Gurgaon: Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday held a high-level meeting with leading domestic and international industrialists at Haryana Bhawan in Delhi, securing several major investment proposals across key sectors including electronics, consumer durables, defence and emerging technologies.The meeting, organised as part of consultations on the draft Haryana Industrial Policy 2026, aimed to align the policy framework with industry expectations and accelerate investment inflows into the state. Saini said the govt is directly engaging with industry leaders to incorporate their concerns, requirements and sector-specific suggestions into the policy.“Haryana offers a business-friendly environment and the upcoming policy has been designed after studying the best practices adopted by leading industrial states,” he said.In one of the biggest proposals discussed, Continental (Aumovio) MD Prashant Doreswamy announced plans to set up an electronic brake manufacturing unit in Manesar, with a site identified in Dharuhera, involving an initial investment of approximately Rs 1,000 crore. Saini directed officials to fast-track all clearances for the project.Panasonic Life Solutions India is planning a significant expansion of its Jhajjar manufacturing facility. MD Hirokazu Kamoda said annual production capacity will be scaled up from 5 lakh to 20 lakh AC units, with an additional investment of around Rs 200 crore. Saini urged the company to further scale up operations and assured full govt support.Israel Aerospace Industries (Aerospace India) expressed interest in investing Rs 3,000 crore in the defence sector, with Haryana among the shortlisted locations. India chief of staff Kanwar Vijay Singh said the investment will focus on advanced military systems and contribute to the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Make in Haryana’ initiatives.Saini informed industry representatives that the govt is developing 10 new industrial model townships, as announced in the 2025 state budget. Land acquisition is underway for new IMTs in Ambala and Naraingarh, while a dedicated industrial zone for Japanese companies is also being planned. New incentives, including the proposed ‘Sport Booster’ initiative, are under consideration.He also directed officials to revise export subsidy slabs starting at 5% to encourage more companies to enter global markets.Panasonic representatives urged better connectivity between Delhi International Airport and Jhajjar. Saini said approvals have been granted for widening the Wazirpur-Jhajjar road to six lanes and upgrading the Chandu bypass, adding that infrastructure remains a top priority.Commissioner and secretary (Industries) Dr Amit Kumar Agrawal said Haryana is strengthening logistics networks, improving digital governance and creating a transparent administrative framework to attract long-term investment. Saini urged industries to invest more in research, innovation and new technologies to position Haryana as a leading industrial hub.PWD, forest and environment minister Rao Narbir Singh, principal secretary to the CM Arun Kumar Gupta, DG (Industries) Yash Garg and senior officials were present at the meeting.
