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Punjab: Fasttrack portal for investors to be rolled out today

“These reforms are not the end but the beginning of a movement wherein ease of doing business becomes a culture, not a slogan,” said the Punjab CM, adding that FastTrack Punjab portal represents more than a technological upgrade, adding that it is the backbone of a re-imagined industrial governance model.

Mann said Punjab welcomes the industrialist, be it a startup founder, a global conglomerate or a first-time entrepreneur, not just with incentives, but with integrity and intention. (HT File)
Published on Jun 10, 2025 08:36 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Punjab cabinet approves amendment to Shops Act

A spokesperson from the Chief Minister’s Office disclosed that under this progressive amendment, all establishments employing up to 20 workers will be exempted from all provisions of the Act.

The Punjab cabinet on Wednesday approved an amendment to the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958, aimed at reducing compliance burdens on 95% small businesses and enhancing the ease of doing business in the state. (HT File)
Published on Jun 05, 2025 07:26 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Ahead of ground breaking ceremony: Set up 10 anchor units under industrial policies, create 78K acre land bank, says CS Manoj Kumar Singh

Singh also stressed regular updates on the PM Gati Shakti portal to streamline project execution and directed departments to actively utilise the platform for gap analysis and data management.

Ahead of ground breaking ceremony: Set up 10 anchor units under industrial policies, create 78K acre land bank, says CS Manoj Kumar Singh
Published on May 14, 2025 10:28 AM IST
By, Lucknow

Ready to work with U.P. govt to create jobs, alleviate poverty: World Bank president

World Bank president Ajay Banga, who arrived on a one-day visit to the state capital, spoke with chief minister Yogi Adityanath at a high-level meeting and praised him for his achievements.

World Bank president Ajay Banga. (HT file)
Published on May 10, 2025 05:00 AM IST
By, Lucknow

State nod for rules on code on wages, industrial relations

“Most of the rules are along lines finalised by the centre and they will be enforced as soon as the central government ascertains the date of implementation,” an official from the labour department told Hindustan Times

Government permission will no longer be needed to lay off workers, cut staff strength or shut down establishments with less than 300 workers (HT PHOTO)
Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:18 AM IST

Investment in healthcare govt’s top priority, says Pathak

Speaking at an investors’ facilitation conference held here on Tuesday, Pathak stated that improving healthcare services and attracting investments in the sector were the top priorities for the state government.

 (File)
Published on Apr 09, 2025 07:04 AM IST
By, Lucknow

U.P. has gained new momentum in last 8 years: Dy CM Pathak

Brajesh Pathak and BJP MLA from Lucknow’s Sarojini Nagar Rajeshwar Singh inaugurate exhibition marking 8 years of the Yogi govt

Uttar Pradesh deputy CM Brajesh Pathak and BJP MLA Rajeshwar Singh at an exhibition in Lucknow on March 25. (HT photo)
Published on Mar 26, 2025 06:12 AM IST
By, Lucknow

How India can seize the foreign investment opportunity

Reducing tariffs and non-tariff barriers — especially on manufacturing inputs — would make India more competitive, boosting the Make in India agenda

In a federalised democracy, mustering the political will to enact difficult, far-reaching investment reforms is easier said than done (AFP)
Published on Mar 19, 2025 08:11 PM IST
ByAtman M Trivedi

Govt working to relax norms to boost ease of business in Chandigarh

The first meeting on compliance reduction and de-regulation exercise initiated by Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India, was held in Chandigarh on Tuesday with an aim to streamline business regulations, enhance ease of doing business, and improve urban planning frameworks in the city.

The meeting was co-chaired by SCL Das, secretary, Union ministry of MSME, and Rajiv Verma, chief secretary, Chandigarh. (HT File)
Published on Mar 19, 2025 09:28 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Ahead of budget, Delhi CM meets biz community

Rekha Gupta said that her government will provide all facilities for ease of doing business to the trade and industrial organisations of Delhi

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta. (ANI)
Published on Mar 07, 2025 05:46 AM IST

Foreign litigants need to be treated fairly to ensure ease of doing business

The government has to litigate to secure public money but it should not be at the cost of the ease of doing business as investors bring foreign exchange when they have confidence in the system

The law on categorising arbitrations as per their nature— international or domestic—is clear. (Shutterstock)
Published on Mar 05, 2025 03:04 PM IST
BySughosh Subramanyam

Curbing regulatory burdens a priority, says Sitharaman

Through the budget announcements, we are taking various steps towards making India a seamless export-friendly economy, says minister

Nirmala Sitharaman (Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 05, 2025 07:26 AM IST
ByRajeev Jayaswal

Govt committed to continuity of policy and reforms, says Modi

The PM said the world considered India a resourceful, reliable and resilient partner in an increasingly turbulent global geopolitical scenario, and his government was determined to build on this

Narendra Modi (PTI)
Published on Mar 05, 2025 07:00 AM IST
ByRajeev Jayaswal

Centre to unveil deregulation panel for ‘ease of doing business 2.0’ plan

The proposed commission, being conceptualised by a task force led by the union cabinet secretary, will suggest policies to crank up economic growth

The focus of “ease of doing business 2.0” will be on micro, small and medium enterprises, or the MSME sector, which accounts for over a third of manufacturing output (35.4%). (ANI)
Published on Mar 04, 2025 04:15 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Chandigarh: Union minister apprised of industrial issues

The mayor advocated for more flexibility in floor area ratio norms to facilitate business expansion and modernisation and addressing the need for improved road networks and uninterrupted power supply to boost industrial efficiency.

