Haryana Sets One-Trillion-Dollar Contribution Target, CM Unveils Ambitious Economic Vision

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, said that the India-UK CETA is an important agreement that will open new global trade opportunities for Haryana. It will provide better access to the UK market for key sectors of the State such as textiles, footwear, gems and jewellery, and engineering. The agreement will also play an important role in creating new growth opportunities by connecting Haryana’s youth, farmers, MSMEs and startups with global investors and new technologies.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini was addressing the ‘Haryana-UK CETA Trade Bridge: Unlocking Global Opportunities for Haryana’ programme at a university in Gurugram on Monday. The programme was organised in collaboration with the UK High Commission. He welcomed representatives of the British High Commission from the UK, foreign friends, representatives of industry, investors and other partners to Haryana, the land of action.

In his address, the Chief Minister said that India-UK relations are based on a long-standing partnership, democratic values, innovation and strong people-to-people ties. Lakhs of overseas Indians, including thousands of Haryanvi families, have made significant contributions to the development of the UK, while British institutions have also played the role of trusted partners in Haryana’s development journey.

*Haryana Moving Forward with Goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047*

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that under the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, India has emerged as a trusted destination for global investors and is moving rapidly towards the goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047. The year 2047 will mark 100 years of India’s Independence and, at the same time, 100 years of India-UK relations. In line with this national resolve, Haryana has set the historic target of contributing one trillion dollars to the country’s economy.

He said that Haryana will complete 60 glorious years of its formation on November 1. These six decades bear testimony to the hard work of farmers, the toil of workers and the vision of entrepreneurs.

*After Success of 2016, Global Investors Summit to be Held Again in 2027*

The Chief Minister said that at this historic milestone, the ‘Happening Haryana Global Investors Summit-2027’ will be organised from April 5 to 7, 2027. Earlier, the summit held in 2016 had received investment proposals worth Rs. 6.41 lakh crore.

He said that the ‘Happening Haryana 2.0’ international outreach campaign was launched from Mumbai on August 23 and 24. In Mumbai, MoUs worth more than Rs. 66,000 crore were signed with 17 companies. During this period, interactions were also held with more than 200 leading business leaders, entrepreneurs and members of the Haryanvi diaspora.

The Chief Minister said that to promote the Global Investors Summit-2027, roadshows will be organised in seven major cities of the country and nine major global economic centres, including Japan, South Korea, Davos, Germany, the UK, Brazil, Chile and Dubai.

*10 Sector-Specific Policies to Promote Industries of the Future*

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the State Government has recently introduced 10 sector-specific policies to promote industries of the future such as semiconductors, electronics, AI, data centres, medical devices, automobiles, electric vehicles, agribusiness and Global Capability Centres.

The State Government aims to attract fresh investment of Rs. 5 lakh crore and create more than 10 lakh jobs by 2030-31. On the very first day of the launch of these policies, 110 MoUs involving investment of Rs. 1.10 lakh crore were signed, including foreign investment of Rs. 24,350 crore.

*Focus on Boosting MSMEs and Exports*

The Chief Minister said that Haryana has undertaken 60 transformative initiatives for the MSME and export sectors. Since the introduction of the State’s first MSME policy in February 2019, more than 15 lakh MSMEs have been formally registered in Haryana.

The ‘Haryana Progressive MSME and Export Promotion Policy-2026’ has now been introduced. Under the policy, the State has set a target of attracting investment of more than Rs. 55,000 crore, creating over 5 lakh new jobs and doubling Haryana’s exports.

The Chief Minister said that despite accounting for only 2 per cent of the country’s geographical area, Haryana has emerged as one of the most dynamic economies in the country. From manufacturing and the automotive sector to technology, innovation and agriculture, the State has established new benchmarks. Gurugram today ranks among India’s leading business, technology and global services hubs.

He said that this transformation is not a matter of chance, but the result of continuous direct engagement with industry since 2014, the hard work of farmers, the energy of youth and the unwavering confidence of investors.

*Foreign Cooperation Department Playing Key Role under ‘Go Global’ Vision*

The Chief Minister said that keeping in view the rapidly changing world, Artificial Intelligence and the restructuring of global supply chains, Haryana has adopted the forward-looking ‘Go Global’ vision. The India-UK CETA is a milestone in this direction.

He said that the Haryana Government established the Foreign Cooperation Department in 2020 to accelerate global investment and trade and facilitate the smooth implementation of agreements such as the India-UK CETA. He called upon all global partners present at the programme to make maximum use of the department. He said that the department will assist in addressing requirements related to expanding business in Haryana.

*Invitation to Attend International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav*

Describing Haryana as the land of action of Lord Shree Krishna and the sacred land of the Gita, the Chief Minister invited all global partners present at the programme to attend the ‘International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav-2026’. He said that besides trade and investment, it would also provide an opportunity to connect with Haryana’s spiritual and philosophical heritage.

Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, thanked the delegation from the UK, the British High Commission, investors and all representatives attending the programme and expressed confidence that this dialogue would take Haryana-UK relations to new heights and usher in a new era of shared prosperity and inclusive growth.

*Time to Take Haryana-UK Partnership to New Heights; ‘Come to Haryana, Invest in Haryana, Partner with Haryana’- Rao Narbir Singh*

Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister, Rao Narbir Singh, said that the ‘Haryana-UK Trade Bridge’ is an important initiative towards strengthening trade, investment, education and mutual cooperation between Haryana and the United Kingdom. He said that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will open new opportunities for Haryana’s businesses, investors, educational institutions, startups, farmers and youth and give fresh impetus to trade and investment. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, India is moving towards the goal of Viksit Bharat-2047, while Haryana is also actively contributing to economic growth, innovation, investment, sustainable development and employment generation through ‘Haryana Vision-2047’.

