Haryana Sets Target to Double Exports in Five Years; CM Nayab Singh Saini Calls for Greater Global Market Access for State Products
Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh Inaugurates State-Level FTA Workshop in Gurugram
CM Says Government Committed to Taking Haryana-Made Products to Markets Across the World
Industry Must Play Key Role in Realising Vision of Viksit Bharat-2047 Through Export Growth: Rao Narbir Singh
Over 70% of Suggestions from Industrialists Incorporated into New Industrial and MSME Policies
Workshop Explores Export Opportunities in Major Markets, Including the European Union, UK, Australia and New Zealand
Experts Share Insights on Export Promotion Schemes and Opportunities under Free Trade Agreements
Chandigarh,
With the objective of expanding the global reach of Haryana's products and taking the state's exports to new heights, a state-level workshop was organised in Gurugram on Tuesday. Addressing the workshop through a video message, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini set a target of doubling Haryana's exports over the next five years. Meanwhile, Haryana's Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh inaugurated the ‘Leveraging FTAs – Outreach Programme’ at Hotel Grand Hyatt.
The workshop focused on exploring opportunities available to Haryana's industries, MSMEs and exporters through India's Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), along with strategies for expanding exports and accessing international markets.
The workshop was organised by the Directorate of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of Haryana, in collaboration with the Department of Commerce, Government of India, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO).
Sohna MLA Tejpal Tanwar, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India, Nitin Kumar Yadav; Commissioner and Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Haryana, Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal; Gurugram Divisional Commissioner Ravi Prakash Gupta; Director General, MSME and Industries and Commerce Department, Haryana, Dr. Yash Garg; Director, Department of Commerce, Government of India, Dr. Garima Mittal; and HSIDC Managing Director Vinay Pratap Singh were among those present. Senior officials from the Central and State Governments, trade experts and representatives of various industrial organisations also attended the workshop.
Government Committed to Taking Haryana's Products to Global Markets: CM Nayab Singh Saini
In his video address, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini extended his best wishes to exporters, entrepreneurs and all participants. He said that Haryana had completed 60 glorious years of its formation on November 1. Over these six decades, the hard work of the state's farmers, workers and entrepreneurs had established Haryana as a leading centre of agriculture and industry.
He said the government's next objective was to take Haryana's products to markets across the world. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, India's Free Trade Agreements had opened up new opportunities for accessing the markets of 36 developed countries. The Haryana Government was committed to extending the benefits of these opportunities to the state's industries, MSMEs, farmers and youth.
The Chief Minister informed that Haryana's merchandise exports exceeded USD 20 billion in the financial year 2025-26, placing the state sixth in the country in terms of total exports.
New Export Policy Aims to Double Haryana's Exports in Five Years: CM
The Chief Minister said that Gurugram's automobile and IT sectors, Faridabad's engineering products, Panipat's home textiles, Karnal's basmati rice, Jhajjar's footwear and Ambala's scientific instruments had established Haryana's identity in international markets.
He said the implementation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement had opened new opportunities for Haryana's textile, garment, footwear and other sectors. To fully benefit from these opportunities, exporters must understand international market demand, tariff concessions, rules of origin and quality standards.
He further informed that the Haryana Government had recently notified the Haryana Progressive MSME and Export Promotion Policy-2026, which aims to double the state's exports over the next five years.
The policy includes special provisions to connect small entrepreneurs, first-time exporters, women entrepreneurs and rural producers with global markets while reducing their risks. Similarly, the Make in Haryana Industrial Policy-2026 provides special export-linked incentives for large industries.
The Chief Minister urged industries to integrate MSMEs into their supply chains and give special attention to product quality and technology.
Industry Must Play Key Role in Realising Vision of Viksit Bharat-2047 Through Export Growth: Rao Narbir Singh
Addressing the workshop, Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, India had entered into Free Trade Agreements with several countries, opening new doors for Indian industries and exporters in global markets.
He said the vision of Viksit Bharat-2047 could not be achieved through agriculture alone. Expansion of industries and a substantial increase in exports were equally essential.
He called upon entrepreneurs to manufacture high-quality products and compete effectively in international markets. He also urged experienced exporters to encourage and guide new entrepreneurs so that more industries could become part of the export ecosystem and India could establish a stronger presence in global trade.
Over 70% of Suggestions from Industrialists Incorporated into New Industrial and MSME Policies: Rao
Rao Narbir Singh said the Haryana Government had formulated its new Industrial Policy and MSME and Export Promotion Policy keeping in view the needs and expectations of the industrial sector.
Before finalising these policies, extensive consultations were held with industrialists, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders, and more than 70 per cent of their suggestions were incorporated into the policies.
He said Haryana's policies were more progressive and industry-friendly compared to those of several other states. The government's objective was to ensure that the benefits of these policies and schemes reached the last beneficiary, encourage new exporters and take the state's exports to new heights.
He urged the industrial sector to make maximum use of these initiatives and contribute to the economic progress of both Haryana and the country.
FTAs to Open Doors to Major Developed Markets for Haryana's Exporters: Nitin Kumar Yadav
Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India, Nitin Kumar Yadav said that recent Free Trade Agreements had opened up significant opportunities for Haryana's exporters in major markets such as the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
He said industries must focus on product quality, modern technology, international standards and product diversification to take full advantage of these opportunities.
He also encouraged exporters to actively participate in the technical and sector-specific sessions of the workshop and share their concerns and suggestions so that the Central and State Governments could jointly develop effective solutions to promote exports.
FTAs to Create New Opportunities for Haryana's Exporters: Dr. Amit Agrawal
Dr. Amit K. Agrawal said that Free Trade Agreements would create new opportunities for Haryana's industries and exporters in global markets.
He informed that the workshop organised in Gurugram marked the beginning of a broader initiative. Under this initiative, product-specific and sector-based programmes would be organised in every district of Haryana to understand the requirements and challenges of exporters and help them derive maximum benefits from Free Trade Agreements.
Export Development Plans would also be prepared for each district.
Experts Share Insights on Export Promotion and Opportunities under FTAs
During the technical sessions, ITPO Trade Adviser Dr. Tamanna Chaturvedi spoke about opportunities under FTAs, while DGFT Deputy Director General Kambale Prakash Satyawan shared insights on non-tariff measures. Project Director of the Trade Connect Portal, Girdhari Lal, explained the portal's utility for exporters.
DGFT Joint Director General Anand Mohan Mishra provided information on export procedures and incentive schemes, while Dr. Yash Garg, IAS, highlighted the key features of Haryana's MSME and Export Promotion Policy-2026.