Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, revealed that the state utilised 96 per cent of its allocated incentive budget in FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25, as he pitched Haryana's investment potential to Gujarat-based businesses at a roadshow in Gandhinagar. The visit, the second day of a two-day Gujarat tour, saw Saini invite entrepreneurs to channel capital into Haryana's growing industrial corridor.

Key Numbers Behind the Pitch

Saini told business leaders that the average incentive budget utilisation over the past six years stood at 83 per cent — a figure he positioned as evidence of the state's execution capacity rather than merely its ambition. The government, he said, is now targeting ₹5 lakh crore in fresh investments and 10 lakh employment opportunities over the next five years. These are among the most concrete targets Haryana has publicly committed to in recent memory.

Why Haryana Is Courting Gujarat Businesses

The choice of Gujarat for the roadshow is strategically deliberate. Saini specifically cited the diamond and textile industries of Surat, Ahmedabad's industrial base, and the state's chemical, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors as complementary strengths that could dovetail with Haryana's own industrial network. He argued that Gujarat's entrepreneurial DNA could unlock opportunities in manufacturing, logistics and ancillary industries if redirected — or expanded — into Haryana.

Saini urged Gujarat's entrepreneurs to factor Haryana into expansion plans over the next two to five years, covering manufacturing units, offices, warehouses and technology centres.

Location Advantages and Infrastructure Edge

A central thread of Saini's address was Haryana's geographic advantage. He noted that around 57 per cent of the state's area falls within the National Capital Region (NCR), giving businesses proximity to one of the country's largest consumer and commercial markets. He also cited the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway, the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, and major industrial corridors as connectivity enablers, alongside airport access at Delhi, Chandigarh and Noida.

On the corporate side, he highlighted that Gurugram hosts offices of more than 250 Fortune 500 companies, around 270 Global Capability Centres (GCCs), and 19 unicorn companies — a cluster that signals depth in technology and professional services beyond traditional manufacturing.

Industrial Policy and Investor Incentives

Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh, who accompanied the Chief Minister, said Haryana's new industrial policy includes provisions for incentives and subsidies shaped by direct industry feedback. 'The policy had been formulated after seeking suggestions from industrialists to address their practical requirements,' he noted.

Saini also flagged that Haryana accounts for approximately 3.8 per cent of India's national economy despite covering only around 1.34 per cent of the country's geographical area — a per-area productivity ratio he used to underline the state's economic density.

Happening Haryana Global Investors Summit 2027

The Chief Minister formally invited businesses to the Happening Haryana Global Investors Summit, scheduled for April 2027, describing it as a platform to explore the state's industrial capabilities and build long-term partnerships. Senior officials including Chief Principal Secretary Rajesh Khullar, Industries Commissioner Amit Agrawal, Director General Yash Garg, and Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Managing Director Vinay Pratap Singh formed part of the delegation.

With the Investors Summit on the horizon and the government doubling down on execution metrics, Haryana's pitch to Gujarat businesses will be tested by whether the ₹5 lakh crore target attracts binding commitments — or remains an aspirational headline.