Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Punjab Attracts ₹1.50 Lakh Crores in Investments
Punjab has attracted a lot of money, ₹1.50 lakh crores, from investors since 2022.
This has created more than 5 lakh jobs.
Big companies like HPCL Mittal Energy and Infosys have invested in Punjab.
The government is making it easier for businesses to set up by reducing fees and giving faster approvals.
They are also planning a big investors' summit in 2026.
The government has received awards for making business easier and is offering special benefits to companies that invest in Punjab.
Punjab has attracted ₹1.50 lakh crores in investments since 2022, creating over 5 lakh jobs.
Major investments include HPCL Mittal Energy (₹2,600 crores), Vardhman Steels (₹3,000 crores), and Infosys (₹285 crores).
The 6th Progressive Punjab Investors Summit-2026 is planned for March 13-15, 2026, in Mohali.
The government has simplified business processes, including reducing stamp duty and registration fees, and granting industrial approvals within 5 to 45 days.
Punjab has been awarded 'Top Achiever' status under the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP)-2024 by the Government of India.
- Who
- Punjab Government and various investors
- What
- Attraction of ₹1.50 lakh crores in investments and generation of employment opportunities
- When
- Since 2022, with future plans for 2026
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To make Punjab a preferred destination for investors and a leading industrial hub
- Total Investment
- ₹1.50 lakh crores
- Employment Opportunities
- More than 5 lakh
- Major Investments
- HPCL Mittal Energy, Vardhman Steels, Trident Group, IOL Chemicals, Happy Forgings, Veerka Beverages, Fortis Healthcare, Amber Enterprises, Infosys, Toppan Speciality Films
- Investor Summit
- 6th Progressive Punjab Investors Summit-2026 (March 13-15, 2026)
- Business Reforms
- Top Achiever under BRAP-2024
- Stamp Duty
- Single 0.25% stamp duty on total loan amount, capped at ₹5 lakh
- Registration Fee
- Reduced from ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,000 for Equitable Mortgage
- Industrial Approvals
- Granted within 5 to 45 days
- RTB Act 2.0
- Enhanced ease of doing business with consolidated approvals starting from 5 days
- Sectoral Committees
- 24 specialised committees for industry consultation
- Fiscal Incentives
- ₹29,933 crore issued to 1,145 units since March 2022
- OTS Scheme
- 100% waiver of penal interest and 8% simple interest