High-Level Outreach Campaign Launches in Dubai
Punjab’s Cabinet Minister for Industries and Commerce, Aman Arora, led a delegation to Dubai to position the state as India’s premier investment hotspot.
The delegation engaged with international conglomerates, global business leaders, and non-resident Indian entrepreneurs across the United Arab Emirates.
Discussions centered around establishing joint ventures, expanding manufacturing footprints, and strengthening bilateral trade linkages.
The minister met key leaders from LuLu Retail, Sharaf Group, Apparel Group, GEMS Education, and Al Dobowi Group.
Officials focused on positioning Punjab as a reliable, cost-effective industrial partner rather than a passive consumer market.
Incentive Matrix Under New Framework
| Investor Category & Sector | Key Financial Incentives | Statutory Clearances | Target Industrial Hubs |
| Pillar Manufacturing Units | 100% Net SGST Reimbursement | 15-Day Time-Bound Clearance | Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar |
| Agro & Food Processing | Up to 125% Capital Subsidy | Single-Window Land Assistance | Bathinda, Fazilka, Sangrur |
| Logistics & Warehousing | Stamp Duty & Electricity Exemption | Unified Portal Clearance | Mohali, Rajpura, Patiala |
| IT & Renewable Energy | Customized Custom Subsidies | Automated Renewal System | IT City Mohali, Bathinda |
The state offers financial returns ranging between 100% and 125% of fixed capital investments in focus sectors.
Under the Punjab Industrial Policy 2026, manufacturing and food processing businesses receive top priority for land and power allocation.
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Rebates include full stamp duty exemptions, electricity duty waivers, and time-bound state tax reimbursements.
The single-window clearance portal, Invest Punjab, oversees project approvals through dedicated relationship officers.
This administrative mechanism prevents bureaucratic delays, cutting approval times down to two weeks for qualifying units.
Strategic Priority Sectors for Capital Deployment
| Target Sector | Strategic Advantage | Infrastructure Support |
| Food Processing | Agriculture Base & Surplus Grain | Dedicated Agro-Parks & Cold Chains |
| Textiles & Apparel | Integrated Cotton Belt Ecosystem | Skill Centers in Ludhiana |
| IT & Digital Services | Skilled Engineering Graduates | Mohali Tech Hub Connectivity |
| Logistics & Freight | Dedicated Freight Corridors | Multi-Modal Logistics Parks |
The state government created clear framework provisions under the Punjab Industrial Policy 2026 to support greenfield projects.
Primary focus areas include electronics manufacturing, green energy production, pharmaceutical hubs, and supply chain infrastructure.
During talks with UAE International Investment Council Secretary General Abdulla Ahmed Al Suwaidi, officials detailed the state’s connectivity benefits.
The state features four operational international and domestic airports along with direct rail freight links to major maritime ports.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s administration guarantees policy stability alongside streamlined regulatory approvals.
Detailed operational guidelines are available via the official Invest Punjab Portal.
By streamlining approval workflows, the Punjab Industrial Policy 2026 helps position the state as a dominant global manufacturing center.