Haryana

Key Updates

• Haryana’s textile and carpet sector, centred in Panipat, employs 8-10 lakh people and has become the world’s largest hub for textile recycling and the second-largest producer of recycled fibre. Districts such as Gurugram, Faridabad, Hisar and Sonepat have also developed into robust textile centers in the state.
• The GST cut to 5% on textiles, carpets and man-made fibres, along with an increased pricing limit to Rs. 2,500 (US$ 28), makes mid-range clothing cheaper and globally competitive, boosting exports and employment. The handicraft clusters in Rewari and Bhiwani, employing around 10,000 artisans, will gain from the 5% GST rate, enhancing export potential and preserving traditional crafts. The leather and footwear industry in Bahadurgarh and Panchkula, employing over 30,000 workers, especially women, benefits from the GST reduction from 12% to 5%, supporting MSME growth and expanding export markets.
• Haryana’s automobile sector is set to gain from the recent GST rate cuts. The Gurugram-Manesar-Bawal auto belt, home to Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Escorts and Tata Motors, will benefit from the 28% to 18% reduction on vehicles and parts, improving affordability, sales and job creation.
• On June 18, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s Manesar plant in Haryana was inaugurated with India’s largest in-plant automobile multi-modal cargo terminal. The facility features a dedicated 10 km rail link to Patli station, is part of the 121.7 km Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor, and handles up to 4.5 lakh vehicles annually, significantly improving logistics efficiency for the auto hub.
• Agriculture is one of the biggest employment generators in rural Haryana, with strong potential in value addition & exports. Wheat, sugarcane, rice, cotton, oilseed and mustard are key agricultural products of the state. The State exported agricultural products worth Rs. 4,752 crore (US$ 536 million) in FY25.
• In the budget 2025-26:
  • Haryana has allocated 12.9% of its expenditure on education in 2025-26.
  • Haryana has allocated 5.9% of its expenditure on health in 2025-26.
  • Haryana has allocated 4.5% of its expenditure on rural development in 2025-26.
  • Haryana has allocated 2.3% of its expenditure on roads and bridges in 2025-26.
  • Agriculture: Haryana has allocated 5.4% of its expenditure on agriculture in 2025-26.
  • Urban Development: Haryana has allocated 3.8% of its expenditure on urban development in 2025-26.
• In November 2024, the state government approved the detailed project report for the Haryana Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development and is being funded by the World Bank, which aims to combat pollution and promote sustainable growth across the state. The project will be implemented over six years, with Rs. 3,600 crore (US$ 422 million) allocated for its first phase. Of this, nearly Rs 1,100 crore (US$ 129 million) was allocated to the transport sector to strengthen public transportation and curb emissions across the state.
• In March 2025, Automobile manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced that it will invest Rs. 7,410 crore (US$ 864 million) to set up a third manufacturing plant at Kharkhoda in Haryana.
• In March 2025, the Haryana government announced that it has decided to extend the Atma Nirbhar Textile Policy 2022-25 along with its subsequent schemes by one year till December 18, 2026. Additionally, the government has decided to remove the cap on the number of cases under the Capital Investment Subsidy for Textile Units scheme as part of the policy. 
• Krishi Kiosk online service for farmers was launched in June 2019 to provide information about the Government’s current and upcoming schemes and help them file claims under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Yojana.
• Gurgaon has emerged as a preferred destination for the IT industry in north India with more than 400 IT and ITeS companies.
• Given the problems faced by the people following traffic congestion due to railway crossings, the Chief Minister directed the officials to prepare a new action plan to resolve the problem. Under this, Rohtak got the gift of a railway bypass with the completion of the elevated railway line project in the district. After that, the work of the elevated railway line project started in Kurukshetra, which is likely to be completed by the end of this year. Now the state government has also made a project of elevated railway lines in Bahadurgarh and Kaithal.

Haryana is a strategically located, highly industrialised state surrounding the national capital and serving as one of India’s key manufacturing and services hubs. With a projected GSDP of US$ 157.97 billion in 2025-26 and strong long-term growth, the state has emerged as a major centre for automobiles, textiles, IT/ITeS and agri-based industries. Its investor-friendly policies, extensive industrial infrastructure, large SEZ base, robust power capacity and skilled workforce support sustained industrial expansion. Rising FDI inflows, logistics upgrades, clean air and urban infrastructure initiatives, and targeted budgetary support for education, health, agriculture and rural development continue to strengthen Haryana’s competitiveness and position it as a preferred destination for manufacturing, exports and technology-led growth.