Chandigarh — During a recent trip to Singapore, Haryana’s chief minister Nayab Singh Saini turned the delegation into a road‑show for investment prospects that stretch far beyond the state’s flagship corporate hub, Gurugram.

On the third day of the visit, Saini sat down with senior executives from more than a dozen Singapore‑based companies, inviting them to explore ventures that range from cutting‑edge manufacturing to next‑generation infrastructure.

Emerging Cities on the Radar

The government is deliberately replicating elements of Gurugram’s vibrant tech ecosystem in five other locales – Panchkula, Karnal, Hisar, Sonipat and Rohtak – positioning them as future magnets for technology‑driven firms and multinational players.

Officials contend that these cities offer a potent blend of skilled talent, solid connectivity, competitive costs and rapidly improving civic amenities, creating a compelling proposition for investors.

Priority Sectors Highlighted

Talks in Singapore spotlighted several focus areas: semiconductors, electronics, green‑energy solutions, data‑centre development, advanced manufacturing, warehousing and digital‑infrastructure services.

Saini emphasized Haryana’s strategic placement within the Delhi‑NCR, its mature industrial base and seamless road‑and‑freight links as decisive advantages for companies eyeing the northern Indian market.

The state is also courting Singaporean firms to establish technology centres, global capability units and other operational footprints within Haryana.

Data‑Centre Policy‑2026 Takes Center Stage

Data infrastructure emerged as a key theme. Haryana has unveiled a New Data Centre Policy‑2026 aimed at simplifying land allocation, power supply, ancillary facilities and regulatory clearances for data‑centre projects.

The overarching objective is to craft a friendlier investment climate that accelerates the rollout of large‑scale data facilities.

Logistics and Infrastructure Leverage

By capitalising on its network of expressways, national highways, industrial corridors and freight hubs, Haryana is strengthening its pitch to global investors.

Because the state sits at the crossroads of major manufacturing and consumption zones in North India, officials argue it provides a natural logistical advantage for supply‑chain activities. Singapore’s expertise in logistics and urban planning could spark joint initiatives.

Accelerated Government Backing

Saini assured prospective investors that the Haryana administration would deliver hands‑on support at every project stage, from proposal review to on‑ground execution.

Streamlined approval processes and dedicated administrative assistance are being promoted as hallmarks of the state’s drive to become a more competitive destination for foreign business.

Job Creation at the Core

The investment push is not solely about capital inflow; it also aims to generate quality employment for local youth and stimulate demand for industry‑relevant skills.

Through its outreach in Singapore, Haryana hopes to expand its industrial footprint beyond Gurugram, forging stronger international partnerships that fuel technology adoption, manufacturing growth and infrastructure development across the region.