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industrial policy 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

CM Saini launches Make in Haryana policy, secures 1.10 lakh crore MoUs

New portal, nine sector-specific policies and a global investors summit push aim to streamline approvals, boost jobs, exports and manufacturing. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 02, 2026 09:18 am IST

Saini launches ‘Make in Haryana’ industrial policy, assures investors ‘speed and trust’

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini during the launch of ‘Make in Haryana’ industrial policy in Gurugram on Monday. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 02, 2026 06:48 am IST

Haryana to launch ‘Make in Haryana’ industrial policy in Gurugram today

The programme in Gurugram will also witness the exchange of MoUs with leading companies across sectors, reflecting strong investor confidence in Haryana’s industrial growth story and future vision. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jun 01, 2026 04:58 am IST

When State returns to the policy centrestage

While India may be less protectionist than the US or China, its toolkit looks strikingly different from the economies it is compared to. (HT Archive)
Published on May 20, 2026 08:31 pm IST

Uttar Pradesh eyes a bigger role in India’s manufacturing growth

Improved law enforcement has boosted investor confidence, leading to significant industrial development, including a defence corridor and an electronics manufacturing cluster, said Mrityunjay Sharma, a politician and author.
Published on May 20, 2026 12:57 pm IST

Saini outlines plan to transform Haryana into global electronics hub

The Haryana government on Thursday said that it is moving rapidly towards establishing the state as a global hub for electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM), IT, animation, visual effects, gaming and comics sectors. (PTI File)
Published on Apr 24, 2026 08:24 am IST

Suzuki Motor CEO meets Haryana CM, says will make hybrid vehicles in state

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday met Suzuki Motor Corporation chief executive officer (CEO) Toshihiro Suzuki, who told the CM that the company will manufacture hybrid vehicles at its Kharkhoda plant. (Sourced)
Updated on Apr 24, 2026 01:29 pm IST

Punjab to offer 10cr subsidy for eco-friendly projects, says minister Sanjeev Arora

Industry minister Sanjeev Arora
Published on Apr 10, 2026 08:16 am IST

‘Make in Haryana’ policy in works as state eyes 2047 goals

Haryana minister Rao Narbir Singh said employment subsidy will rise to 1 lakh per worker annually, with new sectoral policies in the pipeline. (HT Archive)
Updated on Apr 08, 2026 04:35 am IST

Punjab: Cremica, Oswal Group to invest 2,000 crore

JL Oswal Group also has announced plans to invest approximately 1,550 crore in over the next three years. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 11, 2026 07:56 am IST

JSW to invest 1,500 cr in steel sector in Rajpura

Punjab industries and commerce and investment promotion minister Sanjeev Arora with industrialist and JSW Group chairman Sajjan Jindal in Mumbai on Friday. (HT)
Published on Feb 21, 2026 07:22 am IST

Mohali’s industry dream falls through policy gaps

With excise duty exemptions and subsidies, many entrepreneurs shifted to Baddi, leaving Mohali struggling to retain its industrial edge. (HT File)
Published on Oct 31, 2025 12:00 pm IST

Invest in Punjab: Arora calls on industrialists in Gurugram

Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora on Monday met prominent industrialists in Gurugram, urging them to explore investment opportunities in the state as part of efforts to boost economic growth and employment. (HT File)
Published on Sept 30, 2025 06:40 am IST

Punjab: 24 panels set up to draft industrial policy

Punjab cabinet ministerSanjeev Arora (ANI file)
Published on Aug 06, 2025 09:58 am IST

Six more sectoral committees formed to boost industrial reforms, says minister Sanjeev Arora

Cabinet minister Sanjeev Arora in Ludhiana on Saturday. (HT Photo)
Published on Jul 27, 2025 09:10 am IST

Punjab government notifies 3 textile sector-specific committees

Punjab industry and commerce minister Sanjeev Arora.
Published on Jul 24, 2025 10:08 am IST

Punjab to form 22 sector-specific panels to draft new industrial policy

Industry and commerce minister Sanjeev Arora
Published on Jul 18, 2025 06:10 am IST

Haryana: Industry bodies seek removal of fixed charges on power supply

APS Chopra, general secretary of the Karnal body, said that neighbouring states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh have better industrial policy and a supportive as well as cost-effective environment for the industries (HT File)
Published on Jun 27, 2025 08:40 am IST

On cards: Global investment summit, trader welfare board, revamp of industrial areas, says Delhi CM

The chief minister during her maiden budgetary speech also announced that her government is collaborating with the ministry of housing & urban affairs and the Delhi Development Authority to convert leased industrial properties into freehold ones. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)
Published on Mar 26, 2025 06:46 am IST

‘New industrial policy & holistic development’: Kejriwal says Punjab govt in superfast mode

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal along with party’s Ludhiana West bypoll candidate Rajya Sabha member Sanjeev Arora public in Ludhiana on Monday. (HT)
Published on Mar 18, 2025 08:44 am IST

Kerala minister on how working hours can be cut down: 'Utilisation of tech'

P Rajeeve also claimed that the presumption about Kerala not being suitable for industry and also being the land of strikes, militant trade unionism and red tape is not true
Published on Mar 03, 2025 09:57 am IST

J&K CM Omar chairs pre-budget meeting with stakeholders

Stakeholders from diverse sectors shared their inputs and suggestions for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Budget 2025-26. (HT File)
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 10:50 pm IST

Chhattisgarh to have a vision document by November: CM

The vision document, slated for unveiling on November 1— the state’s formation day — will address agricultural advancement, including efficient land use, intercropping potential, increasing farmers’ income, improving credit facilities and implementing precision farming techniques, said Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai. (PTI)
Updated on Jul 29, 2024 07:58 am IST

Industrial policy agenda for the new government

Ludhiana, India - 23, 2019 : Industry workers working on Machine in a Auto parts industry in Ludhiana August 23, 2019. (Photo Hindustan Times)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 09:16 pm IST

Rethinking economics in time of climate crisis

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India is currently reeling under severe heat waves ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on May 20, 2024 10:09 pm IST

“Homeland economics” will make the world poorer

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Employees monitor containers of snus moving along the production line at a factory of Swedish Match AB, owned by Philip Morris International Inc., in Gothenburg, Sweden, on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. Debate is raging over whether snus, nicotine-filled pouches resembling tiny teabags that users stuff under their upper lip, is the symptom or cause of Sweden�s breakup with smoking. Photographer: Nora Lorek/Bloomberg
Published on Jan 27, 2024 08:11 am IST

New industrial policies will not help economic stability

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A worker wearing a face mask works on a production line manufacturing bicycle steel rim at a factory in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China.
Published on Dec 18, 2023 10:00 am IST

Create mechanism for interaction with industries: J&K chief secretary

While appreciating the fact that micro, small and medium enterprises form the backbone of the industrial sector in J&K, chief secretary Atal Dulloo emphasised upon providing the necessary support to the MSME units in every sphere. (HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 08:06 am IST

Biden’s presidency is transformative

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US President Joe Biden.
Published on Aug 01, 2023 09:41 pm IST