India, May 7 -- Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that different districts in the state are emerging as 'new magnets' to attract industrial investments.

He was addressing a gathering in Nashik during the 'Kumbh Udyog Sangam and Nashik district Investment Summit' ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.

During the summit, 314 MoUs were signed across various sectors, potentially attracting over Rs.14,000 crore in investments to the district.

"There was a time when investments were restricted to Mumbai, Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Pune. But, now, districts like Nashik, Palghar, Raigad, Dhule, Ahilyanagar, Sambhajinagar, and Vidarbha region are emerging as new magnets that attract investments," said Fadnavis.

He ...