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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.
Published on Jun 10, 2025 08:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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.
Published on Jun 05, 2025 07:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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.
Published on May 14, 2025 10:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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.
Published on May 10, 2025 05:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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
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.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 07:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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
Published on Mar 26, 2025 06:12 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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
Published on Mar 19, 2025 08:11 PM IST
Atman 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.
Published on Mar 19, 2025 09:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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
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
Published on Mar 05, 2025 03:04 PM IST
Sughosh 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
Published on Mar 05, 2025 07:26 AM IST
Rajeev 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
Published on Mar 05, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Rajeev 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
Published on Mar 04, 2025 04:15 AM IST
Zia Haq, 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.
Published on Feb 24, 2025 08:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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
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.
Updated on Feb 16, 2025 12:57 AM IST
Abhishek 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.
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
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.
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.
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 05:08 AM IST
Rajeev 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
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
Published on Jan 14, 2025 03:34 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
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
Published on Jan 09, 2025 10:48 PM IST
HT Correspondent, 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.
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.
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 04:39 AM IST
Smriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi
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.
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 08:58 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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
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
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
Published on Sep 06, 2024 06:26 PM IST