India, Oct. 9 -- In a roundtable discussion with a delegation of industry leaders from the UK on Wednesday, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis drew parallels between London and Mumbai, highlighting how Maharashtra offers a conducive environment for industrial growth.

While presenting a detailed overview of the atmosphere of investment in the state, given its infrastructure and promise of development, Fadnavis also fielded many questions from representatives in the delegation. His conversation with over 20 delegates from industries and leading UK universities, lasted nearly 25 minutes. The chief minister was asked about delays in permissions to set up industrial units, red-tapism, dearth of skilled manpower, among other purported impediment...