Union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal
Published on Feb 24, 2025 08:20 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Investors will not face red tapes: Vijayan at summit

Over 3,000 delegates participated in the summit organised by the state government in its bid to attract investments and business proposals from several sectors

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the two-day Invest Kerala Global Summit in Kochi on Friday. (HTT Photo)
Published on Feb 22, 2025 07:50 AM IST

Deregulation panel to reduce State’s role in governance: PM

The Prime Minister also criticised the previous Congress-led UPA government saying they were slow in undertaking reform measures.

Deregulation panel to reduce State’s role in governance: PM(PTI)
Updated on Feb 16, 2025 12:57 AM IST
ByAbhishek Angad, New Delhi

Karnataka's revamped Single Window System for investors launched

Karnataka's revamped Single Window System, introduced by CM Siddaramaiah, simplifies business approvals and reduces compliance burdens. 

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. (PTI)
Published on Feb 12, 2025 10:49 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath

Government to remove non-agricultural land use requirement for industries 

Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule revealed that this change is part of the state’s broader initiative to improve the Ease of Doing Business

Meanwhile, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday directed the police to take strict action, like slapping the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), against those who harass and blackmail industries, without considering their party affiliations.  (HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 08, 2025 07:44 AM IST

State proposes to increase tower height limit from 120m to 180m

The Maharashtra government has proposed to increase the height limit of high-rise buildings from 120 to 180 metres, a proposal that will require the consent of the BMC’s Technical Committee.

Mumbai, India - June 28, 2022: A view of Mumbai’s highrise buildings in Lower Parel and beyond. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has made it mandatory for wind tunnel tests to be conducted on high-rise buildings in Mumbai that are more than 150 metres (above 45-50 floors) tall. The Mumbai civic body’s Technical Committee for High-Rise Buildings said the decision was taken to ensure the structural safety of tall buildings, in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. (Photo by Paroma Mukherjee/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 05, 2025 08:24 AM IST

Economic Survey: Cut red tape to fuel growth engine domestically

Faster economic growth requires continued reforms enabling small and medium enterprises to operate efficiently, the survey said.

Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran addressing the media after releasing the India Economic Survey 2024 in New Delhi, India, on Friday, January 31, 2025. (HT Photo)(Hindustan Times)
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 05:08 AM IST
ByRajeev Jayaswal

Economic Survey to focus on land reforms for ease of business

Simplifying and maintaining a business-friendly regulatory environment remain essential to boosting growth, Nageswaran had recently said

Chief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran (ANI)
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 07:12 AM IST

Union Budget 2025: CII suggests 10 points to improve ease of doing business

Union Budget 2025: The CII's suggestions aim to reduce compliance burden, simplify regulatory frameworks, and improve transparency

Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a gathering during the CII Global Economic Policy Forum 2024, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.(Shahbaz Khan/PTI)
Published on Jan 14, 2025 03:34 PM IST

Admn: 67 new industrial units, 14-cr incentives okayed

Incentives totaling ₹1,445.26 lakh have been approved for 29 cases under the Industrial and Business Development Policy (IBDP), 2017, ensuring Ludhiana emerges as a leading hub for industrial development

Deputy commissioner Jitendra Jorwal highlighted that the incentives approved under the Industrial and Business Development Policy, 2017, aims at fostering industrial growth. (HT File)
Published on Jan 09, 2025 10:48 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

IIT-educated entrepreneur asked to pay 1 lakh as bribe for factory license

An IIT-educated entrepreneur who appeared on Shark Tank India claims he is now struggling to secure a factory license without paying a bribe.

Aman Rai is the co-founder of Aroleap, which secured <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 crore funding on Shark Tank India.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 08:08 PM IST

Sarbananda Sonowal: ‘Laws are being tweaked to boost ease of doing biz’

Key bills awaiting Parliament's approval aim to revamp India's shipping sector, enhancing business ease, job creation, and economic growth.

Union minister Sarbanand Sonowal. (PTI)
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 04:39 AM IST

Punjab seeks sops for industry on par with hill states

Describing MSMEs as the backbone of the state’s economy, the CM said the Punjab government is ready to hire the trains exclusively for the benefit of the entrepreneurs to expand their business.

CM Bhagwant Mann with NITI Aayog vice chairman Suman Bery. (Sourced)
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 08:58 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

'Worst decision of my life': Bihar-based semiconductor startup's founder laments

Chandan Raj, the founder wrote that he lost clients who refused to work with his company due to the lacking infrastructure in the area, among other problems

Chandan Raj set up Suresh Chips and Semiconductor in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, in December 2020.(SChipSemi/Facebook)
Published on Oct 12, 2024 05:11 PM IST

Jan Vishwas 2.0 bill in the works to further improve ease of doing business

The current Jan Vishwas Act decriminalised minor offences across 42 central acts and eliminated 183 criminal provisions across 19 ministries/departments

One of the main objectives of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, was to remove outdated provisions in the law that no longer serve the evolving technological and business environment, especially in a global context(AFP)
Published on Sep 29, 2024 10:40 AM IST

Unlocking India’s economic fortunes requires shedding ideological blinkers

The ultimate economic wisdom in India is likely being lost in the cacophony of self-righteous arguments which are seeking gratification rather than the truth

Deep within, there is a deep sense of frustration and concern among the Indian economy watchers. The simple reason for this is that India’s current growth rate is just not enough to boost mass incomes for its 1.4 billion strong population, the majority of whom continue to face extreme economic precarity if not poverty. (Bloomberg)
Published on Sep 06, 2024 06:26 PM IST
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