CM puts enterprise expansion, jobs and exports at the centre of Haryana’s next growth phase
Chandigarh: As Haryana enters its seventh decade, Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini has placed the State’s 15 lakh MSMEs at the centre of its next phase of economic growth, with a new five-year roadmap aimed at helping enterprises scale up, modernise and compete in domestic and global markets. The Haryana Progressive MSME & Export Promotion Policy 2026 brings together 60 transformative initiatives covering finance, industrial infrastructure, technology, innovation, exports, sustainability and skills, with targets of attracting more than Rs. 55,000 crore in manufacturing investment, creating over five lakh new jobs and doubling Haryana’s exports by 2031.
A key institutional reform under the new policy is the establishment of a dedicated MSME Directorate, aimed at providing focused institutional support to Haryana’s vast MSME base and strengthening the ecosystem for enterprise growth. The move complements the Government’s broader strategy of facilitating investment, technology adoption, access to finance, infrastructure and markets for MSMEs across the State.
From Enterprise Creation to Enterprise Expansion
The policy marks a strategic shift from merely creating enterprises to enabling existing enterprises to grow, modernise and move up the value chain. Under the Haryana Udyam Vikas Mission, MSMEs in identified thrust sectors will receive support through capital investment subsidy, interest subsidy, stamp duty reimbursement, employment-generation assistance, insurance support and incentives for testing, automation, artificial intelligence and research and development. A State Venture Capital Fund and a Sectoral Credit Guarantee Fund have also been proposed to improve access to institutional finance and promote collateral-free lending.
Building a Future-Ready Industrial Ecosystem
The growth push will be backed by stronger industrial infrastructure and a simpler business environment. The policy provides for larger Cluster Plug & Play Industrial Estates and Common Facility Centres, while strengthening the Single Window System and introducing an MSME Right to Business Framework to reduce the time, cost and complexity of doing business. To make Haryana’s enterprises future-ready, the Government will promote automation, Industry 4.0, AI, advanced manufacturing, quality certification and R&D, supported by new Centres of Excellence, stronger industry-academia partnerships and convergence with the Government of India’s RAMP Programme.
Taking Haryana’s MSMEs from Local Markets to Global Value Chains
A major focus is on taking Haryana’s MSMEs from local markets to global value chains. The policy provides support for international quality certifications, export credit and insurance, freight assistance, e-commerce registration and participation in international trade fairs. The Mukhya Mantri Pratham Niryatak Protsahan Yojana will encourage first-time exporters by supporting the cost of securing their first international buyer.
The Haryana Niryat Centre will serve as a one-stop platform for export documentation, compliance, logistics, market intelligence and buyer connect, while Udaan Dwaar will facilitate export matchmaking, technology partnerships, international joint ventures and investor engagement. Reverse Buyer-Seller Meets, international roadshows, digital MSME pavilions and vendor development programmes will further connect Haryana enterprises with domestic and global value chains.
AI-Powered Haryana Udyog Saathi to Simplify Access to Policy Benefits
Reinforcing the technology-led approach, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has also launched Haryana Udyog Saathi, an AI-powered multilingual policy assistant that enables entrepreneurs to access information on incentives, eligibility, documentation and application procedures through voice or text.
The platform assists in Hindi, English, Hinglish, Haryanvi and Punjabi and covers the Haryana Progressive MSME & Export Promotion Policy 2026 and the Haryana Agri-Business & Food Processing Policy 2026.
Green and Inclusive Growth at the Core of Haryana’s Next Industrial Phase
The policy also puts green and inclusive industrial growth at the centre of Haryana’s next phase of development. It promotes cleaner production, renewable energy, resource efficiency and circular economy practices, while supporting Effluent Treatment Plants and Zero Liquid Discharge systems and proposing a dedicated Green Investment Fund.
Special initiatives will promote entrepreneurship among women, Scheduled Castes, Divyangjan, transgender entrepreneurs, ex-servicemen, Agniveers and first-generation entrepreneurs, alongside measures for skill development, employment generation and balanced regional industrial growth. As Haryana moves into its seventh decade, the 60-initiative roadmap seeks to build a new generation of globally competitive enterprises and further strengthen the State’s position as a leading manufacturing and export destination, contributing to the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