He said that Haryana is today a leading State in the country and has immense potential in the field of emerging technologies. The combination of Haryana’s industrial capabilities and the UK’s technological and business expertise can open doors to new opportunities.

Rao Narbir Singh said that the government’s objective is not merely to increase trade, but also to promote investment, develop technology partnerships, create new employment opportunities and provide Haryana’s businesses access to global markets. He said that Haryana’s youth today have the potential not only to seek employment but also to become entrepreneurs, innovators and job creators. He said that the Haryana Government wants the State’s micro, small and medium enterprises and startups to establish their presence in international markets and UK companies to invest in Haryana and develop new solutions in collaboration with the State’s talent.

Calling upon UK industry and investors, he said, “Come to Haryana, Invest in Haryana, Partner with Haryana.” He said that the collective efforts of both sides would build a strong bridge connecting not only Haryana and the UK, but also ideas, investment, innovation and opportunities.

*CETA a Platform to Take Haryana-UK Economic Partnership to New Heights- British Deputy High Commissioner Alba Smeriglio*

Addressing the programme, British Deputy High Commissioner (Chandigarh), Ms Alba Smeriglio, said that Haryana and the UK share strong ties in trade, investment, innovation and education. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) presents an important opportunity to take these relations to new heights. She said that the success of CETA will be measured by the new business partnerships and investments it generates, growth in trade and the employment opportunities it creates.

She said that Haryana’s strengths in manufacturing, agriculture, technology and services and the UK’s expertise in innovation, advanced manufacturing, financial services, education and research complement each other. With major industrial hubs such as Manesar, Faridabad, Gurugram and Panipat, Haryana offers wide-ranging opportunities for international collaboration with the UK.

She said that CETA will provide Haryana’s manufacturing, agriculture, food processing and textile sectors opportunities to expand in the UK market, while opening new avenues for UK companies to invest and forge partnerships in Haryana. She said that the UK Government is committed to working with the Haryana Government, industry, educational institutions and businesses to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, technology, education and skill development.

*CETA Gives Impetus to Export Orders, Investment and Employment Opportunities in Haryana within Two Months- Pawan Choudhary*

Advisor to Chief Minister in Haryana’s Foreign Cooperation Department, Sh. Pawan Choudhary, said that since the India-UK CETA came into effect on July 15, Haryana has, in nearly two months, been moving rapidly towards translating it into actual export orders, investment and new employment opportunities. He said that CETA is an important means for Haryana to connect with global markets and convert the State’s industrial capabilities into new opportunities.

He said that Haryana today is an economy of around USD 154 billion and is growing at a rate of nearly 11 per cent. The State is making a significant contribution to the country’s economic and industrial activities. Haryana has established a strong identity in the fields of automobiles, manufacturing, digital services and Global Capability Centres. Gurugram has a significant presence of Global Capability Centres and BPOs in the country.

Sh. Pawan Choudhary said that Haryana’s exports have increased from around USD 12 billion in 2019-20 to USD 19 billion in 2025-26. The State has 12,271 registered startups, of which more than 11,500 are recognised under DPIIT and Startup India. He said that digital systems, transparency and a better environment for industries have made Haryana a strong destination for investment and business.

He said that through the India-UK CETA, new opportunities will now open in the UK market for Haryana’s industries, exporters, startups and investors. The State Government endeavours to ensure that these opportunities are not confined merely to the agreement, but are translated into actual business, investment and employment.

*CM Visits Exhibition Showcasing Advanced Products and Technologies*

During the programme, Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, along with British Deputy High Commissioner (Chandigarh), Ms. Alba Smeriglio, visited an exhibition organised at the venue with the objective of further accelerating trade and industrial cooperation between Haryana and the UK and exploring new opportunities in the global market. During the visit, the Chief Minister took information about agricultural products from Khandewala, Hansi; equipment displayed by telecom sector company Radio Design; commercial and domestic electric vehicles of Range Rover, Tata and Mahindra; and products and modern technologies displayed by JCB.

*Business Experiences Shared through Success Stories of UK Companies in Haryana*

During the programme, success stories of UK companies and institutions operating successfully in Haryana were also presented. Sh. Raghav Handa of HSBC, Sh. Sunil Khurana of JCB, Sh. Gaurav Chauhan of Radio Design and Sh. Elios Phillips of the University of Southampton shared the business and institutional journeys of their organisations in Haryana, along with the opportunities and experiences they have had in the State.

Sharing their views on Haryana’s industrial environment, available talent and investment potential, they said that wide-ranging opportunities exist for UK companies to do business and expand in Haryana. The experiences of the representatives highlighted the potential to further strengthen trade, industrial and educational cooperation between Haryana and the UK and explore new areas of partnership in the future.

Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India, Sh. Saket Kumar, Pataudi MLA, Smt. Bimla Chaudhary; Commissioner and Secretary, Foreign Cooperation Department, Haryana, Sh. Ashok Meena; Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Ajay Kumar; Vice-Chancellor, Gurugram University, Prof. Sanjay Kaushik; Media Adviser to the Chief Minister, Sh. Rajeev Jaitley and other administrative officers were present on the occasion.