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Haryana launches 28-point reform agenda to lure investors and simplify business rules
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 03:37 AM
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The Haryana government announced a comprehensive 28-point reform package aimed at improving the investment climate and easing regulatory procedures for businesses in the state.
New Delhi, Oct 9 (TOI) – The Haryana administration unveiled a 28-point reform agenda designed to make the state more attractive to domestic and foreign investors. The package includes measures to streamline licensing, reduce compliance burdens, and introduce incentives for sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, and agribusiness.
State officials said the reforms will cut approval times for new projects, digitize several regulatory processes, and provide tax concessions for companies that create employment. A dedicated single‑window portal is also slated for launch to serve as a one‑stop interface for all business clearances.
The initiative is part of Haryana's broader strategy to boost its Gross State Domestic Product and generate jobs ahead of the upcoming fiscal year. Industry bodies welcomed the move, noting that clearer rules and faster clearances could enhance the state's competitiveness relative to neighboring regions.
The government plans to roll out the reforms in phases, with the first set of changes expected to take effect within the next two months. Officials will monitor implementation closely and seek feedback from the private sector to fine‑tune the framework.
Analysts view the agenda as a proactive step to sustain growth momentum, especially as India’s overall investment climate remains robust. If successful, Haryana could see a surge in new industrial projects and an increase in foreign direct investment inflows.
State officials said the reforms will cut approval times for new projects, digitize several regulatory processes, and provide tax concessions for companies that create employment. A dedicated single‑window portal is also slated for launch to serve as a one‑stop interface for all business clearances.
The initiative is part of Haryana's broader strategy to boost its Gross State Domestic Product and generate jobs ahead of the upcoming fiscal year. Industry bodies welcomed the move, noting that clearer rules and faster clearances could enhance the state's competitiveness relative to neighboring regions.
The government plans to roll out the reforms in phases, with the first set of changes expected to take effect within the next two months. Officials will monitor implementation closely and seek feedback from the private sector to fine‑tune the framework.
Analysts view the agenda as a proactive step to sustain growth momentum, especially as India’s overall investment climate remains robust. If successful, Haryana could see a surge in new industrial projects and an increase in foreign direct investment inflows.