Haryana Wins Big: CM Saini Bags Rs 12,000 Crore Investment in Gujarat
CM Nayab Singh Saini's Gujarat visit yields Rs 12,000 crore in investment proposals across defense, energy, and textile sectors.
In a massive push to transform the industrial landscape of his state, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has successfully secured investment proposals worth approximately Rs 12,000 crore during a strategic two-day visit to Gujarat. The visit, which concluded on October 28, 2026, was designed to strengthen industrial ties and invite Gujarat's entrepreneurial powerhouse to invest in Haryana's growing economy.
A Diverse Portfolio of Investments
The Haryana delegation, which included Cabinet Minister Rao Narbir Singh, managed to attract a wide array of industrial interests. The secured proposals are spread across several high-growth sectors, showcasing a diversified approach to economic development:
- Defense Textiles: A whopping Rs 5,000 crore.
- Waste-to-Energy: A projected investment of Rs 4,000 crore.
- Technical Textiles: Rs 2,000 crore.
- Industrial Machinery: Rs 500 crore.
- Solar Energy and Cosmetics: Rs 400 crore.
Strategic Engagements in Surat and Gandhinagar
The Chief Minister's itinerary was packed with high-level interactions aimed at building trust and showcasing opportunities. On October 27, CM Saini spent time in Surat, where he held one-on-one meetings with prominent investors. He also addressed the 'Pravasi Milan Samaroh,' an event that brought together entrepreneurs of Haryana origin living in Gujarat and local industry leaders.
The momentum continued into the second day, October 28, with a dedicated Haryana Investment Roadshow hosted in Gandhinagar. This event served as a platform to engage with key industrialists and pitch the state's readiness for large-scale projects. Additionally, CM Saini held a formal meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to discuss enhancing coordination and mutual collaboration between the two states.
The Vision: Make in Haryana 2026
While discussing the state's economic strategy, CM Saini highlighted the implementation of the 'Make in Haryana Industrial Policy - 2026'. This overarching policy is supported by nine other sector-specific policies designed to make the state a global manufacturing hub.
The Haryana government has set an ambitious target to attract Rs 5 lakh crore in new investments by the 2030-31 period. The ultimate goal of this aggressive investment drive is the creation of over 10 lakh new jobs for the youth and workforce of the state.
Looking Ahead: The Global Summit
To ensure these proposals translate into reality, CM Saini extended a formal invitation to Gujarat-based investors to participate in the 'Happening Haryana Global Summit', which is scheduled to take place in April 2027.
The two states have identified several key areas for potential bilateral cooperation, including:
- Automobile manufacturing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Electronics
- Logistics
- Industrial machinery