Chandigarh, April 11
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini urged industrialists and investors to tap investment opportunities in the State’s fast-growing food processing sector, expanding logistics ecosystem in the National Capital Region (NCR, the upcoming Electric Vehicle (EV) Park and other areas in the state. Addressing entrepreneurs and industrialists from 12 countries and 27 states at the TiECon Chandigarh Summit 2026, the Chief Minister said the present State Government has created a highly favorable industrial environment where investors gain confidence and entrepreneurs find abundant opportunities. He said that the government is continuously simplifying procedures to promote ease of doing business and ease of living, with a strong focus on digital governance, transparency, and accountability.
Highlighting sectoral growth, Saini stated that the food processing industry is expanding rapidly across the country and in Haryana, with around 28,000 units already established. However, he noted that immense untapped potential still exists in this sector. Referring to logistics, he shared that Haryana ranks third nationally and first in North India, with nearly 57% of its geographical area falling within the NCR, which is being developed as a major logistics hub. He also encouraged investments in the EV sector, supported by a progressive policy offering multiple incentives and facilities.
The Chief Minister said India is transitioning from a consumption-driven economy to a production- and innovation-led economy. Haryana has played a significant role in this transformation. Once known primarily for agriculture and traditional industries, the State has now emerged as a hub of innovation, startups, and technological advancement, he added.
Saini said that under the Haryana Startup Policy, the government is providing financial assistance, mentorship, infrastructure, and market access to young entrepreneurs. Cities such as Gurugram, Faridabad, Panchkula, and Hisar are fast emerging as startup hubs, particularly in sectors like IT, agri-tech, fintech, health-tech, and manufacturing. He said that Haryana is currently the 7th largest state in terms of the number of startups, with over 9,500 recognized startups, nearly 50% of which are women-led. The State aims to increase women’s participation in startups to 60% in the next phase.
Saini further highlighted Haryana’s strategic advantage, with 14 districts and around 57% of its area falling within the NCR, and nearly 66% lying in the influence zone of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor. The State offers excellent connectivity through air, rail, and road networks and is a major contributor to India’s exports, achieving exports worth Rs 2.75 lakh crore in 2023–24. He also elaborated on key policy initiatives, including the Integrated Mini Food Park Scheme, which offers a capital investment subsidy of 50% of the project cost (up to Rs 10 crore) in C and D category blocks. Significant concessions in stamp duty are provided for the purchase or lease of land in industrial estates and parks developed by HSIIDC and private investors. These include 100% exemption in D category blocks, 75% in C category blocks, and 50% in A and B category blocks.
