Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has launched the Haryana Progressive MSME and Export Promotion Policy 2026, with the state setting an ambitious target of attracting more than ₹55,000 crore in investment and creating around five lakh employment opportunities. The policy is aimed at strengthening the state’s small-business ecosystem while giving a major push to exports.
The new policy comes as Haryana looks to give its micro, small and medium enterprises a stronger role in the state’s next phase of economic growth. MSMEs are an important part of Haryana’s manufacturing and services economy, and the government wants to make it easier for these businesses to expand, attract investment and reach customers in international markets.
A major focus of the policy is export promotion. Haryana wants to increase the state’s exports significantly over the coming years by helping local businesses become more competitive globally. The policy includes measures aimed at improving market access, logistics, infrastructure and business support for exporters.
The government is also planning to strengthen the connection between MSMEs and global companies. Industry matchmaking programmes and buyer-seller interactions are expected to give smaller businesses more opportunities to find customers and business partners outside India.
Another important feature is the focus on improving the ease of doing business for MSMEs. The state plans to provide more handholding support so that entrepreneurs can access government schemes, approvals and other services without having to deal with complicated processes on their own.
The policy also places emphasis on infrastructure. Plug-and-play clusters for MSMEs and startups are planned across districts, giving entrepreneurs access to ready facilities and business infrastructure. Such clusters can help reduce the initial cost of setting up operations and encourage more businesses to establish themselves outside the major industrial centres.
Export-oriented companies are also expected to receive additional support. Haryana’s broader policy framework includes measures related to export logistics, freight support and development of multimodal logistics hubs. These initiatives are particularly relevant for businesses operating in sectors such as textiles, auto components, pharmaceuticals, electronics and processed foods.
The state government is targeting balanced regional development as well. Instead of concentrating investment only around the National Capital Region, the policy aims to encourage industrial activity in less-developed areas. Additional incentives for these regions could help spread employment and business opportunities across more districts.
For entrepreneurs, easier access to finance and incentives can be an important factor in deciding whether to expand their businesses. The new policy is expected to provide financial and non-financial assistance to eligible MSMEs, including support for investment, technology adoption and export-related activities.
Haryana’s export performance has already improved significantly over the past decade. According to state government data, merchandise exports increased from ₹32,086 crore in 2014-15 to ₹1,61,707 crore in 2024-25. The new policy is intended to build on that growth and make the state a stronger export hub.
The ₹55,000-crore investment target is therefore not just about attracting large companies. A significant objective is to create conditions where existing MSMEs can expand and new entrepreneurs can enter manufacturing and export-oriented businesses.
The government expects the investment push to generate around five lakh jobs, making employment creation another major objective of the policy. If the investment target is achieved, it could support new factories, service businesses, supply-chain companies and ancillary industries across the state.
For Haryana’s MSMEs, the policy could provide new opportunities to scale up operations and participate in global supply chains. The real impact, however, will depend on how quickly incentives are implemented and how easily businesses can access the promised support.
Overall, the Haryana Progressive MSME and Export Promotion Policy 2026 represents a major push to combine investment, employment generation and export growth. With a ₹55,000-crore investment target and an aim to create five lakh jobs, the state is positioning MSMEs as a key driver of its next phase of economic development.
