CM Saini holds key investor roundtable in Mumbai for Haryana growth

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini held a roundtable with investors in Mumbai under the 'Happening Haryana 2.0' campaign, promising an investor-friendly ecosystem, reforms, and exploring opportunities in the defence, manufacturing, and tech sectors.

With an objective of giving fresh impetus to investment opportunities in Haryana and further strengthening the State as a leading industrial and investment destination in the country, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday held a roundtable conference with leading investors, global investment firms and representatives of the industry in Mumbai under the ongoing 'Happening Haryana 2.0' Global Capital Campaign. Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh was also present on the occasion.

Saini said that the industry has a crucial role to play in accelerating the country's economic growth and realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat. He said the Haryana Government aims to make the State a trusted, responsive and investor-friendly destination where investors get not only better business opportunities but also confidence and a positive experience while working with the government.

Investor-Centric Reforms Promised

The Chief Minister said that during the meeting, investors shared several important and practical suggestions based on their experience, a release said. The government will work with the concerned departments to convert these suggestions into a time-bound action plan. Wherever required, clear departmental ownership will be ensured for implementation of the suggestions. The government will also undertake necessary reforms to simplify matters related to land, approvals and other procedures.

The Chief Minister told the investors that if their portfolio companies are exploring opportunities in Haryana for expansion, manufacturing, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), technology and logistics, the State Government's team is ready to remain engaged with them and provide all possible facilitation. He said the Haryana Government seeks to establish a long-term partnership with the industry, rather than merely attracting investment.

Focus on Defence Sector

Investment opportunities and prospects in the defence sector were discussed extensively during the meeting. The Chief Minister said that the maximum number of suggestions and expressions of interest from investors were related to the defence sector. Keeping in view the potential of this sector, the government is considering introducing a dedicated policy for the defence sector soon. He said efforts are also underway to explore cluster-based development at various locations to promote defence manufacturing and allied industries in Haryana.

Boosting Industrial Infrastructure

In the last Budget, an announcement was made to establish 10 new Industrial Model Townships (IMTs) in Haryana, and work related to land for these projects is progressing. The Chief Minister said a manufacturing cluster is being developed alongside Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar. The possibilities of further developing a defence cluster in this area will also be explored. In addition, work is progressing on a plan to develop another industrial cluster in the Haryana region near Jewar Airport.

Skilling Workforce for Industry Needs

Saini said providing land and facilities to industries alone is not sufficient; ensuring the availability of skilled human resources as per their requirements is also a priority of the government. The Haryana Government has taken steps to link ITIs and polytechnic institutions with industries through MoUs, enabling youth to receive training in line with industry requirements. This will provide industries with the skilled manpower they need while creating new employment opportunities for the youth.

Future Outlook and Long-Term Partnership

The Chief Minister invited investors and their leadership teams to participate in the Happening Haryana Global Investor Summit to be held in Haryana in April 2027. He expressed confidence that the Mumbai meeting would mark the beginning of a strong and long-term partnership between Haryana and the investor community.

The Chief Minister said Haryana is playing an important role in realizing Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat. The government is working to create an investment ecosystem in the State where simplified policies, faster approvals, better infrastructure, skilled manpower and effective investor facilitation are available together.

Industry Leaders Participate in Dialogue

Managing Directors, founders and CEOs of leading investment firms and companies, including EQT, Warburg Pincus, Davidson Kempner Investment Advisers India, Premji Invest, Waterfield Advisors, 360 ONE (Alternates), Samara Capital, IvyCap Ventures, Oman India Joint Investment Fund, Blacksail, The Investment Trust of India - Growth Opportunities Fund, Global South Capital, Atomic Capital, Equillon Capital, Jashvik Capital, Unicorn VC, BPEL India and Gaja Capital, among others, participated in the roundtable conference and shared their suggestions.

Investors and industrialists appreciated the Haryana Government's industry-friendly policies aimed at promoting investment and industrial development in the state, the release said. (ANI)

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