who played a pivotal role in India's historic 2025 Women's World Cup triumph, was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2025 at a glittering function here on Monday.
Chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh won the Emerging Player of the Year award, for her historic FIDE Women's World Cup triumph at just 20.
Preethi Pal was named the Para-Sportswoman of the Year, for winning two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympics in track and field, while Anjali Bhagwat was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising her pioneering career as India's first woman shooter to reach an Olympic final and her trailblazing success on the world stage.
Mandhana, who is currently touring Australia with the Indian team for multi-format bilateral assignments, said in a video message: "Thank you BBC for giving me the awardfor Best Sportswoman of the Year. 2025 was a special year for women's cricket, especiallytowards the end we had a World Cup and I'm happy I could contribute and help India win matches.".
At 29, the left-handed batter is already among the game's greats, with the second-highest number of centuries in women's One Day Internationals and ranking third in total runsscored among current players worldwide.
Hailing from Sangli city in Maharashtra, the affable Mandhana was inspired by her father and brother, both of whom played cricket at the district level.
In September last year, she made a 50-ball hundred against Australia – the fastest 50 over international ton (men and women) by an Indian in the format, breaking Virat Kohli's record.
The award winners were decided by a distinguished grand jury comprising Leander Paes, Deepa Malik, and Anju Bobby George.
Praising the athletes' achievements CEO of BBC News, Jonathan Munro said: "Congratulations to this year's winners who showcase the very best in sporting excellence. The BBC World Service is committed to bringing such stories of human endeavour and outstanding success to audiences across India and around the world.".
Additionally, the ceremony also celebrated a wide spectrum of talent and impact, recognizing star performers and changemakers for redefining the landscape of Indian sport.
BBC Star Performers of the Year 202.
• Indian Women's Cricket Team: for their historic World Cup victory.
• Ekta Bhyan, Deepthi Jeevanji and Preethi Pal: for their trailblazing performances at the World Para Athletics Championship.
• Indian Women's Cricket Team for the Blind: for their inspiring World Cup victory.
• Indian Women's Kabaddi Team: for their smashing victory in World Cup.
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BBC Changemakers of the Year 202.
• Indian Women's Ice Hockey Team: for breaking barriers in a non-traditional sport.
• Rajbir Kaur: Indian field hockey player and former captain of the women’s national team.
• Savita Punia: Indian field hockey player and current member of the national team.
• Paani Devi: recognised for her impactful contribution to grassroots sport.
