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ease of doing business news

New industrial policy to promote ease of doing business: Sukhu

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. (File)
Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:03 am IST

Chhattisgarh cabinet clears draft Ease of Doing Business Bill

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.
Published on Jul 09, 2026 06:36 pm IST

Govt to deploy Vyapar Mitras for traders to get environmental clearances

Government will also provide industries with a three-month window to obtain pending environmental clearances and rectify compliance-related issues. (Representative photo)
Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:30 am IST

PM pushes governance reforms, Viksit Bharat agenda in meet with top officials

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (FILE PHOTO/REUTERS)
Updated on Jun 30, 2026 09:56 pm IST

Haryana cabinet clears proposal to adopt Water Pollution Amendment Act

The amendment Act initially became applicable to the states of Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, which had passed resolutions for its adoption. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 23, 2026 04:12 am IST

Paperless registration 2.0 set for rollout soon in Haryana: Misra

Financial commissioner, revenue and disaster management, Sumita Misra. (File)
Published on Jun 15, 2026 04:20 am IST

Mandi licencing process: Chandigarh administration waives security deposit, extends licence validity to 10 years

Pursuant to this approval, the Board has carried out amendments in Rule 17 and Rule 21 of the Punjab Agricultural Produce Market Rules, 1962, on the pattern of the Punjab Mandi Board. (HT File)
Published on Jun 10, 2026 04:12 am IST

‘Centre working on 3rd edition of Jan Vishwas initiative’

JP Shivhare (Centre), joint secretary, department for promotion of industry and internal trade, speaking to media persons on June 9. (Sourced)
Published on Jun 10, 2026 03:54 am IST

Chandigarh:Industries body calls FAR hike “game-changer” for MSMEs

The proposed policy change is expected to reverse this trend by allowing businesses to expand within their existing premises. (HT File)
Published on Jun 07, 2026 03:28 am IST

Now, only three documents needed for change-of-land-use nod in Haryana

The state government said that the Haryana State Pollution Control Board has reduced approval timelines for consent to establish and consent to operate from 30 working days to 21 working days.
Published on Jun 05, 2026 05:26 am IST

Bihar plans unified industrial policy to accelerate growth

Bihar sports and industry minister Shreyasi Singh being honoured during Samwad programme at Bihar Industries Association hall in Patna (SANTOSH KUMAR/HT)
Published on May 27, 2026 03:08 am IST

Delhi LG reviews deregulation drive, sets June 30 deadline for pending reforms

Officials said the reforms are focused on land use, construction approvals, utilities and labour regulations, among other sectors. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Published on May 16, 2026 04:00 am IST

DDA launches unified platform for permits

According to DDA officials, the initiative has been launched in line with the Centre’s push for “Ease of Doing Business” and “Ease of Living”.
Published on May 13, 2026 03:08 am IST

Delhi restaurants still require health trade licence, clarifies civic body

An official overseeing the process said around 97 types of trades fall under the MCD’s health trade licence regime, including restaurants, hotels, guest houses, swimming pools, banquet halls and coffee houses.
Updated on May 12, 2026 06:52 am IST

CM Nayab Saini invites Punjab industrialists to set up units in Haryana

Haryana Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini (HT File)
Published on May 01, 2026 05:36 am IST

No more waiting, Chandigarh moves to let MSMEs start operations instantly

The process often takes one to three years, leading to delays that disproportionately affect the small traders more. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Apr 28, 2026 07:58 am IST

Punjab okays key industrial reforms, eases leasehold conversion norms

Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora
Published on Apr 01, 2026 06:36 am IST

Pune MIDCs to get 100% PNG under mission drive: Uday Samant

Pune MIDCs to get 100% PNG under mission drive: Uday Samant
Published on Mar 30, 2026 04:18 am IST

Centre to table corporate laws amendment bill in Lok Sabha today

Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman
Updated on Mar 23, 2026 09:02 pm IST

States to get LPG up to 50 percent of pre-crisis levels

To avoid disruption, the government will still prioritise LPG supply for essential services during the transition. (For Representation)
Published on Mar 23, 2026 04:16 am IST

Delhi pollution control board tags digital printing on flex boards as ‘green’ activity

Digital printing now joins over 125 sectors in the green category, including apparel, aluminium products, ayurvedic units, furniture, packaging, optical goods, toys and cold storage. (HT Archive/representational image)
Published on Mar 20, 2026 03:56 am IST

Govt eases FDI norms for those from India's bordering countries. Here's why

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw speaks during a briefing on the cabinet meet at the National Media Centre in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Updated on Mar 10, 2026 08:25 pm IST

Karnataka Budget 2026: AI-based property registration to help buyers, developers

The Karnataka Budget 2026–27 has proposed a series of technology-driven reforms. Among them is a plan to introduce remote property registration through the upgraded Kaveri 3.0 platform (Photo for representational purposes only)
Updated on Mar 09, 2026 10:13 am IST

Safety of traders non-negotiable, says Punjab minister Cheema

Safety of traders non-negotiable, says Punjab minister Cheema
Published on Feb 19, 2026 07:48 pm IST

Punjab government to launch trade commission to ease business ops

Finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to making governance more accessible and responsive to those who drive Punjab’s economy.
Published on Feb 18, 2026 06:02 am IST

Harmony between industry, labour essential for economic growth: Haryana CM

Saini stated that nearly two lakh micro and medium enterprises in Haryana were operating outside industrial areas and were unable to avail several facilities.
Published on Feb 13, 2026 04:38 am IST

Delhi govt mulls giving fire NOC auditing to 3rd party firms

The proposed changes would involve amendments to the Delhi Fire Service Rules, 2010, which were notified under the Delhi Fire Service Act, 2007.
Published on Feb 10, 2026 07:32 am IST

District-level grievance camps for traders on Feb 10-11: Cheema

Punjab finance and taxation minister Harpal Singh Cheema chairing a high-level meeting of the Punjab State Traders Commission in Chandigarh on Wednesday. (HT)
Published on Feb 05, 2026 03:32 am IST

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in Mumbai to woo investors

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann
Published on Feb 04, 2026 07:46 am IST

A budget for an uncertain world

The proposal to create five university townships near industrial and logistics corridors is timely and strategic. (HT Archive)
Published on Feb 02, 2026 12:21 am IST