Maharashtra has signed 67 memoranda of understanding worth Rs 8.57 lakh crore with 65 companies. The deals were exchanged in Mumbai at the launch of the ‘Invest Maharashtra’ initiative.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who inaugurated the platform with Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, said the proposed investments could create 2,91,109 jobs across sectors.

Data centres, IT and semiconductors account for the largest share at Rs 4,15,490 crore. Energy, cleantech, renewables, battery storage and compressed biogas account for Rs 1.03 lakh crore.

Aerospace and defence drew Rs 27,930 crore, while metals and mining accounted for Rs 75,000 crore. Companies named in the clean-energy segment include Oriana Power, Vikram Solar and Jakson Green.

Fadnavis said the initiative aims to make Maharashtra a global investment hub. The platform will coordinate land, power, approvals and skilled manpower for the proposed projects. Officials said the memoranda signed on Monday are among the largest single-day investment commitments announced by the state.