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World-Class Social Infrastructure

Pleasant climate throughout the year with abundant greenery

Presence of 8 of top 10 international schools in India

Home to world-class golf courses, sports clubs & wildlife resorts

Presence of 100+ five-star hotels, such as Taj Group of Hotels, Hyatt, etc.

Popular tourism destinations including UNESCO Heritage Sites

Bengaluru consistently ranked amongst the best cities to live in India for expats as per Mercers quality of living report

Bengaluru ranked most dynamic city in India as per JLL report

Expatriate friendly ecosystem and lowest crime rate in South India

Karnataka ranked among top 5 states in NITI Aayog’s Sustainable Development Goal India Index

Karnataka boasts a per capita income of Rs 2.49 lakhs, significantly higher than the national average of about Rs 1.51 lakhs.

Karnataka ranks among the top medical tourism cities in the country, with approximately 40% of international patients seeking treatment in India choosing Bangalore as their preferred destination.

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Invest Karnataka Forum, 3rd
Floor, Khanija Bhavan (East Wing), No. 49,
Race Course Road,
Bengaluru– 560 001, India

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Is the Single Window System only for new investors/investments into the state?

Yes, the table below shows the processing fees applicable for an in-principle approval

Project Cost	For General Category (exclusive of taxes)	For SC/ST, Women, Minorities, Backward classes (1 & 2A), Physically challenged, Ex-servicemen Category Entrepreneurs (exclusive of taxes) (% concession)
Up to Rs. 1 crore	Rs. 1,000	50%
Above Rs. 1 crore up to Rs. 5 crore	Rs. 2,000	50%
Above Rs. 5 crore up to Rs. 10 crore	Rs. 5,000	50%
Above Rs. 10 crore up to Rs. 15 crore	Rs. 10,000	50%
Above Rs. 15 crore up to Rs. 30 crore	Rs. 20,000	50%
Above Rs. 30 crore up to Rs. 50 crore	Rs. 40,000	50%
Above Rs. 50 crore up to Rs. 100 crore	Rs. 1,00,000	50%
Above Rs. 100 crore up to Rs. 250 crore	Rs. 2,00,000	50%
Above Rs. 250 crore up to Rs. 500 crore	Rs. 3,00,000	50%
Above Rs. 500 crore up to Rs. 1,000 crore	Rs. 4,50,000	50%
Above Rs. 1,000 crore up to Rs. 5,000 crore	Rs. 7,50,000	50%
Above Rs. 5,000 crore	Rs. 15,00,000	50%
For Government/PSU projects	Free	Free

Where can I find relevant Government Orders and Circulars?

Government Order & Circulars related to Invest Karnataka Forum or Karnataka Udyog Mitra are available under the “Tools & Resources” section of the Invest Karnataka site.

GOs & Circulars

Website content	Remarks/Comments	Object/Link to content
Karnataka Facilitation Act 2020	-
Karnataka Facilitation Act 2020	-
Circular – Operating of units/Establishment which are directly engaged in exports strictly adhering to national directives for COVID – 19 Management	-
Tourism & Hospitality	-

I am considering investment in Karnataka. Who should I reach out for information & help?

As a potential investor, you can either seek help by simply registering your intent to invest by filling some basic details under the “Investor Services” of the Invest Karnataka site. This will allow the investment promotion team to connect with you. Alternatively, you can reach out to the appropriate KUM nodal officer for your sector mentioned below:

Sector Name	Nodal Officer - Name	Nodal Officer - Email	Nodal Officer - Phone
Aerospace & Defence (Industrial Licensing)	Priyanka G Dammanagi	[email protected]	9611548094
Agriculture food processing & packaging	Devaraj N	[email protected]	9880095955
Auto, Auto components & Electric Vehicles	Srinivasappa N	[email protected]	9778506292
AYUSH	Mansoor	[email protected]	8105421082
Biotechnology	Jairaj P	[email protected]	9811356519
Capital Goods (Engineering)	Santosh Malaji	[email protected]	9611644486
Ceramic & Glass	Venkatesh Y K	[email protected]	9060940380
Drugs & Pharmaceuticals	Jairaj P	[email protected]	9811356519
Education & Training	Venugopal G	[email protected]	9845774793
Electronic System Design & Manufacturing	Venkatesh Y K	[email protected]	9060940380
FinTech	Santosh Malaji	[email protected]	9611644486
Healthcare	Mansoor	[email protected]	8105421082
Logistics & Supply chain	Manjunath V H	[email protected]	9880922077
Medical devices	Jairaj P	[email protected]	9811356519
Mining & Mineral	Venkatesh Y K	[email protected]	9060940380
Oil & Gas Industry	Venkatesh Y K	[email protected]	9060940380
Power (Hydro, Solar & Wind)	Venugopal G	[email protected]	9845774793
Retail & E-Commerce	Santosh Malaji	[email protected]	9611644486
Software & IT Services	Priyanka G Dammanagi	[email protected]	9611548094
Textiles	Manjunath V H	[email protected]	9880922077
Tourism & Hospitality	Mansoor	[email protected]	8105421082

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