Chandigarh — On a recent delegation to Singapore, Haryana’s chief minister Nayab Singh Saini turned the trip into a road‑show for investment prospects that stretch far beyond the state’s flagship corporate hub, Gurugram.
During the third day of the visit, Saini sat down with executives from more than a dozen companies, urging them to consider projects that span cutting‑edge manufacturing, green‑energy, and next‑generation digital infrastructure.
New Cities on the Radar
The administration aims to replicate a slice of Gurugram’s vibrant tech ecosystem in five emerging centers—Panchkula, Karnal, Hisar, Sonipat and Rohtak. These cities are being packaged as future launch‑pads for multinational tech firms and high‑value manufacturers.
Officials highlight a combination of skilled labour, robust connectivity, cost‑effective operating environments, and rapidly upgrading urban services as a compelling value proposition for investors.
Priority Sectors Highlighted
In Singapore, the dialogue centred on several high‑growth verticals: semiconductors, electronics, renewable‑energy solutions, data‑centre construction, advanced manufacturing, warehousing, and digital‑infrastructure services.
Saini emphasized Haryana’s strategic placement within the Delhi‑NCR, its mature industrial base, and seamless road‑and‑freight links as decisive factors for businesses eyeing northern India.
The state is also courting Singapore‑based firms to establish technology centres, global capability units, and other operational footprints within Haryana.
Data‑Centre Policy 2026 Takes Center Stage
Data infrastructure emerged as a focal point. Haryana has introduced a New Data Centre Policy‑2026 aimed at simplifying land allocation, power provisioning, ancillary services, and regulatory clearances for data‑centre projects.
The overarching goal is to foster a more investor‑friendly climate that accelerates the deployment of large‑scale data facilities.
Logistics and Infrastructure Edge
Leveraging an extensive web of expressways, national highways, industrial corridors and freight hubs, Haryana is sharpening its pitch to global investors.
Because the state sits at the crossroads of major manufacturing and consumption zones in North India, officials argue it offers a natural logistics advantage for supply‑chain operations. Singapore’s expertise in logistics and urban planning could spark joint ventures.
Accelerated Government Support
Saini assured prospective investors that the Haryana government will provide hands‑on assistance at every stage—from project proposal review to on‑ground execution.
Expedited approval processes and dedicated administrative support are being promoted as hallmarks of the state’s drive to become a more competitive destination for foreign business.
Job Creation at the Core
The investment push is not solely about capital inflow; it is also designed to generate quality employment for local youth and to stimulate demand for industry‑relevant skills.
Through its outreach in Singapore, Haryana hopes to broaden its industrial footprint beyond Gurugram, forging stronger international partnerships that fuel technology adoption, manufacturing growth, and infrastructure development across the region.
