Haryana CM invites investment in food processing, logistics and EV sectors

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 had created a highly favourable industrial environment where investors gain confidence and entrepreneurs find abundant opportunities. He said the government was 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 said the food processing industry was 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 ranked third nationally and first in North India, with nearly 57 per cent 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 was 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.

He said that under the Haryana Startup Policy, the government was providing financial assistance, mentorship, infrastructure, and market access to young entrepreneurs. Cities such as Gurugram, Faridabad, Panchkula and Hisar were fast emerging as startup hubs, particularly in sectors like IT, agri-tech, fintech, health-tech and manufacturing. He said that Haryana was currently the seventh largest state in terms of the number of startups, with over 9,500 recognized startups, nearly 50 per cent of which are women-led. The state aims to increase women’s participation in startups to 60 per cent in the next phase.

Saini further highlighted Haryana’s strategic advantage, with 14 districts and around 57 per cent of its area falling within the NCR, and nearly 66 per cent 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 per cent 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 per cent exemption in D category blocks, 75 per cent in C category blocks, and 50 per cent in A and B category blocks.

To further facilitate investors, the Haryana Enterprise Promotion Centre has introduced a single-roof clearance system, offering more than 230 services through a unified online portal. Additionally, over 1,100 compliances across 48 departments have been rationalized to reduce the regulatory burden.

The Chief Minister informed that major infrastructure projects were under way, including an Electronics Manufacturing Cluster at IMT Sohna spread over 500 acres, an integrated multi-modal logistics hub at Narnaul and an integrated manufacturing cluster at Hisar. Furthermore, 10 new Industrial Model Townships are being developed across the State by HSIIDC on the lines of IMT Manesar.