From January to March, a total of 1,057 enterprise investment projects were approved (recorded) in Huai'an, with a year-on-year increase of 31.47%. The total investment reached RMB 284 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 47.47%.

By industry, the city saw 79 new projects in the primary industry, representing a year-over-year decrease of 5.95%. The total investment was approximately RMB 15.799 billion, marking a 57.16% surge year on year and constituting 5% of the city's overall investment. In the secondary industry, there were 680 new projects, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 40.79%. The total investment reached around RMB 198.226 billion, showing a 94.64% increase year on year and accounting for 70% of the city's total investment. The tertiary industry observed the inception of 298 projects, showing a year-over-year growth of 25.74%. The total investment climbed to about RMB 69.974 billion, dropping by 13.28% year on year and making up 25% of the city’s aggregate investment.